Any point of DCI without a tune?

Surquhar · 02-08-2012, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by marv85

sorry for

I see you have ets 7" FMIC. I recently bought the 5" version haven't installed it yet. is the trimming required to install the 7" a hassle?

I had a shop install it, so for me it wasnt a hassle

But like many people have said the 5" ETS IC is awesome. Tons of people are running high boost/meth 450whp without issue.

I went for the 7" inch because I had already paid for the Rob Beck turbos. So if your future mod plans are upgraded turbos - go the 7"!!

Honestly, if I were to put my stock IC back in you wouldnt even notice we trimmed to fit the 7". Its not that much.

marv85 · 02-08-2012, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Surquhar

I had a shop install it, so for me it wasnt a hassle

But like many people have said the 5" ETS IC is awesome. Tons of people are running high boost/meth 450whp without issue.

I went for the 7" inch because I had already paid for the Rob Beck turbos. So if your future mod plans are upgraded turbos - go the 7"!!

Honestly, if I were to put my stock IC back in you wouldnt even notice we trimmed to fit the 7". Its not that much.

Yeah, i've already asked themyst about it, he's pushing big numbers too. we'll see, thanks for the info?

how much is car pushing with those RBs?

Surquhar · 02-08-2012, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by marv85

Yeah, i've already asked themyst about it, he's pushing big numbers too. we'll see, thanks for the info?

how much is car pushing with those RBs?

I havent been on a dyno. Im not sure I ever will. All I know is they are a great mod. They drive like stock, they spool up loud and and my car pulls hard! If you are on the fence I recommend you do it.

Akopley · 02-08-2012, 10:37 PM

is a FMIC really necessary if you're running meth?

marv85 · 02-08-2012, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Surquhar

I havent been on a dyno. Im not sure I ever will. All I know is they are a great mod. They drive like stock, they spool up loud and and my car pulls hard! If you are on the fence I recommend you do it.

soon my friend

marv85 · 02-08-2012, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Akopley

is a FMIC really necessary if you're running meth?

Depends. it's nice to have an FMIC which does its job all the time. passive cooling

but there is more to think about...

Out of curiosity, how much boost are you running? With meth with no FMIC, you'd have to revert back to lower maps when you're not running wiht meth enabled..

Surquhar · 02-08-2012, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by marv85

soon my friend

You wont regret it!!

marv85 · 02-08-2012, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Surquhar

You wont regret it!!

I'm sure I won't. I'm trying to hold off for a while. Need to finish some due maintenance (brakes and rotors, clutch soon, oil filter housing, intake valve cleaning).
But dude reading the posts by people with RBs doesn't help LOL makes me want to place an order now

so Anything to report since you started running with RBs? increased oil consumption? or anything of the sort?

Surquhar · 02-08-2012, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by marv85

I'm sure I won't. I'm trying to hold off for a while. Need to finish some due maintenance (brakes and rotors, clutch soon, oil filter housing, intake valve cleaning).
But dude reading the posts by people with RBs doesn't help LOL makes me want to place an order now

so Anything to report since you started running with RBs? increased oil consumption? or anything of the sort?

Man, for me none. Whats crazy is even HWY gas mileage has improved. My experience has been great. You have to understand that I bought mine six months ago. But, the line was huge and there a ton of people that run RB's that dont post on these forums. If you have any questions at all I suggest you get in touch with rob@rbturbo.com He is a great vendor. He will answer any questions you have and even if its the right upgrade for you. -- Which I know it is! Call Rob!!!!

marv85 · 02-08-2012, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Surquhar

Man, for me none. Whats crazy is even HWY gas mileage has improved. My experience has been great. You have to understand that I bought mine six months ago. But, the line was huge and there a ton of people that run RB's that dont post on these forums. If you have any questions at all I suggest you get in touch with rob@rbturbo.com He is a great vendor. He will answer any questions you have and even if its the right upgrade for you. -- Which I know it is! Call Rob!!!!

You're not helping!!

I'm glad you've had no issues with them and I'm sure we can say the same about others running RBs. I've heard wait time is around 3 weeks nowadays which is not bad at all! it's definitely on my list of upgrades

Mike@N54Tuning.com · 02-09-2012, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Longboarder

Thanks. But all Terry did was let the thing idle in the driveway for 8 minutes between tests to attempt to heat up the engine bay. Driving around for an hour on a hot day would likely increase the engine bay temps significantly.Maybe the end result would have been the same, I dunno, but this experiment doesn't account for a real world scenario (i.e. actually driving the car).

Sitting in the driveway the inlet temps heated up from 86 degrees to 132 degrees using the OEM airbox! DCI was identical. The reason is the turbo manifold and turbo assembly is a lot hotter than air coming off the radiator and is the main contributor to heat soak.

Mike

eamon · 02-09-2012, 07:07 PM

If I have a aFe DCI with heat shield and no tune will that be bad? is it going to decrease longetivity with the higher temps being sucked in? I didnt know it made such a difference. How much is a lightly used set worth? I may put them up for sale aha. Any offers?

a7med606 · 02-09-2012, 07:18 PM

i think there is power gains with the injen dci
its written on there intake TUNED so it does not require a tune

Beemw335 · 02-09-2012, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by a7med606

i think there is power gains with the injen dci
its written on there intake TUNED so it does not require a tune

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Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 02-09-2012, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by eamon

If I have a aFe DCI with heat shield and no tune will that be bad? is it going to decrease longetivity with the higher temps being sucked in? I didnt know it made such a difference. How much is a lightly used set worth? I may put them up for sale aha. Any offers?

It wont necessarily hurt the car. You just might find more power on a stock intake with say a high flow filter though.

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Originally Posted by Akopley

is a FMIC really necessary if you're running meth?

Short answer is Yes.

EDM92 · 02-09-2012, 07:54 PM

I'd just get a K&N Air Filter and call it a day. In my opinion, sucking in hot air through those cones isn't a great idea.

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