Hokay, so...after searching all of the googles and doing several searches here I've decided to just create a new thread. (my first! thread-creating cherry-popping?)
I've just ordered the Cobb AP and I'm rolling around what else I want to do to the car for now. Don't worry...this is not a "what mods are best for 1000whp" post lol...I'm looking for actual data (if it exists somewhere on the interwebs) on FMICs. I see there are a few options for the N54 and everyone has their opinions on which is best based on looks/function/cost/installation and such so I'm trying to get a hold of some data about flow rates and pressure drops across the various, including stock, intercooler options that are available.
In my searching I've seen a couple different logs of air temps before and after installation of an aftermarket FMIC and they all seem to convey the same message: upgraded intercoolers reduce intake air temp. Well, I'd be pretty surprised if a larger heat exchanger didn't...well...exchange more heat. But the temp differences that I can see plotted on these various charts are all dependent on many variable including ambient temps, existing modifications, existing engine temps, and many other things.
I'd be really interested to know the dP and flow rate for the FMICs out there. The 2 I seem to come across in these forums most frequently are the VRSF and the ETS ones...anyone got any info? Doesn't have to be limited to just these 2, these are just the 2 I keep seeing.
I've just ordered the Cobb AP and I'm rolling around what else I want to do to the car for now. Don't worry...this is not a "what mods are best for 1000whp" post lol...I'm looking for actual data (if it exists somewhere on the interwebs) on FMICs. I see there are a few options for the N54 and everyone has their opinions on which is best based on looks/function/cost/installation and such so I'm trying to get a hold of some data about flow rates and pressure drops across the various, including stock, intercooler options that are available.
In my searching I've seen a couple different logs of air temps before and after installation of an aftermarket FMIC and they all seem to convey the same message: upgraded intercoolers reduce intake air temp. Well, I'd be pretty surprised if a larger heat exchanger didn't...well...exchange more heat. But the temp differences that I can see plotted on these various charts are all dependent on many variable including ambient temps, existing modifications, existing engine temps, and many other things.
I'd be really interested to know the dP and flow rate for the FMICs out there. The 2 I seem to come across in these forums most frequently are the VRSF and the ETS ones...anyone got any info? Doesn't have to be limited to just these 2, these are just the 2 I keep seeing.