Head spinning - intercooler questions

AWD Addict · 06-20-2014, 03:21 PM

I was considering the wagner for a while today, as the design is stepped, and hte price is great, but the performance data I'm seeing online really isn'y much of an improvement over stock, with a lot more pressure drop.

I think that ones out.

Again, I'm not interested in cutting, so please stop suggesting that.

ihc95 · 06-20-2014, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by AWD Addict

Again, I'm not interested in cutting, so please stop suggesting that.

May I ask why you are unwilling to do some minor cutting on a 6+ year old car? Seriously that is the last thing you should worry about when choosing a good FMIC. The plastic shroud you're so worried about does absolutely nothing. As mentioned before, you are really limiting your options by not willing to do some cutting. The same goes for the connectors. You will not be taking full advantage of an upgraded FMIC with the stock ones.

P.S. ER offer a CF shroud that replaces the stock one. It's super light weight and looks great. Trust me.

AWD Addict · 06-21-2014, 10:56 AM

So, why not cut a six year old car, but go ahead and toss some CF On it?

Thanks for your help.

gtaccord · 06-21-2014, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by AWD Addict

I was considering the wagner for a while today, as the design is stepped, and hte price is great, but the performance data I'm seeing online really isn'y much of an improvement over stock, with a lot more pressure drop.

I think that ones out.

Again, I'm not interested in cutting, so please stop suggesting that.

I made 350/390 on cobb stage 2+ aggressive on winter tires (awd). I don't think the stock connections or wagner ic are problems at fbo power levels.

AWD Addict · 06-22-2014, 10:19 PM

What dyno, and any baselines? Good info. Thanks.

Tiago@VRSF · 06-22-2014, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by gtaccord

I made 350/390 on cobb stage 2+ aggressive on winter tires (awd). I don't think the stock connections or wagner ic are problems at fbo power levels.

They aren't a problem but they sure are a bottleneck. I'd be willing to bet that you will make more power throughout the entire band with a connection larger than OEM (less than 2" ID)

We used to offer both options and after testing both I lost confidence in selling an inferior option.

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AWD Addict Chief Executive 402 Rep 2,920 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi 6spd Coupe Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Boston iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 335xi [0.00]	I was considering the wagner for a while today, as the design is stepped, and hte price is great, but the performance data I'm seeing online really isn'y much of an improvement over stock, with a lot more pressure drop. I think that ones out. Again, I'm not interested in cutting, so please stop suggesting that.
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06-21-2014, 10:56 AM	#25
AWD Addict Chief Executive 402 Rep 2,920 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi 6spd Coupe Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Boston iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 335xi [0.00]	So, why not cut a six year old car, but go ahead and toss some CF On it? Thanks for your help.
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06-22-2014, 10:19 PM	#27
AWD Addict Chief Executive 402 Rep 2,920 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi 6spd Coupe Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Boston iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 335xi [0.00]	What dyno, and any baselines? Good info. Thanks.
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