21-01-2014, 03:48 PM
On a standard engine a FMIC doesn't really add alot of power, maybe 1 or 2 bhp.
On a stage 1 car it'll add up to about 10bhp (yes really) and will usually mean that it blows clean all the time rather than smoking under certain conditions, it also makes it more efficient and can add a couple of MPG
The downsides are more lag (porportional to the entire volume of the FMIC set up) and more weight as well but this extra weight could be traded off by fitting a slimline fan which is lighter than standard and also removing the air con which is 10-15kg iirc and would completely cancel out the difference.
On a stage 1 car it'll add up to about 10bhp (yes really) and will usually mean that it blows clean all the time rather than smoking under certain conditions, it also makes it more efficient and can add a couple of MPG
The downsides are more lag (porportional to the entire volume of the FMIC set up) and more weight as well but this extra weight could be traded off by fitting a slimline fan which is lighter than standard and also removing the air con which is 10-15kg iirc and would completely cancel out the difference.