03-21-2022, 09:34 PM | #1 |
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ARM FMIC intercooler + MHD stage 1
This weekend I got around to installing the ARM FMIC intercooler as well as an MHD stage 1 tune. Intercooler install was pretty straightforward, just cutting one small piece of plastic and then using the stock mounting points. While an upgraded intercooler is not required for MHD stage 1, it made sense to me to do it, better cooling cannot hurt.
ARM claims their intercooler is 94% more efficient, we'll see how it works long term. I'll probably install a VSRF downpipe at some point, but that will be a bit more of a PITA. In the meantime a nice little kick in the seat of the pants. |
03-22-2022, 07:20 AM | #2 |
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Impressive gains if they are real!
(FYI I am not trying to take away from anything by saying they aren't) Definitely glad to see another intercooler goes into place so easily. Thanks for the info and pictures. Congrats! |
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03-22-2022, 08:56 AM | #3 |
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I actually agree with you, that gauge is an interpolation, who knows what the actual number is (without dynoing the car). But it's definitely quicker.
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03-25-2022, 05:11 PM | #4 |
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Got the same intercooler and FTP pipes. Running BM3 stage 1 and feels much better. The install was challenging but fit nicely in the stock front holes.
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Like Klean335 , I too have this Fmic and Ftp charge pipe / boost pipe
I am presently running MHD Stg 2 Flex Fuel Map (you can specify oem dp or aftermarket dp) |
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03-31-2022, 02:50 PM | #6 |
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Please post a review of stage 1 once you've gotten some seat time!
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I believe op used a dremel you can always contact ARM support and they actually can provide pictures on the location. best of luck! |
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I just noticed in the photo of your sport gauges it shows 400HP. Is that a coding change as mine only shows up to 320 hp. My fake dyno needs updating haha.
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