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09-10-2012, 10:05 AM | #265 | |
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Debating between it and ETS. |
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09-17-2012, 05:00 PM | #266 | |
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I am trying to decide between ETS, VRSF and the CPE. I havent really seen a lot of info on the CPE in this post. |
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09-18-2012, 11:13 AM | #267 | |
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It'd be nice if someone could do a similar test so we can see actual efficiency, etc. And not just the same half a$$ log that's been presented over and over in all the VRSF threads. Want to see some conclusive, hard data. |
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09-18-2012, 11:21 AM | #268 |
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I'll do the testing for HPF intercooler if you give me the methods you need me to use. I am too lazy to read through 11 pages to find them. LOL
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09-18-2012, 11:29 AM | #269 | |
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09-18-2012, 12:50 PM | #270 | |
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http://cp-e.com/sites/default/files/files/n54FMIC.pdf |
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09-18-2012, 02:57 PM | #271 |
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what would on estimate that you are robbed power wise while retaining the OEM connectors on an intercooler... I cant see it being more than 5hp... am I incorrect?
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09-18-2012, 03:58 PM | #272 | |
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This is using an AEM as an external logger on a dyno. You can see in this picture on the OEM intercooler (left) we actually put GM temp sensor in the inlet and outlet to get correct temps from an external source. The car literally had nothing to do with the loggeing besides making a pull Michael |
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09-18-2012, 04:22 PM | #273 |
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I know you guys have a lot of data. I was just pointing out that the "hard" data that str8shot was referring to (posted by TT) was nothing more than a calculation based on a standard set of assumptions and some logs. The same "hard" data could be replicated for VRSF if so desired.
I'm not arguing for one IC over another, just pointing something out. |
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09-18-2012, 09:23 PM | #274 |
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Ooh Michael, Michael,
Yes, we all have seen this data multiple times. When will you post pressure drop data for your intercoolers? The ETS intercoolers have a high pressure drop. Your earlier intercoolers had bigger pressure drop than the stock one, but you somehow seem to omit this from your posts.
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03-17-2013, 11:00 AM | #278 |
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As a FYI
AA Sport intercooler with a ER Charge pipe will require some convincing to install. The only issue part is intake side where the outlet of the intercooler goes up to charge pipe. You have to push down the sleeve enough to make room so it is not a "complete" smooth transition. Just a heads up.
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03-19-2013, 04:07 PM | #279 |
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there is a new FMIC in the game this week. Cobb has released their helix-like stepped intercooler. It looks pretty nice and I'm thinking about jumping on it.
Wondering if anyone is interested in it as well. |
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03-25-2013, 12:46 AM | #280 |
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04-07-2013, 02:12 AM | #281 |
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Originally, I had my heart set on the beautiful Cobb FMIC.
But then I found my perfect intercooler in terms of having all the criteria I wanted: 1. low price 2. utilizes factory hoses (no cutting) 3. direct bolt-on (no bumper cutting, no trimming, no compromises) 4. helix/cobb style (stepped intercooler) 5. anodized 6. data posted by several members that backed low IATs And I found it! It was the Wagner upgrade intercooler. Let's just say, it was 30% cheaper than the Cobb intercooler. It was very hard decision to justify spending more for the Cobb since the performance would not be 1:1 dollar for dollar gain. Other intercoolers like ETS and Helix are great, but their price was high and didn't meet my criteria. After speaking to Jeff from TopGearTuning, he is right. All intercoolers will outperform the stock one by a huge margin. But comparing each intercooler is going to be just a popularity contest. Even the cheapo $300 Godspeed ebay intercooler has some decent results for its price. Anyways, what set me to finally buy it was when i talked to literally 4-5 members on e90post and 1addicts who have this intercooler. They all loved it and proved IATs were low. Again, I'm not going to sit here and bash any other intercooler or say Wagner is the best. What I'm trying to say is, for the money I was willing to spend, it met all my expectations and has backed up data. Here are some pictures on this beauty. It weighs 19.5 lbs, very heavy in my opinion compared to stock. Came double boxed, well packaged from Germany. I also love the fact it has upgraded studs and the intercooler will sit on the nut. That way, when you take out the intercooler each time, you are not wearing out the plastic mount that the stock screws bolt into. Rather, you just unscrew the nut and the studs stay in place. Very awesome design! Last edited by nukezero; 04-07-2013 at 02:21 AM.. |
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Wagner is painted, not anodized. Otherwise looks like a great FMIC!
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05-18-2013, 05:44 PM | #283 | |
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