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      07-10-2015, 07:22 AM   #23
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Just msged vrsf about the 7" and some downpipes, come on tax return.
I was stoked after I had my fmic and DP's in, so much more responsive, much nicer sound and almost felt like going from oem with a tune in terms of power gained!
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      07-10-2015, 09:21 PM   #24
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Yea ATM intercooler, 30-32 only about 50% humidity at the moment during the day, while cruising it stays around 100 or just below, never above 120 each lap after doing multiple wot runs each lap including main straight up to max 190km each lap min 160-190km ,15-20 laps
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VRSF will make same power as the top name brands,

I only bought a stepped cause i live in hot climate and wanted to try something that might be a little bit better in cooling intake temps even if it is just a couple of Farenheight
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      07-11-2015, 02:22 AM   #26
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Yea ATM intercooler, 30-32 only about 50% humidity at the moment during the day, while cruising it stays around 100 or just below, never above 120 each lap after doing multiple wot runs each lap including main straight up to max 190km each lap min 160-190km ,15-20 laps
So do you rate the ATM as a decent cooler
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      07-12-2015, 10:51 PM   #27
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I went the 5" stepped VRSF because i was worried about lag and i didn't want to trim anything. I didn't notice any change in lag compare to OEM, and I don't have any IAT issues at all, even when running 21psi boost. With the 5" stepped it looks really nice behind the grill as there is no gap.

Either way, I'd recommend being very careful with the mounting screws as i snapped off one of the stupid screws they provide and now have one side cable tied up. I recommend getting your own screws with a hex head rather than a nut, like OEM does.

If you're only planning drags, i'd suggest 5". I think 7" is only needed for pulls after pulls after pulls, e.g the track. If you want to upgrade turbo's in the future go the 7" though.
I had a similar problem choosing between the 5" and 7", it was put to me by a few people in the US that if I was not going to race the car the 5" would be more than ample. That way I had to do less cutting and yes the look is apparently better.

I purchased the 5" FMIC with charge pipe, DP's and main inlet charge pipe with the stock BOV arrangement for $1013 US and $250 for shipping, through extreme power house. The conversion price on the day made a decent difference to the overall cost.
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I purchased the 5" FMIC with charge pipe, DP's and main inlet charge pipe with the stock BOV arrangement for $1013 US and $250 for shipping, through extreme power house. The conversion price on the day made a decent difference to the overall cost.
Noice. Off-topic but did you end up paying import duty/tax?
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I had a similar problem choosing between the 5" and 7", it was put to me by a few people in the US that if I was not going to race the car the 5" would be more than ample. That way I had to do less cutting and yes the look is apparently better.
What is the visual difference you speak of ?
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      07-14-2015, 08:36 AM   #30
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Noice. Off-topic but did you end up paying import duty/tax?
Hi Timot

No tax it came in 2 packages specified at the cost of the items (split basically)

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What is the visual difference you speak of ?
Hi MJ80

As per harms comment on the previous page, I remember reading something similar while researching. Can't say from personal experience I have not mounted the cooler as yet.
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