LakeTahoeQuat

What are we all doing for side mounts? I see eurowise near $4k and FVDs upwards of 6 grand!

Would the 957 all aluminum ones be of any benefit to be had for only $200 a piece? They are a hair larger

I could even be persuaded into a chinese option if it could be had for a grand like we see with every other platform..

BobcatBrian

I’m all for upgrades, but are there any data showing that the stock SMICs are a limiting factor? If you’re doing more than just a tune (turbo upgrade?), you’ll likely need to go with a custom FMIC like J’s world did. I wouldn’t spend a penny on different SMICs until you have dyno data showing you actually gain something with different SMICs.

LakeTahoeQuat

Yea I saw his setup.. No was just going to do a stg1 but was concerned about them popping or leaking so wanted to replace when in there. The drivers side oil saturation I hear can weaken the plastic over time

BobcatBrian

I haven't read anything about them cracking or leaking. But the all metal 957 style or CTTS versions are undoubtedly longer lasting designs. My driver's side SMIC is dented on the side from some minor accident from a previous owner. I want to swap it out for a new one, but it looks like it's too much trouble to try to upgrade. I'll probably just buy a new Nissens or Behr/Mahle aftermarket 955 version.