I like to do everything with my car...normally it only comes out on the weekends to go make some runs with my friends but it sees the track to...local drag and drift, so i really want something that can keep my temps down no matter what

 

Unfortunately, there isn't a "one application fits all". You will make a compromise. Its just not possible to have a car which can do everything great. What makes a car a great drift car, doesn't necessarily make it a good AutoX car or a good drag car.



If you never road race (i.e. take it to a local real race track, not track as some people refer to drag strips), then a FMIC will be just fine.

 

I understand this...my debate is on whether or not the Greddy is a better performing FMIC

 

You can't compare a FMIC to a SMIC. That's been discussed a million times.



Are you asking if the Greddy FMIC is better than other FMIC's? Then we have a discussion.

 

what about the hks v mount intercooler which mounts the intercooler and radiator in a v style shape.... sorry for thread jacking..... also my setup is going toward more top end speed..

 

Honestly this is the first time I've ever heard anything negative about the PFS IC. It's not meant for 500+ HP but for it's application it's great. 14 psi on stock twins is exactly the enviroment that this IC was designed for . Just look at your intake temps.

 

The Greddy is a good unit. However, it does require more installation effort than some of the other FMIC's (i.e. cutting and such). Since it is one of the larger IC's available, it also blocks a lot of direct air into the engine bay area. Some people have gotten around this by creating some ducting under the FMIC to bring fresh air into the radiator sitting behind it. FMIC's like Blitz and Apexi don't block the entire opening. While this means they probably don't offer the same charge cooling capability as the Greddy, the trade off is that you can achieve lower coolant temps with capturing the airflow around those FMIC's.



Once again, its about trade-offs and what your car will be primary used for. As already mentioned the PFS SMIC provides good charge temps for the stock twins at 14 PSI. Would the Greddy FMIC do better? Probably, but you'll most likely incur a little higher coolant temps as the trade-off.

 

Dude unless your swapping to a bigger turbo I would save the $900 and the time to install. You should keep what you already have. The difference is so minimal your not going to notice it from the drivers seat. I don't know that the fact that you don't think the PFS IC looks all that great is worth the cash.

 

Just keep the PFS IC and intake that you have. Its a great combo. I just got rid of that Greddy kit. I had too many issues trying to keep the car cool even on the street.

 

alright thanks a lot guys...i will just save the money when i swap out my turbos i guess....appreciate all the help