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downpipe or intercooler?
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Intercooler | 23 | 56.10% | |
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07-24-2013, 03:53 PM | #1 |
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downpipe or intercooler?
Got a Cobb remap.
Want more power. Not much money. So which one will give me more power? aftermarket intercooler or downpipes? |
07-24-2013, 03:55 PM | #2 |
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Downpipes will give you more power. Intercooler will keep the power going longer.
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07-24-2013, 04:37 PM | #3 |
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Intercooler.
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07-24-2013, 04:48 PM | #4 |
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Intercooler . Keep those IAT's down that will let you make more power.
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07-24-2013, 04:49 PM | #5 |
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Most will say FMIC. This has been discussed in other threads.
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07-24-2013, 05:01 PM | #8 |
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What's your budget? If you are on a budget VRSF products are more affordable than manufacturers.
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07-24-2013, 05:06 PM | #9 |
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i thought i read somewhere an aftermarket intercooler was only really effective in places where it gets really hot and mainly during the summer? is that about right or way off?
that is the sole purpose i chose dps |
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07-24-2013, 05:55 PM | #12 |
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I say save up another $300 and install both the same weekend. But if not this intercooler: http://www.cxracing.com/mm5/merchant...&Category_Code call them and order the 4'' thick version
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07-24-2013, 11:01 PM | #15 |
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07-24-2013, 11:09 PM | #16 |
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Intercooler. /thread
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07-25-2013, 06:22 AM | #19 |
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Unlkely anyone with a RHD car would try themselves on their driveway as our steering rack makes it VERY difficult.
A good shop will charge about 4hrs for the install which is approx. £300, totally blowing the OP's budget. A FMIC job on a RHD car is no more difficult than LHD; it took me 45mins. |
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07-25-2013, 06:51 AM | #20 |
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* Intercooler + BMS OCC (http://www.burgertuning.com/BMW_335_oil_catch_can.html) should be your 1st mod
and then DP's 2nd |
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