Suggestions on Intercooler

[Maxxpwr]

Suggestions on Intercooler, BOV!

Okay so Im finally getting my tax return which means, Intercooler, hardpipes, BOV. time to kill that turkey, I have been thinking the hiboost kit because i am fond of front mounts, and it seems like the same price as buying the side mount and hardpipes. but im still very unsure of what i want to do, anyone have an suggestions which route to take? is the extra work involved in the front mount not worth it since it seems the side mount gives more power under 10psi, which is what i have Highboost set to and not plan on raising. I'd like to do this under 900 so any suggestions on what you've done, liked, didnt like, would be extremely helpful.
-also any suggestions about using the bpv/bov duel setup, or maf relocation would be appreciated too.

 

[akeem1003]

If you are not planning on running any higher than 10psi on the stock turbo, then the Side-mount set up would be best for you. The Front-mount is only recommended for high hp(big turbo) set ups.

 

[Maxxpwr]

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[Mutmatt]

SMIC or FMIC are both great ways to go. I myself loved my HiBoost FMIC, but am also fond of the ease of install that the SMIC offers. If you were looking to get a HiBoost kit and end up getting that i can do the install for you . Drop me a pm or email and we can talk further.

 

[Maxxpwr]

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[Knox Joe]

I went from a Turbohoses SMIC to a HiBoost FMIC and I love it!

Big difference. Power everytime you give it gas. It's a little more laggy than the SMIC, very little, but it still has very good throttle response.

 

[volcombro16]

I made my own fmic for about $450 pulls hard and no presure drop. I can send u pics of my set up if you want. I work for a parts wholesaler so i got pretty good deals i could possibly get u something like that. Im using a blitz core with yonaka end tanks, apexi twin chamber bov

 

[MSPHXC]

Not to thread jack or anything. But ive been reading alot about the dual setup and i myself am aslo getting a fmic. Im still somewhat confused on the dual setup. Also confused on how im going to control the boost.

 

[Swerny]

not being a dick, but do a search.

There are countless SMIC vs FMIC debate threads, you situation isn't different from any of those already here.

 

[Wbriggs19061]

not being a dick, but do a search.

There are countless SMIC vs FMIC debate threads, you situation isn't different from any of those already here.

second that ive answered countless number of questions about the dual setup on this forum...

 

[MSPHXC]

I have researched it. Am still confused, but i guess you guys are too good to answer my questions then.

 

[nvmsp]

suggestions of intercooler get one. HiBoost in great I can tell you from experience. Intercooler brings the speed to life. open vent BOV as well.

 

[lisevolution]

Intercooler brings the speed to life. open vent BOV as well.

I agree with the first part disagree with the second... open vent I feel actually slows the MSP down. Instead of the air being recirculated and helping spool, the turbo has to start over from 0... creates a slight lag in spool time.

 

[nvmsp]

I agree with the first part disagree with the second... open vent I feel actually slows the MSP down. Instead of the air being recirculated and helping spool, the turbo has to start over from 0... creates a slight lag in spool time.

Well from experienced I've only raced cars with open vent BOV's. Including
sr20det, 05srt4, sti , 35o'z, rx7, so open vent works for me.

Plenty of speeds are running open vent and beating these same cars also.

I've tried recirculating too, it feels slower to me unlike open venting.

 

[BlazinYellow]

Well from experienced I've only raced cars with open vent BOV's. Including
sr20det, 05srt4, sti , 35o'z, rx7, so open vent works for me.

Plenty of speeds are running open vent and beating these same cars also.

I've tried recirculating too, it feels slower to me unlike open venting.

The problem with running a venting BOV is that the ecu has already metered that air thats came through so when you vent it off into the atmosphere the motor is gonna be putting in the the "proper" amount of fuel for that amount of air that was metered. Which would cause a rich condition. SO a recirculating BOV would be best unless you relocated the MAF or some other setup where you have accounted for this and ajusted the a/f ratio.

 

[Maxxpwr]

The problem with running a venting BOV is that the ecu has already metered that air thats came through so when you vent it off into the atmosphere the motor is gonna be putting in the the "proper" amount of fuel for that amount of air that was metered. Which would cause a rich condition. SO a recirculating BOV would be best unless you relocated the MAF or some other setup where you have accounted for this and ajusted the a/f ratio.

im planing on running duel setup i think, but there is a small twenty dollar recirculation piece that i could buy for the hks or greddy

 

[orng1]

If your going to go through the trouble of getting a FMIC and piping set up take a little extra time to relocate. I went that way when I rerouted the pipes on my IC and love it, I'm venting and have even popped off a few couplers and was able to still drive to where I was going and fix it there. If I had been with the MAF in the stock location I would just be broken down on the side of the road as I have been a few times already.

 

[Mutmatt]

If your going to go through the trouble of getting a FMIC and piping set up take a little extra time to relocate. I went that way when I rerouted the pipes on my IC and love it, I'm venting and have even popped off a few couplers and was able to still drive to where I was going and fix it there. If I had been with the MAF in the stock location I would just be broken down on the side of the road as I have been a few times already.

but how does the fact that you were pulling in unfiltered air into your car feel? that is really my problem with the point of the relocation argument... you should stop and fix problems if they occur.

 

[orng1]

Yeah but before relocating if I were to pop a hose off the car wuld stumble and stall out. Now with the relocated MAF it just runs without boost. It's a whole lot better to be able to drive instead of being a hazard on the road.

 

[Mutmatt]

running without a filter is more of a hazard to your car... that is just my opinion, and i think we can leave it at that and not have to get into an argument but i can see your point and why. Pro's and Con's are always something to look at for every mod done to a car!