Cobb FMIC vs Exhaust Depot FMIC

[mrjoshyman]

So my original plans was to go with the Cobb FMIC as I am a big fan of their products, and it seems like they thoroughly tested their design. Can anyone comment on the quality of the Exhaust Depot FMIC?

Is the Cobb worth the additional $$$? What are the advantages/differences to either unit.

Thanks guys,
Josh

[SharkDiver]

Well I like the idea of having aluminum pipes in the cobb instead of steel that hold in the heat.I know cobb did a crap load of research to find just the right intercooler for this car instead of just picking a intercooler that fits.Thats all I can think of besides that I love the cobb fmic I have..

[boost_me]

Originally Posted by SharkDiver Well I like the idea of having aluminum pipes in the cobb instead of steel that hold in the heat.I know cobb did a crap load of research to find just the right intercooler for this car instead of just picking a intercooler that fits.Thats all I can think of besides that I love the cobb fmic I have..

same thing he said... ! R&D nothing beats that !!

[ztuner]

find someone to flow test both and you will have your answer. both parts have different target audience and are hard to compare IMO.

Harry

[Unoriginalusername]

Exhaust depot makes good stuff and their design is good along with the price. ask aaron as he has their fmic what he thinks.

[Unoriginalusername]

Exhaust depot pics




Cobb fmic pics

[mrjoshyman]

so basically the big question is the Cobb FMIC worth the additional 200 bucks? Are there before/after dynos for both FMICs and/or Dashhawk logs?

[Hypnotized]

That exhaust depot FMIC looks really good with the pdr coated pipes!

[aaronc7]

you have a nicer camera...no fair!!! and that my foot in the picture, lol

[ChrisK]

aaronc, you might not know but you think the exhaust depot intercooler will fit with the CP-E intake?

I don't like the way that the CP-E intercooler sits. I want COBB but it's a gamble on fitment

[aaronc7]

I believe it was tested and fit w/ an injen cai...if that helps any

[Unoriginalusername]

Originally Posted by aaronc7 you have a nicer camera...no fair!!! and that my foot in the picture, lol

Yes sorry and that is a good point to bring up... I have a $2k digital Nikon SLR and fancy dancy lens. The pics have also been edited in photoshop to look better.

Don't let a camera and photo editing be the deciding factor, i was just mearly showing pics of mine and yours so people could see how each approached their designs. If i hadn't put a deposit on the cobb fmic when this came out i would have gotten it instead if that means anything.

$200 if a free Cobb SRI, or almost a free STS, or a free BPV whatever you want $200 is enough of a savings to get you an extra mod for free

[kingpin748]

Originally Posted by mrjoshyman Is the Cobb worth the additional $$$? What are the advantages/differences to either unit.

The Cobb looks a little nicer and it's got the Cobb sticker on it which is cool.

As for performance I doubt you would be able to tell the difference. My CS FMIC has be trashed a lot by the community. The previous owner, however, couldn't tell any difference between it and a CPE FMIC when he switched.

Cobb certainly does more R&D on there products but I don't think your going to notice anything. Get the Exhaust Depot and then spend the money you save on an intake.

[gsrtype1]

Exhuast Depot seems like excellent quality for a better price... Plus the owner is good people!

[Grim]

id go for cobb sine they did more R&D and i dont like how the ED piping is

[Unoriginalusername]

Originally Posted by Grim id go for cobb sine they did more R&D and i dont like how the ED piping is

Hector has been doing FMIC cores for years on other cars, Cobb did lots of research since this was a first for them.

I'd go by reviews of the people that have it, see if you can compare their data logs. I think its a good piece

[gsrtype1]

Originally Posted by Grim id go for cobb sine they did more R&D and i dont like how the ED piping is

You could be correct but your statment "cobb since they did more R&D" is relly just an assumption.. there is know way to verify that they did more than exhuast depot is there?