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Old Jul 11, 2009, 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by BRN-EVO
The thing is Im not in NW, Im in Bahrain where there is no true Evo tuner and we have only 91 octane!
Get mellon tuned then!

I have ran 25 psi on 91 octane with stock ic and the car never had issues. 21 is barely a boost over stock.
Old Jul 11, 2009, 09:48 PM
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Originally Posted by project_skyline
Get mellon tuned then!

I have ran 25 psi on 91 octane with stock ic and the car never had issues. 21 is barely a boost over stock.
thanks for the vote of confidence in Mellon Tuning
Old Jul 12, 2009, 09:17 AM
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if your going to stay under 400whp then def 3" if your not sure then go bigger!
Old Jul 12, 2009, 09:19 AM
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Originally Posted by BRN-EVO
The thing is Im not in NW, Im in Bahrain where there is no true Evo tuner and we have only 91 octane!
I can smell a possible mellon tune
Old Jul 12, 2009, 10:57 AM
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Mellon does decent tunes what what I have heard. good luck
Old Jul 12, 2009, 01:48 PM
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Sounds like Mellon or english racing!

Both FTW!
Old Jul 12, 2009, 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by xceler8rob
Sounds like Mellon or english racing!

Both FTW!
O there is no comparison between the two! English Racing is by far better than Mellon; no offense Mellon. I'm just hands down English Racing. I have had more problems with my car than I can explain and they have always been there and are extremely friendly. When I move out to the East Coast I'll even ship my car to English!
Old Jul 14, 2009, 06:25 AM
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Originally Posted by huevosrancheros
I can smell a possible mellon tune
Originally Posted by BLKCarbonEVO
Mellon does decent tunes what what I have heard. good luck
Originally Posted by xceler8rob
Sounds like Mellon or english racing!

Both FTW!
thanks for the votes of confidence guys and I do better than decent tunes BLKCarbonEVO, probably should read up on it (see sig)
Old Jul 14, 2009, 06:46 AM
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Originally Posted by BRN-EVO
So I see that most of you recommend the 3.5". One last thing, do you recommend buying the 3.5" even if I keep it under 350whp? I mean is it benefitial?
Thanks alot guys, I have no one to ask except you
Not unless there is data to prove you are seeing a benefit....Just because an IC is bigger does not mean it is better nor does it mean it is optimal for your turbo.

I bought the 3.5" because I planned on going to a larger turbo. If you plan on sticking with a stock turbo and running conservative boost levels, I would save the $ and just stick with the factory IC (it works very well for its design and purpose).
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The 3" is good for up to 500HP. I don't see why you'd need more than that.
Old Jul 14, 2009, 07:12 AM
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3.5 + Mellon Tune

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Old Jul 14, 2009, 07:34 AM
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Originally Posted by EvoDom
3.5 + Mellon Tune
Old Jul 14, 2009, 08:01 AM
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I have the ets 3.5 and love it. No heat soak and a great quality piece.
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Get the 3.5". The headroom is nice to have, as you never know what the future will bring and you won't notice the difference in pressure drop. Peace of mind is worth it.
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In Bahrain, you'll benefit from all the intercooling you can get, all things considered.

The 3.5" is a nice compromise. ETS will also build you an intercooler with the Garrett 3.8" high performance core for the same price as their 4". That is a very nice core (same as used in the Buschur Race intercooler, but $100 less) and still fits behind a crash beam if you want to retain that part.


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