FMIC adding HP

[nissan~240sx]

so me and my buddy were arguing today about whether or not adding a FMIC to your turbo setup actually increases HP. my guess would be yess because it cools the air more efficiently. he seems to adimantly believe that any intercooler setup keeps the same hp. im just lookin for other peoples opinions, what do u guys think?

[shift_SRDETuser]

so me and my buddy were arguing today about whether or not adding a FMIC to your turbo setup actually increases HP. my guess would be yess because it cools the air more efficiently. he seems to adimantly believe that any intercooler setup keeps the same hp. im just lookin for other peoples opinions, what do u guys think?

A good FMIC adds around 10-15 whp to our cars or most turbo cars. Cooler air is more dense and more dense air or cooler air will be more efficient than hot air especially in turbo cars where intake and exhaust temps are so high

[the converted]

The better fmic's also flow air better across them so there is less pressure loss.

[S14toRPS13]

An fmic is less prone to heatsoaking, allowing you to increase boost for added hp also.

[Kalypso]

three great answers

[nissan~240sx]

agreed, thanks guys! i assumed that the intercooler would COOL the air. more COLD air means more power. i'll relay this info to him...thanks a bunch!

[aznrib]

Yes it will add more hp if you are heat soaking but a fmic can cause more lag if it is outside the efficiency range of the turbo.

[Justin35ll]

Prob been answered already, but adding a fmic will not increase horsepower. Only increase efficiency so it won't heak soak as easily and cause a loss in power

[CMG]

Prob been answered already, but adding a fmic will not increase horsepower. Only increase efficiency so it won't heak soak as easily and cause a loss in power

Rectifying a loss in power is a gain in power.

[playero_loko]

^^^^ i will co-sign that

[PyR0NiAk]

Rectifying a loss in power is a gain in power.

agreed...

[tercel drifter]

colder air= higher desity=unbelivable hp that'll knock ur socks off

[BMAR240SX]

Hmm great answers

Still makes me want to get a smic, so it can be discreet

[positron1]

Discreet FTW!

[shift_SRDETuser]

Di

Discreet FTW!

Discreet FTL!

[jr_ss]

If you want discreet, spray it black...

Freeing up HP is hardly adding it... It's already there, you're just making better use of it through an FMIC, rather than a heatsoak prone SMIC...

[the converted]

Freeing up HP is hardly adding it... It's already there, you're just making better use of it through an FMIC, rather than a heatsoak prone SMIC...

So we all have 1200hp engines that Nissan has restricted? That's pretty much what is being said. I think it is pretty much arguing semantics at this point. If it will make more power on a dyno, then in my mind you are adding power and a front mount will do that.

[jr_ss]

So we all have 1200hp engines that Nissan has restricted? That's pretty much what is being said. I think it is pretty much arguing semantics at this point. If it will make more power on a dyno, then in my mind you are adding power and a front mount will do that.

Don't be facetious, you know what I meant... And I agree it is all semantics, but for the hell of it, getting rid of the mech fan technically frees up hp it doesn't give you hp, same basic principle.

[CMG]

Hmm great answers

Still makes me want to get a smic, so it can be discreet

I have an ARC SMIC for sale