So, I decided to purchase the ETS intercooler kit. I'm undecided on what size to get though. I don't want the 3.0 thats for sure. What do you guys recommend, the 3.5 or 4.0? I understand that the bigger intercooler can sustain higher hp numbers. But I am currently running a stock turbo. I eventually will upgrade to an fp red sometime next year. Will the 4.0 be too much for a stock turbo at the moment? Will I experience a ton of lag due to the intercooler being so big and the turbo being stock? I definitely don't want to go under 3.5in. Help, recommendations, actual experience will much appreciated. Thanks

 

IMO, do the 4". It's fine for the stock turbo, and will be beneficial when you go with a larger turbo in the future. Real-world, you're not going to notice any difference in lag between the two.

 

+1. Michael at ETS is always preaching the benefits of the 4 over the 3.5. Fits without trimming too.

 

Thanks Kracka. And thanks again for the info you gave me yesterday

 

Really? I wish I could speak with him but they're closed for the holidays

 

does anyone else have any info they would like to share?

 

Search, ETS posted a dyno comparison vs. the three sizes on the stock turbo.

 

I actually tried earlier and couldn't find it. Also Kracka will i be okay with a 4.0in intercooler running the cobb ap stage2 map?

 

Yup.

 

https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...ts-thread.html

 

Thanks very helpful

 

A 4" will be more beneficial when pushing the stock turbo over a bigger one. When pushing the stocker you will produce more heat and heat soak will be more apparent.

The difference in lag between the 3.5 and 4.0 will be none existent from the butt dyno. You will 'feel' more if you fix a boost leak.

Honestly for 90% of the people, a 3.5 is more than enough.

 

Wow. I always thought it was the opposite. Thanks Will be ordering it in t-minus 5 minutes

 

Im rocking the 3'5 ams one. I only wish I had gotten the ETS one because it comes black lol. Gonna get my AMS one anodized.

 

Sorry Guys, we must have been at lunch when you called. I tried to call everyone back, but I may have skipped one if you called in. The 4.0" is a great choice. Thanks Kracka for linking up the dyno graph.

If you have any questions, I will be returning on Monday. Feel free to give me a call. For now.... Enjoy the sale

Thanks!

Michael