Bushur street fmic vs. Ets Garret 3.5" core
Dec 9, 2009, 04:06 PM
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If we use a Garrett core it's the same exact core that is used on the Buschur intercoolers, we might even be purchasing from the same place. I would recommend the ETS core for a few reasons, I won't go into details since this is not the purpose of the thread.
I hope that answered your question
The ETS intercooler will work with stock lower pipe, our lower pipe and several others on the market. If you haven't checked out the dyno results of our LP2 it's worth a look
Thanks for your time,
Michael
I hope that answered your question
The ETS intercooler will work with stock lower pipe, our lower pipe and several others on the market. If you haven't checked out the dyno results of our LP2 it's worth a look
Thanks for your time,
Michael
Dec 9, 2009, 04:44 PM
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i have had tons of experience with different cars (not just evos) and lots of intercoolers....ETS 4" FTW....doubt the 3.5 will be any less amazing
Dec 9, 2009, 05:19 PM
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I don't have any data comparisons but i have used both. The BR deluxe fmic one I ran with the times in my sig. I know have an ETS 3.5" for a couple reasons. First, I wanted it to be stealthy and its anodized black. Second I don't see it not performing any less than the BR unit after seeing times others have ran in the 1/4 with the ETS fmic. Really, flip a coin and pick one or buy whichever is having a better sale at the time when you have the cash 
Dec 9, 2009, 05:30 PM
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Eric,
You won't find the direct comparison data you're looking for. No one on here has the ability or desire to do a true lab type testing. Even putting them on the same car back to back isn't really a true comparison as there are still far too many variables. It is relatively easy to flow rate them and I'd bet they'd be pretty close if they use the same cores, but that doesn't factor cooling. Both ETS and Buschur have plenty of fast cars running their coolers, so you won't go wrong with either.
You won't find the direct comparison data you're looking for. No one on here has the ability or desire to do a true lab type testing. Even putting them on the same car back to back isn't really a true comparison as there are still far too many variables. It is relatively easy to flow rate them and I'd bet they'd be pretty close if they use the same cores, but that doesn't factor cooling. Both ETS and Buschur have plenty of fast cars running their coolers, so you won't go wrong with either.
Dec 9, 2009, 07:17 PM
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Most of the top performing time attack cars in the west coast are running ETS front mounts...
But Buschur does have the reigning "street-AWD" champion car running their products...
But Buschur does have the reigning "street-AWD" champion car running their products...
Dec 9, 2009, 07:24 PM
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I haven't ran at the track at all with the ETS 3.5" yet but we'll see how it does next year.
Dec 9, 2009, 07:30 PM
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Why would you want to go to a 3.5" fmic?
Go with a 4" and call it a day! You can use it with the stock turbo or even with a 900hp turbo!
There are many many threads with people using a large fmic...
And of course i would agree with David... Results speak for themselves... Simply check the fastest, quickest and meanest EVOs around... Most of them are either built by Buschur himself or they have Buschur parts...
Go with a 4" and call it a day! You can use it with the stock turbo or even with a 900hp turbo!
There are many many threads with people using a large fmic...
And of course i would agree with David... Results speak for themselves... Simply check the fastest, quickest and meanest EVOs around... Most of them are either built by Buschur himself or they have Buschur parts...
Dec 9, 2009, 07:30 PM
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Reese runs our FMIC and won the Street Class this year. Sierra-Sierra can lie and call his FMIC a goose if he likes but that is also our FMIC on that car, along with ignition, turbo kit, etc., etc. I can't keep track of all the parts we ship but those are two west coast cars along with all Fuller built and then there was Vesko too.......
Whatever, not here to get in a pissing match with ETS, I'm sure his work good too. Just didn't like some of the crap I was reading.
Whatever, not here to get in a pissing match with ETS, I'm sure his work good too. Just didn't like some of the crap I was reading.
Dec 9, 2009, 10:28 PM
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I didn't want to turn this into a who's best thread based on opinions there are plenty of them. Sorry to **** you all off. I asked if there were any hard data to show which is better on a dyno comparison. Another question I had was is if the 3.5" garret core from ets has a different fin design? Maybe since Ets is on this thread they can chime in... As far as prices are concerned Bushur sells this fmic for 650.00 which isn't a bad deal. You also do not have to use their licp either. I believe thats the same deal as ets's.
Oh and YES all the cars in my signature below run Buschur Intercoolers..
Mike
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