3 i/c VS 2 i/c VS 1 i/c
3 i/c VS 2 i/c VS 1 i/c
Ok, I need backup on this. My friend has a Audi TT with the dual side mount intercoolers. He wants to install a 3rd FMIC onto the car. IMO this will do nothing more than put more restriction on the intake system, and cause a significant pressure drop. It may cool the air more, but without the pressure, an increase in power will not be realized. Now, I need more people that know how the turbo systems work to back me up so that he will not waste his money on a FMIC without replacing the 2 smal SMIC's.
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Stock V6 with insane potential
1987 Toyota Pickup
SR5 Xtracab Turbo
--The slow wait until the green light, while the FAST already left when the red went out--
--Sex should be like driving a Honda....slow, obscene, and loud enough for the neighbors to hear--
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- ryanlindenberg
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Re: 3 i/c VS 2 i/c VS 1 i/c
he should just install 1 GOOD front mount and get rid of the stock ones in my opinion.
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Re: 3 i/c VS 2 i/c VS 1 i/c
quoted for agreement.. Adding another to the stream would hurt more. Most oem Ic's are not to efficent it owuld produce more power to just replace em.Originally posted by ryanlindenberg:
he should just install 1 GOOD front mount and get rid of the stock ones in my opinion.
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Re: 3 i/c VS 2 i/c VS 1 i/c
completely correct. any gain made with cooler air may be offset by the extra restriction. tell him about the saab viggen fmic its not bad for under a bar of boost.
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Re: 3 i/c VS 2 i/c VS 1 i/c
If he is after cooling the air that much you could do SEVERAL options better than that! You are are right on the money with your data. Here are some options:
-APEXi front mount is my favorite due to the delta fin design on the front w/ extended cooling fins on the back.
-Liquid to air IC
-NX n-tercooler chiller or DEI Cryo2 IC sprayer. You can also make your own with the windshield washer system spraying a mix of alcohol and water.
-Methanol Injection
-Nitrous
-Ceramic Coatings
I could go on and on!![Freak :freak:](./images/smilies/freak.gif)
-APEXi front mount is my favorite due to the delta fin design on the front w/ extended cooling fins on the back.
-Liquid to air IC
-NX n-tercooler chiller or DEI Cryo2 IC sprayer. You can also make your own with the windshield washer system spraying a mix of alcohol and water.
-Methanol Injection
-Nitrous
-Ceramic Coatings
I could go on and on!
![Freak :freak:](./images/smilies/freak.gif)
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B6T, APEXi Silvia IC, HKS SSQV, Magnacore KV85 Wires, NGK V-Power, Haltech E6K, Accel 300+ Digital Ign w/ coil, Accel 375+ controller, JWMmotorsports turbo manifold & exhaust, custom Garret GT-R series turbo, MAZDASPEED mounts, SRD Bushings, Pacesetter Short Shift, entire Pro LX drive train w/ custom ACT clutch (I'm the first to succeed this on B6T), Weapon-R, and lots more stuff!