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Old Jun 21, 2012 | 02:41 PM
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intercooler kit recommendation

Hello EvoM!
Im planning to replace my stock intercooler to aftermarket.
Yeah, time to need more power.
any recommendation?!

Thank you!
Old Jun 21, 2012 | 06:28 PM
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dead horse...3.5" ETS, AMS, Buschur, etc will all do fine.
Old Jun 22, 2012 | 05:19 AM
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ETS 3,5", probably the most used IC on here.
Old Jun 22, 2012 | 05:21 AM
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I like ETS and AMS, but you really can't go wrong as long as you stick with whats been proven.
Old Jun 22, 2012 | 06:21 AM
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Old Jun 22, 2012 | 06:38 AM
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Ets 3.5
Old Jun 22, 2012 | 07:11 AM
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Any name brand will be sufficient. A Garrett core will perform the best, though.

I use a ETS 3.5 with their piping and the build quality / fitment is outstanding.

Good luck!
Old Jun 22, 2012 | 08:10 AM
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another 3.5 ETS here and very happy with it. I heard a lot of things with AMS too.
Old Jun 22, 2012 | 08:10 AM
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ebay intercooler. works the same.

not to mention its atleast 5x cheaper.
Old Jun 22, 2012 | 08:13 AM
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perrin front mount here
Old Jun 22, 2012 | 08:31 AM
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I have ets 3.5 intercooler with muse upper and lower pipes.
Old Jun 22, 2012 | 08:43 AM
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ebay intercooler. works the same.

not to mention its atleast 5x cheaper.
Do not recommend this crap. There is a reason why they are so cheap, they SUCK.They will heatsoak very fast. IMO you are better off running the stock FMIC.
This has been tested and confirmed by Bushur racing.

https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...cts-truth.html
Old Jun 22, 2012 | 09:01 AM
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Originally Posted by HaVoC187
Do not recommend this crap. There is a reason why they are so cheap, they SUCK.They will heatsoak very fast. IMO you are better off running the stock FMIC.
This has been tested and confirmed by Bushur racing.

https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...cts-truth.html
i track my car with ebay intercooler.
i dont have a problem with it.

you may be right for it heatsoaking fast but after few min out on the track they all get to same temp.

for me its not worth paying $800+ for in intercooler that makes few more hp.
id rather get the cheaper one that i can replace when a rock or tire goober destroys the intercooler.

not saying the higher dollar ones work better. im sure they do.
but for in intercooler its ok to get ebay ones.

its like choosing cola brands at groceries... they all do the same but generic brands are cheaper
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and i have looked at his list of mods... high dollar intercooler isnt going to matter to him at that point
Old Jun 22, 2012 | 09:22 AM
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ETS and AMS were my top two choices, I went with ETS. I just got it in the mail yesterday and plan on putting it on after work tomorrow. I can't wait



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