AWE ICs Vs RS4 ICs: Any conclusive tests done to show if they are truly superior? TIA
12-23-2006, 07:39 AM
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AWE ICs Vs RS4 ICs: Any conclusive tests done to show if they are truly superior? TIA
STFA already but couldn't find anything conculsive. A while back, Li-S4 did a series of test on IPP's ICs vs. RS4 ICs, S4 ICs and AWE ICs. But I don't think there was ever a similar test done outside of AWE on the AWE's ICs vs the RS4 ICs? On both dyno and out on the road. TIA.
12-23-2006, 07:49 AM
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I think any performance difference is questionable, but the AWE's install easier.
There is less bumper hacking necessary, and stock or samco hoses will work. FWIW I just ordered the AWE's since they're $200 off til tomorrow. Just pull the trigger you'll be happy!
12-23-2006, 08:29 AM
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AWE site has comparison - a little difference - but price is steep
They have flow and temperature drop comparison between stock, RS4, and AWE. The real gain is between RS4/AWE and stock.
Problem is the RS4 can be found on ebay for $700. Doesn't have the shrouds, but they are not necessary. Flow up front sucks no matter what.
The AWE are $1,400. Even on sale that the difference is huge. Besides, a little cutting nevered hurt anyone
.<ul><li><a href="http://www.awe-tuning.com/pages/shared/part_detail.cfm?PMaI=1&PMoI=4&PEI=6&PP =s4_27t_drivetrain.cfm&PPT=Drivetrain&IL=s 4%20intercoolers">http://www.awe-tuning.com/pages/shared/part_detail.cfm?PMaI=1&PMoI=4&
Problem is the RS4 can be found on ebay for $700. Doesn't have the shrouds, but they are not necessary. Flow up front sucks no matter what.
The AWE are $1,400. Even on sale that the difference is huge. Besides, a little cutting nevered hurt anyone
.<ul><li><a href="http://www.awe-tuning.com/pages/shared/part_detail.cfm?PMaI=1&PMoI=4&PEI=6&PP =s4_27t_drivetrain.cfm&PPT=Drivetrain&IL=s 4%20intercoolers">http://www.awe-tuning.com/pages/shared/part_detail.cfm?PMaI=1&PMoI=4&
12-23-2006, 08:58 AM
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I have some AWE ones waiting to be installed next week
They were on sale.
Tell you what, it is a very high quality piece! My last name is also part of the serial number! I just thought it was cool.
There slightly bigger then RS4 IC's, install easier, come with all hardware, have shrouds, & fit stock piping.
To me that's worth the extra $$.
Performance wise, I can't see them doing any worse then RS4 IC's, from the looks, they should be a little better then RS4s.
Tell you what, it is a very high quality piece! My last name is also part of the serial number! I just thought it was cool.
There slightly bigger then RS4 IC's, install easier, come with all hardware, have shrouds, & fit stock piping.
To me that's worth the extra $$.
Performance wise, I can't see them doing any worse then RS4 IC's, from the looks, they should be a little better then RS4s.
12-23-2006, 09:02 AM
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Found this in the archives..Kinda changed my POV on the DUH FMIC
<ul><li><a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/s4/msgs/2458865.phtml">https://forums.audiworld.com/s4/msgs/2458865.phtml</a</li></ul>
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12-24-2006, 06:57 AM
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AWE's work a tad better than RS4's........but RS4's may "recover" quicker
but i have no solid proof of this as of yet. I would get whatever is easier to get.....with slight preference with going with AWE IC's
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