How Important Is A Tune After Front Mount Install?

[JimmyRickard]

hey guys, I have a 32 GTR with -7's, front and dump pipes and exhaust, and at the moment i'm upgrading the fuel pump and pressure reg and looking to boost it to about 14-15psi. I'm running the standard intercooler, so what kind of benefits would i get (if any) form upgrading to a bigger/better intercooler?

[meet07]

I remember when I turboed my 90 prelude(b21a1) I started off with a custom side mount and basic t3/t4 turbonetics turbo. Boost response was on point. Soon after I upgraded to a FMIC and it seemed like I took a drastic decrease in WHP.... But after I drove it I got use to it and noticed the the car gain alot more up top. I lost low end and gain top end.

I always looked at intercoolers like short rams and cold air intakes.

-Short Ram: gives you more response due to the short pipes.

-Cold Air Intake: looses torque but Gives you more top end.

I say thumbs up for a fmic but it will deffinetly help with a bigger turbo. But we all know that we are going to upgrade in the future anyways. You always have to make a sacrafise when modding your car. Shoot im getting a greddy plenum and Q45 TB wtih stock turbo to get my 240sx running. I know im going to loose some bottom end torque but the stock turbo won't be there for long....lol