which one is better the ion fmic or the new high boost ??

[Swerny]

I think the biggest differences here are, and i'm sure iON will correct me if I am wrong, is that the iON CAI is s/s and uses an AFE filter, whereas the Injen is aluminum and uses an Injen filter.

 

[iON Performance]

spike blue - The biggest differences are in materials (ours is stainless steel piping, 4 ply silicone hoses, ss t-bolt clamps) vs. Injen's which is (aluminum, rubber hoses and screw type clamps). We use an AFE filter which has a larger surface area then the Injen, so per given rpm it will ingest more air; thus allowing more air to be compressed by the compressor in the turbo.

In regards to gains, according to an idependant source, ours made more power then the Injen set-up.

In terms of materials, SS insulates better then aluminum (thus less heat can be transferred by convection/conduction). 4ply silicone hoses are designed to be extremely duriable under heat and pressure. Rubber will deteriorate overtime under heat and pressure.

 

[spike blue]

spike blue - The biggest differences are in materials (ours is stainless steel piping, 4 ply silicone hoses, ss t-bolt clamps) vs. Injen's which is (aluminum, rubber hoses and screw type clamps). We use an AFE filter which has a larger surface area then the Injen, so per given rpm it will ingest more air; thus allowing more air to be compressed by the compressor in the turbo.

In regards to gains, according to an idependant source, ours made more power then the Injen set-up.

In terms of materials, SS insulates better then aluminum (thus less heat can be transferred by convection/conduction). 4ply silicone hoses are designed to be extremely duriable under heat and pressure. Rubber will deteriorate overtime under heat and pressure.

i will like to get one cai so what i need to do??? oh by the way how much i need to deposit for the fmic??? thanks for the info i apreciate ion

 

[spike blue]

ion i will like to order one cai so please pm me and i'll pay you and i might give some money for deposit for the fmic. thanks - javier

 

[iON Performance]

spike blue - check your PM's. Better to email us directly -> sales@ionperformance.com

 

[muohio]

The Hiboost vs iON FMIC isn't really a price battle anymore since they are less than $90 different. I would like to get one of them, but I'm very uncertain about cutting myself. The performance difference for my personal use probably doesn't vary much.(confused)

 

[I'm Allen]

I made my choice...check out the sig.

Allen-

 

[jurgs01]

I made my choice...check out the sig.

Allen-

Smart people pay for the best! Post pics when everything is installed.

 

[Wiggles422]

Smart people pay for the best! Post pics when everything is installed.

[sarcasm] So are you calling everyone that doesn't buy Ion's FMIC stupid? [/sarcasm]

Ion's FMIC isn't the best for everyone. To some people the cutting isn't worth the (I'm totally guessing) 3-5hp. Personally I don't think we'll know whose is best until they all have dyno sheets... just my .02 cents.

 

[jurgs01]

[sarcasm] So are you calling everyone that doesn't buy Ion's FMIC stupid? [/sarcasm]

Ion's FMIC isn't the best for everyone. To some people the cutting isn't worth the (I'm totally guessing) 3-5hp. Personally I don't think we'll know whose is best until they all have dyno sheets... just my .02 cents.

No, I wasn't just talking about the FMIC (exhaust too). I think both FMICs have their upsides and downsides. Ion's is made of better material and has a larger core (and a dyno sheet to prove results), Hiboost requires no cutting and has free shipping. It's all about what you want out of a FMIC. You shouldn't listen to me anyway. I am waiting for the turbohoses SMIC to come out because that is the best option for me. I am getting the ION turbo-back exhaust when I have the cash to do so.

 

[DiscreetSpeed]

[sarcasm] So are you calling everyone that doesn't buy Ion's FMIC stupid? [/sarcasm]

Ion's FMIC isn't the best for everyone. To some people the cutting isn't worth the (I'm totally guessing) 3-5hp. Personally I don't think we'll know whose is best until they all have dyno sheets... just my .02 cents.

lol this is hilarious..how alot of people are fearing the cutting part? making it sound like the car is going to be hacked up to hell(loser)
you will probably never see the area you cut after the bumper is on.
JUST MY 2 CENTS YOU WHINNIN BITCHES(upyours)

 

[kicker22705]

what tools are recommended to cut these specific areas? anything special, or special skills required? Will cutting these points affect our warrenties (if we don't lose it from the fmic).

i like everything the ion fmic has to offer but i just don't wanna end up spending another couple hundred dollars because i realize its too complicated to install b/c of the cutting or b/c i lack the tools.

 

[DiscreetSpeed]

what tools are recommended to cut these specific areas? anything special, or special skills required? Will cutting these points affect our warrenties (if we don't lose it from the fmic).

i like everything the ion fmic has to offer but i just don't wanna end up spending another couple hundred dollars because i realize its too complicated to install b/c of the cutting or b/c i lack the tools.

easy install man...just alot of peices..you dont have to be a ASE mechanic..just basic knowledge..just as long as you know how to operate a rachet .
as for the cutting...i used a cut-off..i think a member was charged like 120 bucks for a shop to do it..i took me like 5-6 hours..and that includes sitting on my ass just staring at the intercooler...breaks and all.(headbang)

as for the warranty..i would you say kicked it to the curb the moment you thought of the fmic haha as i did...my .02

 

[kicker22705]

sounds simple enough for me to do.

i figured i'd lose my warrenty, someone on this thread mentioned how his dealer said he wouldn't as long as the ic doens't hit the radiator or something.

whatever, if its the price i have to pay, then so be it.

thanx for the advice.

 

[spike blue]

That is not true. The stock SMIC is very restrictive and the core we use is very, very efficient. You can see from side to side if you were to look thru the core. Also the wrinkles on the plastic charge pipes from the MSP make too much turbulence as opossed to the smooth steel pipes. In fact, with our FMIC the boost comes earlier and stronger.

boost can you post dyno sheets and tell us how much hp increase with your fmic kit and photos please. Does the mild steel pipes good ??? thanks for the info