FMIC: APS vs HKS vs Apexi
#1
Having made the decision to spend on an FMIC I wondered what opinions were on these 3 products (for a classic):
APS R series
HKS
Apexi GT
I cant find huge amounts of info about these (i.e comparison tests etc) so if anyone has experience or knows where to point me for info, then any opinions are welcome.
Thanks
Ben
APS R series
HKS
Apexi GT
I cant find huge amounts of info about these (i.e comparison tests etc) so if anyone has experience or knows where to point me for info, then any opinions are welcome.
Thanks
Ben
#5
Ben, as I mentioned in the PM, I'd go HKS or Blitz, they both have a good sized core with cast end cans and a hard pipe kit. Try Grasshopper ask for Jonny or Latz and tell them I pointed you in that direction
From Memory the Apexi has a slightly smaller core than these 2 and doesn't look so nice through the grill.
Personally, and this has been mentioned a few time I don't like the silcon hoses of the APS unit from a chaffing point of view. The core is nice though.
From Memory the Apexi has a slightly smaller core than these 2 and doesn't look so nice through the grill.
Personally, and this has been mentioned a few time I don't like the silcon hoses of the APS unit from a chaffing point of view. The core is nice though.
#6
do not know about the others but I was impressed how strong the fins on the aps fmic are when I looked at john banks.
I have also found that wallace performance are doing them for under £900 which is the cheapest I have found.
I have also found that wallace performance are doing them for under £900 which is the cheapest I have found.
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#8
interesting that I learned today that any mesh placed in front of the grill should be considered as being capable of reducing core exposure size by the area the mesh would occupy if you compressed it down to gapless mesh. If that makes sense.
in essence, just cos it lets holes air through the holes, it is still reducing the frontal size by its metal surface area!
quote surprised by that!
in essence, just cos it lets holes air through the holes, it is still reducing the frontal size by its metal surface area!
quote surprised by that!
#13
Ecu Specialist
If you fit the APS carefully and correctly then it won't chafe ... had a problem with my back pipe from turbo chafing at the starter motor ... repositioned and its sorted. HKS is good as well, or Hyperflow.
#14
interesting that I learned today that any mesh placed in front of the grill should be considered as being capable of reducing core exposure size by the area the mesh would occupy if you compressed it down to gapless mesh. If that makes sense.
I too would like to find out more about the Apexi item as it claims to have a "delta fin" structure which aids cooling (inc surface area?) - have any tests been done for these cores (like the induction filtration test)?
#16
what about this one:
Or some pipe work like this instead of just the silicon pipe..!
from http://www.uniqueautosports.com/pric...t%20Subaru.htm
Dan
[Edited by dhorwich - 11/26/2002 9:02:18 PM]
Or some pipe work like this instead of just the silicon pipe..!
from http://www.uniqueautosports.com/pric...t%20Subaru.htm
Dan
[Edited by dhorwich - 11/26/2002 9:02:18 PM]
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Had the Hyperflow for a year now with no fitment or running problems that the APS seems to throw up.
Would buy the same again if circumstances dictated.
Alan
Would buy the same again if circumstances dictated.
Alan
#19
I have an active dislike of complete intercooler pipework in Silcon hose...but maybe that's just me...give me a hard pipe kit every time...the only placed where it could get hot on my set up I've put a heat reflective sleeve around, as these pics show:
Pics care of Steve Breen http://www.iwoc.co.uk
Anyway I have a new routing plan that I quite fancy trying, my only concearn is weather the HKS core is directional, anyone know? I want to change the flow direction
Pics care of Steve Breen http://www.iwoc.co.uk
Anyway I have a new routing plan that I quite fancy trying, my only concearn is weather the HKS core is directional, anyone know? I want to change the flow direction
#25
I just have a standard turbo for now - will an FMIC increase turbo lag or is it not affected?
Also, there have been different opinions on metal or silicon pipework - does the metal get hotter therefore increasing the temp of the air on its way in?
Ben
Also, there have been different opinions on metal or silicon pipework - does the metal get hotter therefore increasing the temp of the air on its way in?
Ben
#26
Im currently getting an APexi GT spec fmic. Its not a huge intercooler BUT the core design is superb and the pressure drops are meant to be minimal.
When comparing intercoolers there isnt THAT much between them anyway.
Cheers
Gez
When comparing intercoolers there isnt THAT much between them anyway.
Cheers
Gez