I tried looking through google and what not but Im just met with sell ads and people trying to get you to buy their intercoolers. Im looking at getting the "stage 3" tune from apr, but the FMICs look the best. I just want to know if me getting a good one would be okay for the tune. Im not looking to push it for track. It is a daily that I will take across texas from time to time. Sooooooooooo west texas is where i will be putting it to use. Thank you for any advice.
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FMIC worth it?
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Diggs24
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Why not APRs cooler? It’s good.
Andrewbens
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I’m Happy with my ecs fmic
A7xogg
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X2 on the ECS intercooler. Significant difference in very hot and humid virginia summer. Currently on a custom protune
Hoon
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I've yet to see an FMIC that flows as well as APRs stock location unit.
You have more volume and surface area with a direct fit... and with an EFR7163 you're going to move a lot of air. IMO the whole FMIC look is very civic/srt 4, but that's personal preference.
You have more volume and surface area with a direct fit... and with an EFR7163 you're going to move a lot of air. IMO the whole FMIC look is very civic/srt 4, but that's personal preference.
jimlloyd40
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APR still has stage 3?
billbadass
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the apr intercooler in the stock location is best.
that being said I had neuspeed is38 FMIC and made 460whp through it with a very very mild hybrid turbo so if you're doing the install work yourself the fmic is way easier to install
that being said I had neuspeed is38 FMIC and made 460whp through it with a very very mild hybrid turbo so if you're doing the install work yourself the fmic is way easier to install
GTI Jake
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ANY aftermarket intercooler upgrade is significant and 100% “worth it”.
Your purchase should be based on budget (including installation) and what kind of quality/Fitment you’ll be happy with.
There’s tons of 450+ whp cars out there with basically every intercooler imaginable (including FMIC). I think people are hung up on the OP’s APR Stage 3 statement, which likely was meant to be is38 (the APR Stage 3 EFR kit has long since been discontinued quietly).
Your purchase should be based on budget (including installation) and what kind of quality/Fitment you’ll be happy with.
There’s tons of 450+ whp cars out there with basically every intercooler imaginable (including FMIC). I think people are hung up on the OP’s APR Stage 3 statement, which likely was meant to be is38 (the APR Stage 3 EFR kit has long since been discontinued quietly).
shovelhd
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Unless he is looking at the APR Stage 3 kit in the classifieds.
GTI Jake
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Either way, a good FMIC is up to the task.
StorableComa
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If you're dead set on a FMIC there are a few models out there. From what i've read, even the ebay FMIC out performs the stock IC.
I've seen these one talked about a lot:
Ebay FMIC or Twintercooler setup
ARM FMIC
ECS FMIC
Baun FMIC
There are some other options, good chart here:
http://mygolfmk7.com/mk7-gti-r-intercooler-comparison/
I've seen these one talked about a lot:
Ebay FMIC or Twintercooler setup
ARM FMIC
ECS FMIC
Baun FMIC
There are some other options, good chart here:
http://mygolfmk7.com/mk7-gti-r-intercooler-comparison/