Process west on 2011 wrx

Isshinryu28 · 02-11-2013, 02:55 PM

Just quick question hear that process west tmic isn't as effective because 2011 wrx based on legacy style system and be better off with a fmic?
Thank for any info

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NoGraffix · 02-11-2013, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Isshinryu28

Just quick question hear that process west tmic isn't as effective because 2011 wrx based on legacy style system and be better off with a fmic?
Thank for any info

It'd perfectly effective. The 08+ wrx has the legacy style turbo flange, and that has nothing to do with how effective the intercooler will be. If you don't plan on upgrading your turbo then you have absolutely no reason to be considering an fmic.

Mr Wrex · 02-11-2013, 03:37 PM

FMIC = turbo lag, TMIC = heatsoak (unless you wrap the turbo and whatnot). I have the Process West unit and love it. Definitely better than the stock TMIC with the plastic ends and restrictive flow.

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nhat · 02-11-2013, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Wrex

FMIC = turbo lag,

No, not really. The difference in spool is minimal, but throttle response is different.

BraveSTi · 02-11-2013, 06:36 PM

And so the debate continues..

On topic PW TMIC is good.

Mr645 · 02-12-2013, 08:56 AM

Even with the stock turbo, an aftermarket top mount will eliminate the concern about the stock IC plastic tanks leaking with higher then stock boost pressures

NoGraffix · 02-12-2013, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by nhat

No, not really. The difference in spool is minimal, but throttle response is different.

This is the truth.

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Originally Posted by Mr Wrex

FMIC = turbo lag

This is a sad misconception. The difference in spool time in my personal experience has been < 200rpm, which is basically not noticable, but as nhat said the throttle response feels a bit different. My first post just states that the need for an FMIC with a stock turbo is just not there. A quality TMIC will work much better in that application, especially if you have a heat shield and the turbo has some ehat wrap.

Mr Wrex · 02-12-2013, 09:47 AM

I've always thought turbo lag referred to the difference in spool as well as throttle response. There's many other cons to FMICs and I agree with you 100% that using one on a stock turbo would be silly, especially since some TMICs are good until the 400hp+ range.

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Isshinryu28 Scooby Newbie Member#: 336091 Join Date: Oct 2012	Process west on 2011 wrx Just quick question hear that process west tmic isn't as effective because 2011 wrx based on legacy style system and be better off with a fmic? Thank for any info * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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02-11-2013, 03:37 PM	#3
Mr Wrex Scooby Specialist Member#: 332887 Join Date: Sep 2012 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Vehicle: 2012 WRX stage 2+ DGM (sedan)	FMIC = turbo lag, TMIC = heatsoak (unless you wrap the turbo and whatnot). I have the Process West unit and love it. Definitely better than the stock TMIC with the plastic ends and restrictive flow. P.S. fill in your profile

02-11-2013, 06:36 PM	#5
BraveSTi Scooby Specialist Member#: 262030 Join Date: Oct 2010 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Upinyourgirl.	And so the debate continues.. On topic PW TMIC is good.

02-12-2013, 08:56 AM	#6
Mr645 Scooby Newbie Member#: 320769 Join Date: May 2012 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Boca Raton, Florida Vehicle: 2012 WRX 5 door Blue	Even with the stock turbo, an aftermarket top mount will eliminate the concern about the stock IC plastic tanks leaking with higher then stock boost pressures

02-12-2013, 09:47 AM	#8
Mr Wrex Scooby Specialist Member#: 332887 Join Date: Sep 2012 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Vehicle: 2012 WRX stage 2+ DGM (sedan)	I've always thought turbo lag referred to the difference in spool as well as throttle response. There's many other cons to FMICs and I agree with you 100% that using one on a stock turbo would be silly, especially since some TMICs are good until the 400hp+ range.