Upgraded intercooler....
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I'm looking to pick up an intercooler as my next mod. Any idea of how much power I can pick up?
currently I have an AMS intake, AMS uicp, CP-E turbo back w/ HFC, boost pill and cobb with custom stage II tune.
I'm currently at 315 hp/315 tq.
The next batch of mods will include an intercooler, licp, test pipe, 3 port and tune.
any ideas on numbers?
currently I have an AMS intake, AMS uicp, CP-E turbo back w/ HFC, boost pill and cobb with custom stage II tune.
I'm currently at 315 hp/315 tq.
The next batch of mods will include an intercooler, licp, test pipe, 3 port and tune.
any ideas on numbers?
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So Chad has come clean with what core he sources for the X. Every FCP core I've seen uses a bar+plate louvered fin design. I think they're 3/4" fins. Any more details, Chad?
How about ETS, AMS, Perin, etc? I'd guess at least a couple of you are also using FCP cores Anyone using a Garret or Spearco core? Bell or Vibrant? I'd bet some of the JDM boys are using Sanli cores. What fin style? Correct me if I'm wrong, but I assume everyone is going bar&plate.
So now that all the vendors what to put in their two cents, lets hear some tech dirt
How about ETS, AMS, Perin, etc? I'd guess at least a couple of you are also using FCP cores Anyone using a Garret or Spearco core? Bell or Vibrant? I'd bet some of the JDM boys are using Sanli cores. What fin style? Correct me if I'm wrong, but I assume everyone is going bar&plate.
So now that all the vendors what to put in their two cents, lets hear some tech dirt
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So Chad has come clean with what core he sources for the X. Every FCP core I've seen uses a bar+plate louvered fin design. I think they're 3/4" fins. Any more details, Chad?
How about ETS, AMS, Perin, etc? I'd guess at least a couple of you are also using FCP cores Anyone using a Garret or Spearco core? Bell? I'd bet some of the JDM boys are using Sanli cores. What fin style? Correct me if I'm wrong, but I assume everyone is going bar&plate.
So now that all the vendors what to put in their two cents, lets hear some tech dirt
How about ETS, AMS, Perin, etc? I'd guess at least a couple of you are also using FCP cores Anyone using a Garret or Spearco core? Bell? I'd bet some of the JDM boys are using Sanli cores. What fin style? Correct me if I'm wrong, but I assume everyone is going bar&plate.
So now that all the vendors what to put in their two cents, lets hear some tech dirt
Some fin pack love Gotta have the offset and staggered setup!
We could start debating core design, but this thread could get ugly fast
Thanks!
Michael
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Thx for the closeup on the fins, I'm digging the staggered fins!
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i personally have an ams one myself, but i'm sure all the others here are quite comparable.
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I just got a nice flowing bar and plate 20 inch x4 inch core and had the end tanks welded up. Seems to be working fantastic with stock. the Red I had and the GT35R HTA I have now. Intake temps are ice cold at even 25-26 PSI and total cost was a whopping $400 total. I also was able to do the 3 inch inlets and outlets I wanted.
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Get the core! It's going to help a ton over stock.
Little bit of information for the drag racer guys, the 900whp auto 1G that runs 8.80's only raised 17 degree's over ambient at the shoot out. The outside temps were around 100 degree with the humidity. That's pretty impressive, it's also one of the only cars that didn't break
Thanks!
Michael
Little bit of information for the drag racer guys, the 900whp auto 1G that runs 8.80's only raised 17 degree's over ambient at the shoot out. The outside temps were around 100 degree with the humidity. That's pretty impressive, it's also one of the only cars that didn't break
Thanks!
Michael
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so would you recommend the 4" core than? i don't plan to upgrade the turbo anytime soon
but eventually depending on how the fp blacks run, i may go that or red when all is said and done.
mod list within the next month or so will be:
tomei exhaust
hfc
ams or ets dp
upper and lower IC pipes
ams or ets IC
works or cosworth drop in (dont want to deal with cops)
and a tune
but eventually depending on how the fp blacks run, i may go that or red when all is said and done.
mod list within the next month or so will be:
tomei exhaust
hfc
ams or ets dp
upper and lower IC pipes
ams or ets IC
works or cosworth drop in (dont want to deal with cops)
and a tune
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If you want the giant horsepower a4 inch is going to be your best bet. They don't always go in quite as easy as the 3.5 inch though. If you are willing to put in the work, though, definitely go for a 4 inch. Most of the U.S. companies are going to be pretty comparable.
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We use a custom fcp core, they aren't standard sizes. Gst did a review of our fmic, I think the community understands by now that we are probably one of the most detail oriented companies in the industry. We don't build a product unless we feel we need too we've worked with other vendors but quite simply were never satisfied.... Hence where our products come from .. Pm me if we can help!!
Cb
Edited to add: another common misconception is "I don't need a big fmic because I run a stock. Turbo" when in reality they create the most heat because they are typically pushed out of their efficiency range
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Edited to add: another common misconception is "I don't need a big fmic because I run a stock. Turbo" when in reality they create the most heat because they are typically pushed out of their efficiency range
Last edited by CBRD; Aug 28, 2010 at 12:36 PM.
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I've got the CBRD fmic and couldnt be happier. I've been to there shop, had them work on my car, and will tell you first hand Chad is good people. You can trust any product he stands behind because, honestly, he's one of the most attention to detail oriented persons i've ever met.