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03-15-2016, 12:46 PM | #1 |
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Which 5" intercooler?
I know the intercooler threads are pretty common and Ive searched and read through a lot, but they are mostly about 7" intercoolers or 5" v 7".
Ive decided I want a 5" intercooler as it want it to be very easy to fit. What is proven to work well and is good quality? My car is going to stay lightly tuned, running MHD stage 1 + FMIC map just now and want an intercooler before the weather gets warmer. Im not planning on inlets or removing cats, or new turbos etc. Ive read so far ETS, VRSF and Mishimoto are good 5" models. Any advice would be really appreciated! Oh and it if they are available here in the UK that would be even better, saving customs and shipping charges. |
03-15-2016, 01:04 PM | #2 |
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VRSF 5" stepped seems to be the way to go. ETS if you can afford it. Mishimoto is a middle ground if you want literal plug and play.
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VRSF 5" stepped is a lot cheaper at only $449 as opposed to the others around $680. |
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03-15-2016, 01:13 PM | #4 |
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ARMmotorsports has 5" stepped for a mere of 300$, direct bolt on with no trimming. FB page people got some logs I personally saw of those fmics.
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IMO for IC's...you get what you pay for. Nothing wrong w/ VRSF but I'd personally go ER/ETS if I were you.
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I believe the mishimoto has standard oem fittings. How difficult is changing these hose fittings for the other intercoolers?
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Oh yea..Helix is a really good one too
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I'm leaning towards the mishimoto at the moment. It seems to have good reviews and build quality and I really like the ease of install.
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Oh really hmm strange, thought ER, wagner, helix all had only positive reveiws. yes they are! PM me if you want some logs with a COBB ic to compare..
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I heard you finally made up your mind
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Best bet would be Wagner since it is the closest to you (Germany) Shipping an intercooler overseas is not that bad, i can give you an accurate shipping quote if i had your zip code
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Not sure about older batches (were not Wagner dealer at the time) but we have sold a ton of Wagner intercoolers in the last 2 months and never heard anything about the paint issue
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That's great to know mike because my order will be done through you lol .... But flaking black paint on a cooler will look like ass |
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03-16-2016, 09:15 AM | #20 |
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What can I say...lol. Hard to pass up the march madness. Looking forward to see how the Wagner Evo II works out.
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Do any others have OEM type pipe fittings other than the mishimoto ?
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03-16-2016, 10:40 AM | #22 |
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I have the Wagner EVO 1 FMIC and fit and finish was perfect. Installation required no cutting and OEM fittings attached perfectly. I have had it on the car for 2 years now with no issues.
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