I initially bought the FMIC first because it was summer and heatsoak was killing the car. It did make a big improvement. I bought my AFC from the forums a couple of weeks later and it made a drastic improvement with just the superstock map. I ran the car on that map for a long time because outside of the FMIC, AFC and MBC at 10psi, the car was stock. Only after going with my Pope downpipe and 3" exhaust did I really start playing around with the tune. I could have made huge improvements with the stock car with just the AFC, but didn't really think it would have made a difference. 4 years later, looking back, the AFC and 3" downpipe were the biggest improvements to the car. I am at my limits with the AFC, but still like it for it's simplicity- both install and tuning. I've considered standalone, but don't know if I want to spend the money because I'm done with the car, but have seriously entertained an FTC if I find one here on the forums for a good price just so I have the ability to change timing.
