Efficiency of the OBX FMIC?
Efficiency of the OBX FMIC? That question came up while talking to a friend of mine... vs other FMICs how does it rate? I know it works well, from what we've all seen, and I know the old saying goes.. "Ya get what ya pay for".
Either way Im still getting one but was curious about this.... cause it seems the next in line FMICs are at least double, if not tripple, the price of the OBX. Is there ANY advantage to the more expensive ones?
Either way Im still getting one but was curious about this.... cause it seems the next in line FMICs are at least double, if not tripple, the price of the OBX. Is there ANY advantage to the more expensive ones?
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Keep in mind that the retail price of the OBX is actually $599. Cost was $275-$300. Someone got the bright idea to sell them on eBay instead of to dealers only and that's wherre the price precident came from. 
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One of the many things bad about the OBX stuff is they paint there cores. I've seen and built many FMIC and OBX is the worst stuff out there. To hide there blemishes, they paint there cores silver. If anyone looks at there cores closely, you can see what I'm saying. Maybe they changed there ways recently, but I doubt it. My IC source bought 20 or so OBX IC and now can't sell them because of how crappy they are. I think he also mentioned poor performance but I can't confirm that, he just threw me a bunch of numbers that went in one ear and out the other He pulled an OBX off the the shelf and showed me the paint. Now I know why OBX is so cheap, hehe
He pulled an OBX off the the shelf and showed me the paint. Now I know why OBX is so cheap, hehe Trending Topics
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Paint or not the OBX FMIC dropped my IATs from low 200s to low low 100s on the same PSI with only a 10deg diff. in ambient temp.
Cruising IATs went from 120deg to only 10-15deg or so above ambient. IE in 78deg weatrher my IATs were 120deg. In 65deg weather my IATs were 80deg, sitting still idling.
Cruising IATs went from 120deg to only 10-15deg or so above ambient. IE in 78deg weatrher my IATs were 120deg. In 65deg weather my IATs were 80deg, sitting still idling.
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Verdad Gallardo ^ I personally witnessed the results in F8Ls OBX FMIC.. was there to lend a hand when it was installed. The results are REAL with the OBX.. plain and simple it works well. It is honestly a true bargain for what results you get.
LT1-7... I understand your position, especially since youre trying to promote a more expensive alternative to the OBX FMIC, very nice one at that, I did see the pics... not a slam but just an observation.
LT1-7... I understand your position, especially since youre trying to promote a more expensive alternative to the OBX FMIC, very nice one at that, I did see the pics... not a slam but just an observation.
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Of course the OBX is great compared to nothing. That's not saying much. Dynoing OBX vs. Spearco shows just what a joke OBX is. In back to back dynos, nothing else changed we've gained 10% power across the board going to a big bar+plate spearco.
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Originally Posted by Z1500
Of course the OBX is great compared to nothing. That's not saying much. Dynoing OBX vs. Spearco shows just what a joke OBX is. In back to back dynos, nothing else changed we've gained 10% power across the board going to a big bar+plate spearco.
Don't know if there are any real back to back testing on the OBX cores but if there isn't, we'd be happy to test one of those out next time we're on the dyno.
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Originally Posted by Avengeance
LT1-7... I understand your position, especially since youre trying to promote a more expensive alternative to the OBX FMIC, very nice one at that, I did see the pics... not a slam but just an observation.
So if anyone wants OBX stuff, we'll sell them (probably cheaper than you'll ever find). But this is a product we'll never stand behind
From the results, it looks like it cools really well.... I am just wondering about the pressure drop across it for 600rwhp+ set-ups.... I think the redline car is using the same intercooler and it made good power.
Originally Posted by LT1-7
Exactly, any intercooler is going to do its job. How efficient it does it is another story. Just compare the fins on an OBX core to a griffin, spearco, apexi, bell. You can just see how much more efficient the higher dollar cores are. Hell, just the fact that OBX is made in China should be a big giveaway.
Don't know if there are any real back to back testing on the OBX cores but if there isn't, we'd be happy to test one of those out next time we're on the dyno.
Don't know if there are any real back to back testing on the OBX cores but if there isn't, we'd be happy to test one of those out next time we're on the dyno.
or you could send me a free sample and i will compare it heads up to my griffin
Originally Posted by Z1500
Of course the OBX is great compared to nothing. That's not saying much. Dynoing OBX vs. Spearco shows just what a joke OBX is. In back to back dynos, nothing else changed we've gained 10% power across the board going to a big bar+plate spearco.
Originally Posted by Z1500
Of course the OBX is great compared to nothing. That's not saying much. Dynoing OBX vs. Spearco shows just what a joke OBX is. In back to back dynos, nothing else changed we've gained 10% power across the board going to a big bar+plate spearco.
Maybe I didnt understand your post correctly??
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local guy to me is making 670rwhp with the OBX.
so I think it's good enough if your on a budget, looks like phamspeed may have a nice midrange product, and if your made of money you go spearco or griffen or some other big name.
so I think it's good enough if your on a budget, looks like phamspeed may have a nice midrange product, and if your made of money you go spearco or griffen or some other big name.
All the STS guys with OBX intercoolers better be prepared for a whole lotta hate!
I don't think back to back pulls on a dyno are anywhere near as good to real world testing. Airflow on the dyno can't compare to the street. For the STS guys this is probably one of the best solutions. Not having an intercooler really stinks.
I live in las vegas, an intercooler is mandatory on any boosted car.
I don't think back to back pulls on a dyno are anywhere near as good to real world testing. Airflow on the dyno can't compare to the street. For the STS guys this is probably one of the best solutions. Not having an intercooler really stinks.
I live in las vegas, an intercooler is mandatory on any boosted car.