The Rig

iTrader: (13)

I already have fitted a 2004 straight TMIC to my 95 wrx, but as im in the process of about to get it mapped, is it worth fitting a FMIC to get the best gains from the map ? im not going for big power and i know the TMIC is good for upto 400bhp etc, BUT, is a FMIC more efficient etc or is it not worth fitting, im only looking at upto 300 with my remap but not wanting to do it for big bhp, just is a FMIC the better route, dont want to get it mapped, then fit a FMIC and have it mapped again

cheers for any info........

ATWRX

iTrader: (10)

You'll get more lag with a FMIC due to the distance the air has to travel to get to your intake. If you're only looking for 300bhp, stick with the TMIC.

alcazar

iTrader: (2)

The amount of lag introduced by a decent FMIC setup, and MAPPED COMPETENTLY, is virtually nil.

You can do even better by getting a set of ported headers and one of Harvey's trick up-pipes, now available from AS Performance.

If you are staying at 300bhp, I wouldn't bother with an FMIC, but be aware, as I wasn't, that heatsoak can be a problem with even a decent topmount......

Tidgy

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killbill

iTrader: (3)

ran a fmic on my v3 sti mapped on apexi FC and there was little lag from the vf22
made 340bhp

The Rig

iTrader: (13)

cheers guys, still seems a mixed responce tho, but i guess if spending £200 or so on the FMIC if it isnt really needed is a bit silly, i thought if i fitted one before i got it all mapped i would save money in the long run by not having to map it again when i do fit one, but if there are not any real benefits except the heat soak, i guess i shall stick with the bigger TMIC i already have.

cheers

Shaks-STI

iTrader: (7)

i would speak to the mapper and takes his opinion onboard.

alcazar

iTrader: (2)

So would I.

tubbytommy

iTrader: (20)

as said above, you will get no lag if you have your car mapped for the fmic, not sure you really need one though.