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THE ULTIMATE Intercooler Thread - What to Look For Before Buying an FMIC
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03-03-2016, 03:45 PM | #23 | |
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manufacturing country is not important, what matters in the finished product, design and quality control Get an ebay intercooler, compare it with a VRSF one and you will see obvious differences (use my first post as a reference)
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03-03-2016, 03:46 PM | #24 |
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We do stock most of them ... I will try to get you pictures
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03-03-2016, 03:48 PM | #26 | |
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For a fair comparison, intercoolers need to be tested on the same car same mods, preferably same day and same road. Other factors like ambient temp vs starting temp should be considered as well
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03-03-2016, 03:49 PM | #27 | |
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Start by mentioning your current and future mods + budget
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03-03-2016, 03:50 PM | #28 |
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ER FMIC is a quality product
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03-03-2016, 03:52 PM | #29 | |
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Let me know if i can help make your next FMIC decision easier
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03-03-2016, 03:57 PM | #30 | |
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Not all intercoolers offer a noticeable upgrade over stock. All proven brand intercoolers do I have seen some ebay intercoolers with ridiculous core density and finish. .. Highly doubt they will do any better than stock
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03-03-2016, 03:59 PM | #32 |
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Currently have N54 Tuning catless dp's and UR cai. Running MHD Stage 1 93 oct. Was about to pull the trigger on the ATM fmic ($737 shipped). Have been thinking about it for months. Upgrading turbos is probably 2 years away for me.
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03-03-2016, 03:59 PM | #33 | |
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A big intercooler with low fin density might lower IAT based on size alone but pressure drop will suffer
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03-03-2016, 04:03 PM | #34 | |
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Wagner EVO II Competition ETS 7" AA Race Evolution Racewerks VRSF 7" Pros and cons of each can be discussed but i would rather not do so on this thread or i might get in trouble with some manufacturers ![]()
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03-03-2016, 04:09 PM | #35 |
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Overpriced. Save your $$$ especially if that far away from upgraded turbos.
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My previous two 335s were AMS, and Helix systems so I look forward to comparing the Wagner to those.
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Most people don't know the difference because they go from stock to VRSF and think hell yeah because they did a mod. But honestly if you compare their products to what a lot of the other vendors are offering it's not even close. You get what you pay for.
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Heres some good comparisons...sorry wagner.
Ams reminds me of the Mosselman.
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The manufacturer of the intercooler made the comparison tests?
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