when should we get Intercoolers?
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when should we get Intercoolers?
I was always wondering when and if I should I get an intercooler. I've been eyeing the greddy or blitz front mount or the top mount.
My car is stock with Samco IC hoses, WORX BOV, and grounding kit..and soon to have Borla hush cat back.
for $900 should I get a front mount? how much more power would it get me? I live in canada, so it is not super hot here in the summers. top vs front mount?
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My car is stock with Samco IC hoses, WORX BOV, and grounding kit..and soon to have Borla hush cat back.
for $900 should I get a front mount? how much more power would it get me? I live in canada, so it is not super hot here in the summers. top vs front mount?
Searches have not been too helpful in this topic.
thanks!
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with the mods you currently have, you should probably stick with the stock intercooler. a front mount has a much bigger core and lots of extra piping. that extra piping is going to add a bit more lag to your car.
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An intercooler is actually one of the last mods you should make on a car that you are changing one piece at a time. I've sen cars with stock intercoolers put 270 hp to the ground.
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Origami posted by jhong567
I was debating this too. I figure i would get a fmic right after i get a vf34 and injectors. Right now i am running a tbe/ perrin uppipe and cobb stage 2.
I was debating this too. I figure i would get a fmic right after i get a vf34 and injectors. Right now i am running a tbe/ perrin uppipe and cobb stage 2.
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Originally Posted by jhong567
I was debating this too. I figure i would get a fmic right after i get a vf34 and injectors. Right now i am running a tbe/ perrin uppipe and cobb stage 2.
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Yup, there are cars w/ 300+ hp on the stock intercooler. And with the mods you have an intercooler is way down the line.
Ban Suvs (or anyone else who can answer), do you think that 300+ hp would require a bigger intercooler, not necessarily a FMIC, but maybe a bigger TMIC? I'd think that when you're pushing that much hp you'd want an intercooler a bit more efficient than the stock one.
Ban Suvs (or anyone else who can answer), do you think that 300+ hp would require a bigger intercooler, not necessarily a FMIC, but maybe a bigger TMIC? I'd think that when you're pushing that much hp you'd want an intercooler a bit more efficient than the stock one.
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I bought one... stock turbo, up-pipe and downpipe and intake. I have a lot of lag. Horrible feel. Besides scaring people away, not helpful yet!
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I agree with the rest of the members that an upgraded intercooler should be towards the end of your modifications list. Perhaps the best time to consider it is when you upgrade to an aftermarket turbo. Then, you also have to consider whether you want a larger top mount of if you wish to switch to a front mount altogether.
No need to rush things. Just get a feel for your car after each mod before slapping something else on
No need to rush things. Just get a feel for your car after each mod before slapping something else on