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      01-05-2011, 05:13 AM   #1
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FMIC Debating on HPF vs Active autowerke

Which FMIC is better, cost is pretty much the same just wanted others opinons...
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      01-05-2011, 06:25 AM   #2
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mine is better.

Serioiusly search... i would go with HPF if i had to choose between the 2.
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Here is a little info to help make your decision. If you are getting the AA you might as well get the Big Tom FMIC, about the same and its a 1/3 of the price.
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Here is a little info to help make your decision. If you are getting the AA you might as well get the Big Tom FMIC, about the same and its a 1/3 of the price.
What he said. If you're leaning towards the AA, the Big Tom version is nearly identical, but a boat load cheaper and just takes a little ingenuity. Search Big Tom Intercooler and you should find all the info you need.
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You never know if you get one of those Big Toms leaking , I like ETS 7 core that just came out STETT HPF HELIX and ofcourse AMS is one of the greatest , they're all same shit so w.e you like
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Here comes the usual suspects in the thread as expected, telling you to spend $800 on a FMIC....

And of courrse then Big Tom and I come with our opinion...

Search...depends on what you want.
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You never know if you get one of those Big Toms leaking , I like ETS 7 core that just came out STETT HPF HELIX and ofcourse AMS is one of the greatest , they're all same shit so w.e you like
The BigTom IC I got is very well built and tighter than a frog arse. There is absolutely no reason to panic and start worry it will fail more often than any other brand
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The BigTom IC I got is very well built and tighter than a frog arse. There is absolutely no reason to panic and start worry it will fail more often than any other brand
HAHAHA i literally lol'd. Agreed, they are all good, there are only small differences. Im not in the mood to argue anymore.
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Which FMIC is better, cost is pretty much the same just wanted others opinons...
read this http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=426942 maybe u will think more as i did and choosen Big Toms Ic only sad that they are out of stock now
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Its funny that lately there are sooooo many threads about FMIC especially since most people are facing winter months! I guess everyone is gearing up for the summer to come! lol
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Its funny that lately there are sooooo many threads about FMIC especially since most people are facing winter months! I guess everyone is gearing up for the summer to come! lol
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We made 400hp on 92 octane with pump gas and just over 420 torque using all our bolt ons and 6.0" intercooler (v5 Procede AutoTune). The 5" will support the stock turbo and requires no trimming

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We made 400hp on 92 octane with pump gas and just over 420 torque using all our bolt ons and 6.0" intercooler (v5 Procede AutoTune). The 5" will support the stock turbo and requires no trimming

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We made 400hp on 92 octane with pump gas and just over 420 torque using all our bolt ons and 6.0" intercooler (v5 Procede AutoTune). The 5" will support the stock turbo and requires no trimming

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Cool! Can't wait to see the new line of products you're coming out with.

ETS intercooler is great quality an even better price...definitely an option to consider
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I would go big tom.
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Cool! Can't wait to see the new line of products you're coming out with.

ETS intercooler is great quality an even better price...definitely an option to consider
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Here are the mods we have on the car

ETS Downpipes
ETS Charge Pipe w/ TiAL BOV
ETS DCI (2x Huge Filters)
ETS Dual 2.5" Exhaust System
ETS 6.0" Thick Intercooler
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Anyone who says the intercooler does not give you a gain is lying!

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