Seb Posted August 18, 2004 Share Posted August 18, 2004 I can't really afford to do it, but thinking about it is free, so what is the next stage of modding my Soop? I've got the exhaust, air filter, de-cat, FCD, SAFC, boost controller - is it cams next? Cheers guys Seb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted August 18, 2004 Share Posted August 18, 2004 Cams, injectors, single turbo Gaz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted August 18, 2004 Share Posted August 18, 2004 Have you replaced the crumbly UK intercooler yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seb Posted August 18, 2004 Author Share Posted August 18, 2004 I'll be getting an uprated SMIC pretty soon. Are cams worth it? How much do they cost and are there downsides like a lumpy idle etc... Seb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Terry S Posted August 18, 2004 Share Posted August 18, 2004 Cams don't really offer VFM and aren't really necessary until you have a big turbo and raised rev limit. IMHO, go for a set of 650's then save for a single kit. This will offer the best BHP per £ route. Maybe also look at your intercooling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted August 18, 2004 Share Posted August 18, 2004 Originally posted by Seb I'll be getting an uprated SMIC pretty soon. I'd miss that bit out and get a front mount - I have an ARC SMIC on my UK and still get terrible heat soak on hot days, at a recent Elvington day my car was really struggling yet ChrisR with similar mods + FMIC was cool all day long. I don't think the SMIC gets enough flow to take advantage of any increased efficiency over stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seb Posted August 18, 2004 Author Share Posted August 18, 2004 What about everything Chris Wilson said about FMICs not doing much as the air would choose to go around the large frontal area, whereas the SMIC is located in such a place that forces air through it. I'd also lose my active spoiler which I'm rather fond of, though I understand your point. Seb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Terry S Posted August 18, 2004 Share Posted August 18, 2004 Not knocking what Chris said, but I did my own testing an the HKS R type FMIC on my old car was simply awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted August 18, 2004 Share Posted August 18, 2004 To make ANY intercooler work you MUST properly duct it. You have to give the air no choice but to go through it and in the case of FMIC's through the rad behind it too. Also, large apertures are un-required too - you don't need a Bomex or Do-luck nose to make the IC more efficient - it just means the rocks have a higher chance of denting your new purchase. A smaller apature at speed will create a lower pressure area in-front of the FMIC or SMIC (as it will have squeezed through the small aperture and then entered a larger area in front of the IC) and slows the air and makes it easier for it to pass through and it suffers less turbulance. Have a look at the front of the JUN Akira Supra for an example of this. FMIC + Fuel System are deffo your next objectives power wise but you can gain more time with bigger brakes and better suspension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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