FIPK w/ AUT Plate vs Stock Set-up with K&N filter
#11
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THANK YOU VERY MUCH for this test.
This is actually what I've felt from my driving with this set-up. More power during spirited driving(cooler temps) and more bog at stop lights(heat soak).
This is actually what I've felt from my driving with this set-up. More power during spirited driving(cooler temps) and more bog at stop lights(heat soak).
#12
NICE WORK
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I have a Scangauge II which I've used to monitor and compare IAT temps since I installed my FIPK + AUT plate. I love how fast the combo cools the IAT down when the car starts moving, but the increased heat bog from a standstill is a bit dissapointing. Still, its a reasonable tradeoff I suppose. Nice to see someone with the same results.
#14
With the stock intake, there really is nothing giving it a direct cold air source, thus your results on IATs look consistent assuming you are the one with the FIPK and he has the stock box. Who has what wasn't mentioned...
But, what you REALLY should have done was swapped the AUT plate from your car to his, and find out how much of the result was from that, and not the FIPK itself...I'd bet the AUT plate with stock box performs similarly.
But, what you REALLY should have done was swapped the AUT plate from your car to his, and find out how much of the result was from that, and not the FIPK itself...I'd bet the AUT plate with stock box performs similarly.
#15
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Just remember that by blocking off the radiator using the cooling plate you are not letting cool air hit the coil packs. They perform best when cold and will die if not cooler properly.
#16
Originally Posted by scareyourpassenger,Oct 27 2010, 09:45 AM
Just remember that by blocking off the radiator using the cooling plate you are not letting cool air hit the coil packs. They perform best when cold and will die if not cooler properly.
@ Scareyourpassenger - what coil packs are you talking about? Also, the cooling plate doesn't block the radiator at all, it replaces the stock shroud to allow more air through the grille to get to the intake.
#17
Originally Posted by scareyourpassenger,Oct 27 2010, 12:45 PM
Just remember that by blocking off the radiator using the cooling plate you are not letting cool air hit the coil packs. They perform best when cold and will die if not cooler properly.
#18
Originally Posted by scareyourpassenger,Oct 27 2010, 09:45 AM
Just remember that by blocking off the radiator using the cooling plate you are not letting cool air hit the coil packs. They perform best when cold and will die if not cooler properly.
Personally, I am concerned with this heat and the coil packs as heat does help shorten the life of any coil pack (look at VW's). Thus I normally have that plate removed, especially on track days...not for performance, but to hopefully improve the life of the coil packs. However, I'm not concerned with a cooling plate not providing them fresh air.
#19
Honestly, I've been on the boards for awhile and I don't remember hardly any coil pack failures on stock cars. Only on high hp boosted cars that it was thought the OEM coilpack was not adequate.
#20
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Originally Posted by scareyourpassenger,Oct 27 2010, 09:45 AM
Just remember that by blocking off the radiator using the cooling plate you are not letting cool air hit the coil packs. They perform best when cold and will die if not cooler properly.
Here's a pic from local member Ddonovan.