Top mount/front mount intercooler? Which is best

Planning to buy a top mount or front mount. Can't decide which one tho any suggestion? I'm at stage 2 in lgt

FMIC is better but more money and work to install.

 

Most of us go with a tmic.

 

Grimspeed is making a new one for us, see the thread in the Turbo Powertrain forum.

Stick with tmic

I have zero regrets going fmic. Would do it again every time.

Bullet proof it. I got a Perrin tmic and didn't notice one difference. At stage 2 on a vf40 a bp'd tmic is all you need

Depends what your goals are. If you plan on a light stage 3 (16G or vf52) you can stick with a tmic. Pretty much anything around 350whp is fine with a tmic. If you are looking to do dumb things and build a monster, FMIC all the way. Just make sure to use good t-bolt clamps.

Planning to buy a top mount or front mount. Can't decide which one tho any suggestion? I'm at stage 2 in lgt

 

AVO TMIC is good to about 400hp. Beyond that you're going to want FMIC.

FMIC is better

I love it when you spew at the mouth. How do you figure?

 

Or do meth.

Depends what your goals are. If you plan on a light stage 3 (16G or vf52) you can stick with a tmic. Pretty much anything around 350whp is fine with a tmic. If you are looking to do dumb things and build a monster, FMIC all the way. Just make sure to use good t-bolt clamps.

 

Everyone please just calm down...

 

 

 

 

...and click the link in my signature

 

Or do meth.

These are valid answers within this thread. Essentially OP - provide more information. Pros/cons to either and really depends on current and future plans for power.

Bullet proof it. I got a Perrin tmic and didn't notice one difference. At stage 2 on a vf40 a bp'd tmic is all you need

 

 

I typically see about 10-15 hp gains with a Perrin/AVO style TMIC.

I am speaking purely on my butt dyno. I should put a disclaimer in my sig that I am a huge moron and in no way a expert.

My FMIC gets swag and HP on my PZEV

I am speaking purely on my butt dyno. I should put a disclaimer in my sig that I am a huge moron and in no way a expert.

 

except you have no sig, because not a donator to the site

 

has this place not saved you at least $30.00 yet

 

 

BP the TMIC before it fails

^ probably hundreds

fmic, gives you more options for the next mod itch you will have after a few months.

I'll agree with what everyone else is saying, but add that you can get a racer x FMIC for around $650, so why not?

Most fmic you also need an after market intake. Fmic are usually better at cooling and less heat soak but not a fan of the look on this car, gets more attention, more expensive and more work.

Tmic keeps it looking oem, no added lag at all and very easy install.

except you have no sig, because not a donator to the site

 

has this place not saved you at least $30.00 yet

You sir have the WORST signature. And for that I hate you

If you don't have a big pump (heheh...he said pump), then go with a TMIC. Personally, at least based on the physics of the distance versus the tubing diameter, I think that having to push the air that far tends to lose a bit of boost pressure just in the distance from the turbo to the intake, even with no boost leaks. You are also pushing the air down and across and then up and around a lot of curves. The quickest trip from point A to point B is the straightest line. Only actually one curve on the TMIC-into the throttle body.

 

I have ridden in a couple of cars that have FMIC with a smallish turbo and they seemed to lag more for spool than the same types of mods with TMIC. If you're going big on the turbo, then you're also going big on the fuel system and ignition and then I think that the FMIC would be the best bet for more complete intake charge cooling.

I have a cnt fmic. Takes some work and adjusting to fit with the front bumper. With an 18g I don't experience lag after getting tuned, but also don't think it gives any gains over tmic, unless you're in stop and go traffic.