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08-14-2011, 09:06 PM | #1 |
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Process West vs stock tmic
car is 09wrx at stage2. when PW was installed and dyno-tuned , result was 20wtq/20whp.
only power mod was PW tmic. anyone with same results?
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08-14-2011, 09:18 PM | #2 |
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08-15-2011, 08:51 AM | #3 |
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This is from a few years ago
I have another thread with in the power forum but here is the gist. If you look at the dyno graph the only difference between the tunes was the PW TMIC, Samco inlet, APS intake. The intake gave me a little at the top end compared to the previous tune and the inlet really didn't do much but, the increase in torque was incredible. The stock 07 wrx intercooler is very small. The 07 STi tmic would have been a small upgrade. The PW unit I believe is the perfect size for the stock turbo and a little larger. I know all dynos are different but, since I was on the same dyno and increase of 65ft/lb is pretty good for the little TD04. Event: Retune for Stage 2 Location: P&L Motorsports Ambient Temp: 75 Elevation: 576ft Chicago IL Weather: Sunny Car: 2007 WRX Wagon Tuner: Jorge @ P&L Motorsports Dyno Info: DYNOJET Peak HP at RPM: 244 Peak Torque at RPM: 320 Baseline hp/tq for a stock on same dyno: Not sure, before retune 237whp/255whtq Target Boost: 16.5 psi Target AFR: ~11.7 Fuel: 93 Octane from BP in Chicago Engine/Power Modifications: Maddad DP SwainTech'd, Maddad MP SwainTech'd, Prodrive Axleback, Prodrive BCS, APS 65mm intake, Samco Turbo Inlet Driveline Modifications: Group N Bushings Suspension Modifications: All group n bushings, koni inserts, wagon pinks, Oswald subframe and bumper beam |
08-15-2011, 01:15 PM | #4 |
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08-15-2011, 01:20 PM | #5 |
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I'm in the same boat wanting to upgrade my '11 WRX TMIC down the road. For the money though I'd give a hard look at the Fast Motorsports FMIC, and I was never a fan of FMIC before. Funny how times change.
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08-15-2011, 01:26 PM | #6 |
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I'm quite happy with the results of my PW TMIC, too. VF39, JH2000 coated EL header, Swain coated up pipe and hot side, AVO inlet, stock intake, clark turner email protune. 9-2x Aero (wrx wagon).
On the same dyno (different day, presumably different conditions) a protuned Stage 2 + intake STI made 254whp. Can't attribute all the difference to the PW tmic, obviously, but it certainly didn't hurt. :-D |
08-16-2011, 12:19 PM | #7 |
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op, you sure the boost was not just upped because the new tmic can handle it?
i can't imagine just the tmic gave you the gains. retuning it with the new tmic is a whole different story. |
08-17-2011, 10:38 AM | #8 |
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The stock 08+ sit tmic flows just as good as the pw tmic
. Tube and fin vs bar + plate. Just some info for some of the budget buyers But of course tmic< fmic < v mount / reversed intake man w/ fmic |
08-17-2011, 11:12 AM | #9 |
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So it sounds like to me that is TMIC (PW) Is more ideal for the WRX guys vs. STi guys? Was considering this TMIC for my 05 STi because of the splitter but on the fence with this one and the Spearco due to it's massive CFM and core size.
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08-17-2011, 11:23 AM | #10 |
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Your logic is highly flawed and has zero to back it up. There are probably less than 100 V mount cars running and data from them is exactly zero.
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08-17-2011, 12:12 PM | #11 |
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I'm in the same boat, it's hard to find any hard data or comparisons of the stock TMIC (with reinforced end tanks) vs the various aftermarket options for the 08+ cars at stage 2. Lots of conflicting opinions, though.
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08-17-2011, 01:43 PM | #12 |
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I like the V-mounts that some of the WRC cars run for it pulls the weight back from the nose of the car.
Would someone f'en make a FMIC that keeps the OEM beam!!!! Someday I will open a true testing facility: dyno, full wind tunnel, temp. control, etc., and put some of this stuff more to rest. |
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its not huge but its better than a tmic and it keeps the bumper beam |
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IMO. Spearco TMIC is the best bang for the buck when it comes to TMICs on the market. If a PnL rotated mount 35R car can pull big numbers and survive in Chicago stop n go traffic with a TMIC and minor heat soak, I am sure a stage 2 WRX will be mighy fine w/ the same intercooler. |
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brush up on your logic or thinking otherwise you'd be just as dumb as them for making assumptions about what others have done with their car. |
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you are correct, i have no proof but i do have logic and a general knowledge of airflow thats significantly better than average.
Well for the WRX guys the PW intercooler may be better it is a thicker core and they get plenty of airflow through their scoop. But the FMIC won't heat soak at from engine heat when at a stoplight and the core is bigger than most other TMICs. I'm sure it gets at least as much airflow as the scoop and we know the engine fans will keep air from becoming stagnant behind the bumper like it does on top of the engine. I'm not going to lie the core of that intercooler its-self is not my favorite and i think i'd probably change it out but the piping etc is pretty impressive to be able to keep stock intak and stock bumper beam as well as foglights etc. You'll also have to forgive me as i drive a legacy and my scoop is significantly tinier than the 08+wrx scoop. but, being a fmic it will be plagued by "rich dip" unless the ecu is converted to speed density. Is that better? |
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08-17-2011, 03:01 PM | #23 |
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Nope. A FMIC can and does heat soak and a TMIC if shielded with $40 turbo wrap it will not. The problem with the TMIC vs. FMIC debate is there is no proof from either court, just people who spout ideas and opinions which mean zero as none of us has access to a windtunnel or wants to do efficiency testing.
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08-18-2011, 09:53 AM | #25 |
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I've been looking at the AVO TMIC for my 2011. With no plans on going past a STG II and tune it seems like a good choice. Having owned multiple boosted VW's and having swapped out crappy SMIC's in them. I know how important an upgraded intercooler is not only keeping things safe but heat soak in the summertime.
Largest factor for me besides cost is ease of installation on a TMIC versus a FMIC. |
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