viable SMIC option?

[mosnet99]

Has anybody tried this? http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Side-Mount-IN...4AAOSwB4NWwF0v

I already heard the CXracing one is crap, is it the cores inside & size that determines the efficiency?

[Kevin C]

Has anybody tried this? http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Side-Mount-IN...4AAOSwB4NWwF0v

I already heard the CXracing one is crap, is it the cores inside & size that determines the efficiency?

It is 40% more better air flow then stock

Cant argue with facts likes its "more better".

[MurkyRivers_A4]

Also good for 400HP. There's no better than more better than this one

[mosnet99]

Anyone else have some built up trolling they need to get out?

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[MurkyRivers_A4]

Why not just buy an eBay FMIC??

Then, if you want 400 HP, you can upgrade the core to a treadstone unit for 200 bucks.

http://www.treadstoneperformance.com...ercooler+480HP

[mosnet99]

Why not just buy an eBay FMIC??

Then, if you want 400 HP, you can upgrade the core to a treadstone unit for 200 bucks.

http://www.treadstoneperformance.com...ercooler+480HP

Well I went in the SMIC direction because I don't plan on investing the time & $$ needed to get to 400hp for quite a while. A modest 220hp would be fine. I planned doing the DV, injectors, hfc, and maybe exhaust with a 1+ tune and stick with that for a year. I wanted an easy simple, no trimming needed install for my IC. I'm mad Boost Factory & TyrolSport pretty much stopped making their SMIC (anytime you price your SMIC at $800, you've pretty much stopped making it IMO)

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[MurkyRivers_A4]

Well I had an ebay FMIC on my last A4 and my current one also has an eBay FMIC (EMUSA). Perfectly fine, and a big improvement over the stock SMIC, for a stage 1+. If you decide to upgrade to a bigger turbo and are aiming for that 400 HP range, your eBay piping is perfectly fine and you just upgrade the core.

I couldnt imagine a better plan that is cost efficient. Also, there is no trimming or modifying needed to install a FMIC.

[mosnet99]

Well I had an ebay FMIC on my last A4 and my current one also has an eBay FMIC (EMUSA). Perfectly fine, and a big improvement over the stock SMIC, for a stage 1+. If you decide to upgrade to a bigger turbo and are aiming for that 400 HP range, your eBay piping is perfectly fine and you just upgrade the core.

I couldnt imagine a better plan that is cost efficient. Also, there is no trimming or modifying needed to install a FMIC.

Hmm that's good info. I have an USP a4. The lower grille inserts would fit back in no problem?

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[MurkyRivers_A4]

Yup, mine fit fine. Although mine is a non USP with a USP valance. I dont have the center grill because it costs too damn much but you can see there is plenty of clearance.

[MoparFreak69]

I'm worried about their international delevery services. Are they up to par?

[MurkyRivers_A4]

Who are you referring to?

[NaiveTurtle]

Yup, mine fit fine. Although mine is a non USP with a USP valance. I dont have the center grill because it costs too damn much but you can see there is plenty of clearance.

Shut up Mike!

[MurkyRivers_A4]

Shut up Mike!

Ouch! Thats it, I quit the internet!!!!

[MurkyRivers_A4]

OG comes in and slays!!!

[jesse500]

Yup, mine fit fine. Although mine is a non USP with a USP valance. I dont have the center grill because it costs too damn much but you can see there is plenty of clearance.

What one did you buy, to fit that well?

[MurkyRivers_A4]

The one on my car now is an EMUSA unit. From ebay.

[old guy]

OG comes in and slays!!!

LOL!! You caught me in a Ninja post ;-) So I will repost what I had previously posted. I deleted it after posting because i didn't want to get in a discussion of FMIC/SMIC.

This thread is pointless because the ebay SMIC won't work on an A4. The intake/outtake ports are positioned incorrectly for an A4.

incorrect ports:


Correct ports:


Cheers!

[mosnet99]

LOL!! You caught me in a Ninja post ;-) So I will repost what I had previously posted. I deleted it after posting because i didn't want to get in a discussion of FMIC/SMIC.

This thread is pointless because the ebay SMIC won't work on an A4. The intake/outtake ports are positioned incorrectly for an A4.

incorrect ports:


Correct ports:


Cheers!

OG to the rescue as usual

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[kneel]

LOL!! You caught me in a Ninja post ;-) So I will repost what I had previously posted. I deleted it after posting because i didn't want to get in a discussion of FMIC/SMIC.

This thread is pointless because the ebay SMIC won't work on an A4. The intake/outtake ports are positioned incorrectly for an A4.

incorrect ports:




Correct ports:


Cheers!

Owning the NOOBS since day one!

old guy: how's the SMIC working for you? Still considering the Apikol for wife's avant since I have stolen it as of late. Been my daily. Need turbo first cause its got that awesome drill sound

[old guy]

Owning the NOOBS since day one!

old guy: how's the SMIC working for you? Still considering the Apikol for wife's avant since I have stolen it as of late. Been my daily. Need turbo first cause its got that awesome drill sound

I'm perfectly happy with my SMIC. Here's some discussion from a thread I posted about a year ago and a log taken shortly afterward on a 90°+ day. Clicky click®

[kneel]

I've been looking around again on here. good to see the F21 and the SMIC is working out for you!

[old guy]

I've been looking around again on here. good to see the F21 and the SMIC is working out for you!

It's been quite entertaining! Dave@Motoza has tweaked it a little more since then and now I'm typically seeing a maximum MAF of 226→228 g\s. I'm just leaving everything alone now and enjoying it as a perky daily driver.

[kneel]

It's been quite entertaining! Dave@Motoza has tweaked it a little more since then and now I'm typically seeing a maximum MAF of 226→228 g\s. I'm just leaving everything alone now and enjoying it as a perky daily driver.

that's how its supposed to be! I haven't touched my car (still parked for over a yr now) but enjoying the white avant with the few mods I have done. only issue is the turbo has 185k on it and its making a good noise and some puffs after long idles. I have looked into FT to GTRS to a custom Elim setup. Unsure of what to go towards, but all mods will require a larger SMIC. I doubt the wife will actually benefit from a FMIC.

[AudiRob]

Im using Apikol SMIC and GTRS setup. Motoza dialed in the tune. Been happy with the setup.

[a4darkness]

And it's a really nice setup. Hi Rob!

[dwilson1251]

Just took off my Apikol SMIC, PM me if interested. Only been on the car a year, maybe 5k mi. Also, selling my F21 turbo (no manifold). Upgrading everything to support a GTX2863

[mosnet99]

Just took off my Apikol SMIC, PM me if interested. Only been on the car a year, maybe 5k mi. Also, selling my F21 turbo (no manifold). Upgrading everything to support a GTX2863

PM sent!

[AudiRob]

Hey Noti!!! How goes it? Long time!

And it's a really nice setup. Hi Rob!