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THE ULTIMATE Intercooler Thread - What to Look For Before Buying an FMIC
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11-06-2016, 11:39 PM | #353 | |
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11-08-2016, 02:25 PM | #356 |
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11-09-2016, 06:27 PM | #358 |
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I'm currently looking at purchasing a FMIC and tossing up between either
Wagner Evo 1 vs. VRSF 5" stepped / 7" Wagner evo 1 seems like an easy installation whereas the VRSF may be a lot harder and so might take to a shop to do. Price wise a Wagner will cost me $1020 AUD + DIY vs. VRSF $600ish + $300-400 installation What are your thoughts on which is the best cooler? |
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11-09-2016, 06:28 PM | #359 | |
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Wagner EVO 2 is comparable to the 7" What kind of mods do you have on your car?
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11-09-2016, 06:31 PM | #360 | |
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So basically a FMIC will make me FBO What would you suggest? Would probably not upgrade turbos unless they are blown |
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11-09-2016, 06:34 PM | #361 | |
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Do you track your car often?
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11-09-2016, 06:41 PM | #363 | |
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Both would be a major upgrade and offer great value for your money
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11-10-2016, 08:29 AM | #364 |
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Our 7" HD core will outperform the Wagner Evo 2 due to it's larger overall volume and denser fin pack. It's also a bit less expensive. The install of the Evo 2 and the 7" is the same
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11-10-2016, 01:17 PM | #365 |
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Any multi gear logs to show IATs with the 7" HD? And how does the HD handle increased flow from big frame turbos?
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11-10-2016, 01:43 PM | #366 |
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At the top of page 17, that's the 7" HD. It's perfect for stock frame turbos but any 7" intercooler starts becoming a flow restriction above 650whp. Our 7.5" Stepped Race intercooler is better suited for anything above that HP level.
Here's a repost of the 2-4 gear pull with out 7" HD. 9 degree rise over 3 gears. |
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I've only had one vendor who ive spoken to that didn't try to push me into the more expensive evo 2. most vendors will push you into the evo 2 (or some other better core). they aren't wrong they are better however whether there is any difference for stock turbo guys is unlikely and the price gap is significant for very little gain (if any). evo 1 performance is a huge improvement on the stock intercooler. best part is there is no modification to the car required. |
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That being said even on stock turbos if you are pushing over 400 whp, 5" intercooler like the EVO 1 starts having trouble keeping up. Thats why we offer bigger cores for FBO applications
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12-05-2016, 09:39 PM | #369 |
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Is there any additional information available on the new VRSF 7" HD core?
I see the option available to order, but no real information on what he difference is compared to the standard 7" core |
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12-05-2016, 10:38 PM | #372 |
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Its better than stock but no where near the level of the brand intecoolers ... If you are going to spend money on upgrading your intercooler get something that is worth it
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12-05-2016, 10:42 PM | #373 | |
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This is a test unit not meant to be sold to the public so finish is not great
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