Anyone notice a difference with the FMIC vs DSMIC? Also>>
06-15-2005, 10:45 AM
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TyrolSport has a SMIC for the VW and they are testing it on a TT...>>
If it as they say, and for under $800, it will be a great value. My name is on the list.
BTW - Sal is gonna test the dual version on his 225 soon.
BTW - Sal is gonna test the dual version on his 225 soon.
06-15-2005, 11:13 AM
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On my 225, i have not noticed significant gains>>>
in engine temp since my FMIC went in. I monitor it closely as my gauge cluster temp gauge is shot. So i am always using the actual temp coming from the HVAC diag. Car runs between 97-105 cel, depending on load. Pulling a hill in 6th gear, boosting, it will climb.
Now, i have seen 108 on high speed runs, in a full throttle position, AC on in 90+ deg heat, but as soon as i back off, she cools to 100 deg cel....
To help with a little venting of heat, i removed the rear rubber seal at the back of the hood...this gave me 3 deg cel back, while in motion...
Let's face it...turbo's run hot...and venting air from the engine bay, is as important as getting cool air to the intake...
Audi did a pretty good job with the cooling system on this car....
As for the DSMIC vs FMIC...surface area is key as vein direction....personally i vote for a proven solution, not vaporware.
Check schwings fotki..he has pre-post intake numbers for both, as well as a stage 3 with no FMIC comparision.<ul><li><a href="http://public.fotki.com/ttschwing/intercooler_cooling/">http://public.fotki.com/ttschwing/intercooler_cooling/</a</li></ul>
Now, i have seen 108 on high speed runs, in a full throttle position, AC on in 90+ deg heat, but as soon as i back off, she cools to 100 deg cel....
To help with a little venting of heat, i removed the rear rubber seal at the back of the hood...this gave me 3 deg cel back, while in motion...
Let's face it...turbo's run hot...and venting air from the engine bay, is as important as getting cool air to the intake...
Audi did a pretty good job with the cooling system on this car....
As for the DSMIC vs FMIC...surface area is key as vein direction....personally i vote for a proven solution, not vaporware.
Check schwings fotki..he has pre-post intake numbers for both, as well as a stage 3 with no FMIC comparision.<ul><li><a href="http://public.fotki.com/ttschwing/intercooler_cooling/">http://public.fotki.com/ttschwing/intercooler_cooling/</a</li></ul>
06-15-2005, 11:43 AM
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so with all that it sounds like>>>>>
the advantage of a $1200 FMIC on a 225hp with boost turned up is minimal (in terms of temp decrease)
now here is a more practical question:
does anyone out here got a chipped/BM-ed 225hp with a FMIC that can hold 1.70bar (25psi) at high revv/ speed (over 5k rpm) on a hot day with 91RON pump gas??? ALL THE TIME???
now here is a more practical question:
does anyone out here got a chipped/BM-ed 225hp with a FMIC that can hold 1.70bar (25psi) at high revv/ speed (over 5k rpm) on a hot day with 91RON pump gas??? ALL THE TIME???
06-15-2005, 11:56 AM
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I have this installed in my car (mine is the prototype)
It is a noticeable improvement.
I haven't done any dyno testing, but my car is consistent on hard stoplight runs whereas before performance dropped off seriously after 2 or 3.
I haven't done any dyno testing, but my car is consistent on hard stoplight runs whereas before performance dropped off seriously after 2 or 3.