zenoise

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so the last thing on my mod list is an intercooler than im buying the fun stuff, ef3 turbo, cams, etc... anyways i have a lower ets icp. The price for an ets intercooler is 500$. I like an idiot looked at ebay intercoolers. I know i know but does anyone have any experience with these or should i just go with ets? Also my pwer numbers will be in the 450-500whp is the 3" ets ic ok or do i need to go with a 3.5" or even thicker? Im hoping the 3" will be ok.
Thanks

jvlazzar

iTrader: (4)

those cheap ebay intercoolers heatsoak bad...do it once, do it right

here is a buschur intercooler test plus about 100 other threads:
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...cts-truth.html
https://www.google.com/#hl=en&sclien...ay+intercooler

might as well go ETS 3.5" esp with those goals, fits just fine with no modification. whats another $100 when you're already spending $500

spadednick88

iTrader: (3)

I used a godspeed intercooler on my built srt-4 pushing 450. Got it for 200 in ebay. But its not the best but it did its job

Ramen_Noodle

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In my opinion, pay for quality products, Evolutionm has several top notch vendors who have put a lot of quality time and hard work into developing and manufacturing the products they sell and offer their time to support those products on this forum.

Just my .02.

ETS Michael

iTrader: (91)

Don't do the eBay thing. You might get lucky and find an intercooler with offset and staggered fins, but the majority will be straight through and cheap and don't do a great job at heat dissipation.

I would recommend our 3.5"

Michael

402nebraskakid

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eBay intercoolers suck do it right!!! You can buy used ets intercooler for 350-450

Randal

I have a big Generic intercooler bought from ebau for about $150 a year ago and never had a problem. I am pushing over 400WHP and never had a problem.

zenoise

iTrader: (8)

Thanx. I actually am going to buy your intecooler now just saw alota posts about ebay ic working... but id rather have quality. And ets = quality. I have ur lower icp already Are you saying 3.5" cuz of my whp goal?
I would be very interested in a intercooler + uicp package deal to finsh it off.
Thank you

johnnnyjeans

iTrader: (10)

please do not get the ebay intercooler. wait another month. save up another couple of $$$. get the ETS.

Im getting the ETS in a few months. currently stock evo 8.

Ev0ikon

iTrader: (18)

Heatsoak is bad for the engine and turbo and you get retarded timings. Do it right and your car will last longer. Car will give more timing and you get more power. Go cheap and your car will give you the shaft down the road. It doesn't matter where you get it from, get a good "core".

llDemonll

iTrader: (21)

Some things from eBay work and others don't; intercoolers are one of those things that you get what you pay for.

bjax4B11T

The link below is pretty much the greatest illustration of ebay vs a company such as ETS or AMS even if its used. The ebay people dont care what they make, as long as it looks like itll work and they can get past the 14-day return policies. Save for a good quality product or dont expect much out of your build.

https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...mpetition.html

djdnav

iTrader: (7)

I had a Godspeed (eBay) intercooler on my vw and it was garbage. Don't waste your time/ money.

shrtstuff89

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i got a 3" from ets, month later i still hadnt received it.
however, contacted ets, they upgraded to 3.5 for free, been happy with them since.
later on i ended up getting the full ets piping&intake

markjr11bravo

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Buy right, buy once! That's why I just waited and went with ETS