FMIC on a '02 WRX

[TurboScubi]

hey i am doing a 06-07 front end conversion on my 02 wrx and the bumper that i have for the conversion is cut out for a FMIC. Now i was thinking of switching to FMIC but i keep hearing that it causes a considerable amount of turbo lag but is this true?

[Anub1s]

Why would you keep hearing it if it weren't true?

[EJ257]

You choose your intercooler based on need. On smaller turbos, where response is key, a FMIC is counterproductive. For a FMIC to be worthwhile, you have a built motor, headwork, cams, and a turbo that flows in upper RPMs. If you don't have $10K+ invested in power mods alone, I'd stick with a TMIC.

[TurboScubi]

alright thank you EJ257. you were helpful. thats what i asked for.