OBX intercooler Questions
4G63t Power
09-08-2004, 11:32 PM
OK heres the deal... Im thinking of upgrading to a front mount on my 90 tsi. Ive been looking on ebay and this seems to be the best deal. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7920192435&category=33742. I can get it for 12 bucks a month. Anyhow... I have a small 16g, k&n intake, muffler tip, wires ect. nothing big other than the turbo. Im running 15lbs of boost and still running rich. If i get this intercooler, would it be to big for the small 16g... like would I get a lot of lag from it. Do you guys think i should go smaller than this one or is it a good size. I doubt ill be upgrading the turbo but i will be doing other things like exhaust and such. If it is a good idea, what kind of gains would I expect to see. Any input would be great... Thanks...
EclipseRST
09-09-2004, 04:34 AM
i'd do hard piping for your SMIC and get exhaust first, because the SMIC will cool enough air that the small 16g is pushing. then get a FMIC and piping later on down the line if you really want it...
BTW... SMIC = Side Mount Intercooler
FMIC = Front Mount Intercooler
BTW... SMIC = Side Mount Intercooler
FMIC = Front Mount Intercooler
4G63t Power
09-09-2004, 04:33 PM
Yeah but I can get the intercooler for 12 bucks a month which is cheap as hell. A good exhaust custom built would be like 250 and up. Anyhow... what kind of gain would you think would be seen from it quater mile. My best was a 14.5 with bald tires (AWD) and I was breaking loose and spinning on the launch. Also will I see alot of turbo lag from it? Thanks
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