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Old 07-17-2009, 04:58 PM   #4157
SuperDuper
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2004 AW STi 2.1L S3

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Originally Posted by wrxsti.l View Post
I run an SSAC FMIC on my EJ207 with a GT3076R CHRA bolt-on and it does the job for me. I'm not sure why you want to change out the core as it doesn't cause too much pressure drop across the core (which it doesn't, unless you see less than 1psi as a problem) and it keeps the charge air cool (which it does).

This kit is great value and has been used on a number of 400+whp cars now, and apart from a few fitment issues on various models (which are easy enough to fix) and the need to use the SSAC intercooler mount/support bar or cut your bumper beam, all is good.

If you want to increase cooling efficency, buy a $25 hobbs switch to activate a water spray that sprays the core whenever you pass a specific boost threshold

Unless you are going to spend top dollar on a custom FMIC kit with a high flowing bar and plate core that is highly efficent, then I wouldn't bother as the performance benefits of going to another cheap core will be marginal at best.

Leslie.
Im not really concerned with the pressure drop on the SSAC fmic, i'm mostly concerned with the cooling ability of it, have you taken a look inside? The fin density compared to other units, for example the TurboXS unit, is half. So if your running one and making 420whp its posible you could be at 435 or more with a better unit.

I guess I could get an intercooler sprayer as a band-aid to make up for cooling efficiency, but thats not what I want.
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