i did a search and found some answers but not everything i want.. I have a MY06 2.5L wrx with: 3" TBE, Cold air intake, fuel pump and bov.. now i want to get a different intercooler. What should i go for? FMIC or TMIC. I'm planning to run more boost so up to about 17psi, will see how much the little td04 handles and i wont be changing the turbo anytime soon so will a fmic produce heaps of lag for me?

if you are not changing the turbo then a FMIC will be a waste of time and money.

Get yourself a STI TMIC and waterspray.

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i will change the turbo eventually.... end of this year most likely.

Get a FMIC, during the time u running wit a td04 shouldnt be any lag.

TD04 + FMIC = Ghey.

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Should have bought an STI

STi TMIC if you can source one - Average around the $450 mark.

Process West sells a TMIC as well.

They are the 2 most common options.

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Don't forget to get a quality splitter if you decide to go the TMIC choice.

ah yeh the splitter! well are hybrid FMIC good? i can get one for around $800 new thats cheaper then the process west TMIC kit..

Mate with the TD04 i'd personally go for the STi TMIC + Waterspray route...

Keep the response that we've all grown to love, and the police can't see a nice STi TMIC as they drive past can they!!... IMO FMIC's can attract attention from the boys in blue from time to time....

But its totally your choice.... this is just an internet forum remember

yeah i was initially going to get an sti tmic but i cant find one.... went to jws and some other places and no one has one...