Intercooler Questions???
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Intercooler Questions???
I want to upgrade my intercooler but im weary about the front mount intercooler bc of the cutting you have to do in the front bumber....im just wondering if anyone upgraded to a larger top mount intercooler, and if anyone heard good things about turbo-xs upgrade...any commets would be great thanks!!!!
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GRRRRRR! "Bumber" is NOT a word!!!!!! Pet peeve of mine.
Anyway, lots of people have upgraded their TMIC. STi makes a good one that when used in conjunction with the splitter/shroud/scoop assembly cools very well. The TXS intercooler is so large you have to modify your rubber shroud. A bigger TMIC will let you run more boost safely provided you get adequate air flow to the intercooler. Some of them are so large that you can't use anything to seal and funnel air directly onto the intercooler for maximum efficiency. People have had great results using the stock TMIC with a water mist kit and the stock turbo.
If I were to recommend one, I'd say either Vishnu, STi, or APS intercoolers because they work with the STi splitter/shroud/scoop combo to create a pretty well sealed pathway.
Anyway, lots of people have upgraded their TMIC. STi makes a good one that when used in conjunction with the splitter/shroud/scoop assembly cools very well. The TXS intercooler is so large you have to modify your rubber shroud. A bigger TMIC will let you run more boost safely provided you get adequate air flow to the intercooler. Some of them are so large that you can't use anything to seal and funnel air directly onto the intercooler for maximum efficiency. People have had great results using the stock TMIC with a water mist kit and the stock turbo.
If I were to recommend one, I'd say either Vishnu, STi, or APS intercoolers because they work with the STi splitter/shroud/scoop combo to create a pretty well sealed pathway.
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I'll echo supermarkus's concerns. The sealing issue is a major concern not to be overlooked. It has been shown to be critical in cooling effeciency. Pay particualr attention to this w/ aftermarket TMIC's. The oe intercooler can be made to be more efficient by adding aftermarket IC hoses, STi scoop, splitter and misting sytsem.
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well i don't know much, but i'm more than likely going to go with the Blitz FMIC. does anybody know if the OEM foglights will interfere with this installation? i know i will prolly have to modify the bumper support a little bit but was curious about the OEM foglights. thanx in advance
and sorry for whoring your thread Blu_B_Ru
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and sorry for whoring your thread Blu_B_Ru
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Originally posted by Nolimit
you won't be able to keep your foglights with the Blitz front mount.
you won't be able to keep your foglights with the Blitz front mount.
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Right now only MRT and APS claim to keep the fog lights.
Shiv said he was making one that would at one time when he was visiting my neck of the woods. He also said he was trying to keep the stock air box in place too.
Shiv said he was making one that would at one time when he was visiting my neck of the woods. He also said he was trying to keep the stock air box in place too.
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Originally posted by teiva-boy
Right now only MRT and APS claim to keep the fog lights.
Shiv said he was making one that would at one time when he was visiting my neck of the woods. He also said he was trying to keep the stock air box in place too.
Right now only MRT and APS claim to keep the fog lights.
Shiv said he was making one that would at one time when he was visiting my neck of the woods. He also said he was trying to keep the stock air box in place too.
does anyone know of a few places to get the MRT, APS FMIC. i know vivid has the MRT but i'm lookin around to find a good price on it. thanx in advance.
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APS claims that this version will be truly BOLT ON (no cutting of any bumper beams, etc.) and retains the stock foglights:
http://www.airpowersystems.com.au/wr...dr650_fmic.htm
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Originally posted by RTW WRX
APS huh, never heard of them. are they any good.
does anyone know of a few places to get the MRT, APS FMIC. i know vivid has the MRT but i'm lookin around to find a good price on it. thanx in advance.
~little mikey
APS huh, never heard of them. are they any good.
does anyone know of a few places to get the MRT, APS FMIC. i know vivid has the MRT but i'm lookin around to find a good price on it. thanx in advance.
~little mikey
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