XS uses a Tube Header core which is not as good as a Bar & Plate. Size is not the most important thing for a intercooler. It more of a combination of factors, like what kind of exposed surface area you have, how many tubes your core has, the design of the intercooler. The one disadvantage you do have is that ur cooling passages are smaller and shorter. You should check out this link and see if it answers your questions I think they tell you how to identify a tube header vs bar & plate core.

www.niseiengineering.com/Sample.swf

 

hea where do i find a place that sells there fmic i went on there site and can not find a thing could u help me out and thanks for that vidio it was very good

 

Yea I thought that video was pretty cool. Very informative. Actually, I bought the ic directly from Nisei. At the very end of the video there was an information page with pricing and contact information. I think they have an AIM SN and a phone number you can call.

 

o ok ill watch it again lol

 

what is the name of that fmic to if u dont mind

 

FINALLY!!!! Someone who actually saw the light! Its amazing how few even look at the end tank design and make that a consideration in their choice. This should be one of the first eliminating factors on alot of kits before you even go on to consider other things.

 

thats a nice looking fmic.

 

not true, the xs is a bar and plate design, when i get a chance( too lazy now), i'll take a pic of the inside: i love my xs fmic, it is big and gets the job done w/o pressure drop:

looks pretty good yeah?

 

Interesting read... One of the things I've found pretty odd is no one / no vendor has put together an Intercooler/Piping kit setup yet. I've been trying to hold off until a vendor puts together a complete kit... does anyone know if it exists yet?

 

When I saw this thread right after watching the (pretty good) nisei sales pitch video I felt like it was groundhog day - the "perfect question" to the "answer" I just looked at... Even the poster looked familiar with the same "first post", joined in february, name in camel back notation... I had to go back to check that it was a different user name

So I've just been kind'a curious when and how Str8Ryda would answer this question - just kind'a funny; even if it is coincidence

 

http://www.evo8.com/?page=shop/flypa...2c7357a8387dcb

 

Hello Mrbkkt1,

I just wanted to say I understand where your coming from, and I can appreciate that your a supporter of XS, but please allow me to be down for my fmic. I don't want to be a hater or cause any problems. I posted what I did for EVO_Slayer.. and I was just trying to let him/her know what my experience was trying to locate a intercooler. The link I originally posted was because I thought it was cool and informative. I didn't mean to step on anyones toes... so for that I apologize.

Now on to what I don't appreciate... I'm not a hater by any means but... If I'm going to be called out... and told that I"m wrong... then I feel as though I've got my honor to protect.

I hate to inform you that I stand by what I stated.. regarding XS's fmic. It is a "Tube & Fin" core not a "Bar & Plate". Technically it is a "Tube & Header" since all intercooler come with fins.

You have Derek888 to thank for proving you wrong. I have Derek to thank for displaying the link for XS Engineerings fmic. In the link if you save the photo, zoom in approximately 5-9 times, it clearly show it has a "header flange" which comfirms that it is a "Tube & Header" fmic.

Here is the link Derek888 posted - http://www.evo8.com/?page=shop/flyp...22c7357a8387dcb

To further confirm it is a "Tube & Fin / Header" fmic here is a link for XS Engineering where they state their cores are "Tube & Fin". From the home page goto XS Intercoolers, then on the right side of the page click on the XS Power I/C. It reads :"PowerI/C cores utilize state of the art tube & fin type construction."

http://www.xs-engineering.com/

 

Eric, that's the same reason I would go with the AMS i/c.

The stk intercooler has the end tanks designed the same way.

 

Here is a quick joke

STOCK IC is the best

cuz you get to keep your warrenty

 

i got an Apex intercooler! which is very small compare to others.