bigger intercooler???
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bigger intercooler???
ok so i am going to put my bbk full on next friday. so far this is what i have.
bbk full
3 inch turbo back exhaust
intake
ported exhaust manifold
02 dump
lower intercooler piping
880cc injectors
i really want to make over 400 awhp while going for the stock look were no one will know i have that much power. will not upgrading my fmic effect my numbers that much? or do you think a bigger fmic helps out a bunch what ya think
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ryan
bbk full
3 inch turbo back exhaust
intake
ported exhaust manifold
02 dump
lower intercooler piping
880cc injectors
i really want to make over 400 awhp while going for the stock look were no one will know i have that much power. will not upgrading my fmic effect my numbers that much? or do you think a bigger fmic helps out a bunch what ya think
thanks
ryan
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There have been two other posts exactly like this in this past week.
Upgrading the FMIC will assist in keeping temperatures lower and having better ability to increase the boost, fuel, and air.
Although the oem FMIC is sufficient, a larger one (3.5") would be ideal to make that power since you will be raising the boost considerably with the BBK turbo.
Stock looking intercoolers are the old version AMS one and the ebay knock off which I have heard has been pretty successful.
Upgrading the FMIC will assist in keeping temperatures lower and having better ability to increase the boost, fuel, and air.
Although the oem FMIC is sufficient, a larger one (3.5") would be ideal to make that power since you will be raising the boost considerably with the BBK turbo.
Stock looking intercoolers are the old version AMS one and the ebay knock off which I have heard has been pretty successful.
Last edited by evo unknown; Apr 15, 2010 at 03:32 PM. Reason: additional comment
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Your going to heat soak the stock one pretty easily with those numbers. Its just not efficient enough at that high of power.
like said before, a 3.5" would be ideal. You might sustain a touch of pressure loss but not enough to make it truly noticeable.
like said before, a 3.5" would be ideal. You might sustain a touch of pressure loss but not enough to make it truly noticeable.
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Get a big, huge FMIC and spray it flat black. This way it will have zero bling and would be even less noticeable than a stock IC. Bigger is better. Do a 4" core, at least.
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There is not enough airflow through those intercoolers to be efficient, especially for that turbo.
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A lot of people swear by the Garrett 3.8" Garrett core used in both the ETS IC and the Buschur Racing Race IC. These IC's have been proven time and time again to be extremely efficient and are well suited to all of the stock framed turbos on the market.
When dealing with turbos and intercoolers...colder is better.
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We have what you need on the shelf ready for shipment. If you plan on pushing the FPRed or something similar (BBK, etc.) I would recommend our 3.5" intercooler.
The stock intercooler WILL heat soak with the larger turbo on it, the new intercooler will also eliminate your 3rd gear knock and allow you to run more timing, generating more power!
I'm going to send you over a PM right now.
Thanks!
Michael
The stock intercooler WILL heat soak with the larger turbo on it, the new intercooler will also eliminate your 3rd gear knock and allow you to run more timing, generating more power!
I'm going to send you over a PM right now.
Thanks!
Michael