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      06-04-2020, 03:39 PM   #595
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I don't think you will gain any power but it will surely prevent the engine from cutting timing when your stock intercooler is totally overwhelmed after a 20min session.

I really felt it on long stretches with the oem intercooler, I now have the comp 1 and I saw a difference. For now I find the stock power adequate for track day but It was frustrating to feel the loss of power.
This so true. I would notice my top speed go down by several MPH on stock IC after just a few laps, every single session. I recently installed a new intercooler as well, can't wait to test it out.
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I'm convinced even on the road I have experienced pulled timing .

Car just doesn't seem as fast and aggressive. Car cools a bit then next pull is mega again like the car has been temporarily mapped.
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It was 80-90 degrees today depending on where I was and I did some highway pulls and some back road driving in offline mode with BM3 but it failed to log ANY of the data probably because I didn't log in. Super annoying.

Anyway with Wagner Evo Comp 2 IAT seemed to float around 90-110 so I guess average around 100 depending on what I was doing. Using ACN stage one tune on BM3. Definitely much cooler on the back roads because it doesn't feel safe to rev it all the way up top over and over on these roads so I never even get close to really heat soaking the IC. The back to back to back pulls on the highway to redline seems to stress the IC more.

If I recall correctly with the stock IC it was getting to like 135+ on a hot day with like one pull so obviously this intercooler is a lot better than stock. How good is it relative to a competing product, and does it really cool off faster between WOT I couldn't say.

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It's not so much power you will gain it's power you will lose when the ECU pulls timing because IAT temps.
This is correct.
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This so true. I would notice my top speed go down by several MPH on stock IC after just a few laps, every single session. I recently installed a new intercooler as well, can't wait to test it out.
This is also correct. The car will pull timing if IATs get too high. Which is why you want the most thermal capacity when selecting an intercooler.
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I'm convinced even on the road I have experienced pulled timing .

Car just doesn't seem as fast and aggressive. Car cools a bit then next pull is mega again like the car has been temporarily mapped.
This happens, especially when a car is at a standstill.

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It was 80-90 degrees today depending on where I was and I did some highway pulls and some back road driving in offline mode with BM3 but it failed to log ANY of the data probably because I didn't log in. Super annoying.

Anyway with Wagner Evo Comp 2 IAT seemed to float around 90-110 so I guess average around 100 depending on what I was doing. Using ACN stage one tune on BM3. Definitely much cooler on the back roads because it doesn't feel safe to rev it all the way up top over and over on these roads so I never even get close to really heat soaking the IC. The back to back to back pulls on the highway to redline seems to stress the IC more.

If I recall correctly with the stock IC it was getting to like 135+ on a hot day with like one pull so obviously this intercooler is a lot better than stock. How good is it relative to a competing product, and does it really cool off faster between WOT I couldn't say.
The Evo2 has more thermal capacity than the stock intercooler (It takes longer to heat up) but it cools down at the same rate. In fact, the Evo 2 does not cool down faster than any of the other intercoolers of the same size.
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      06-15-2020, 12:19 PM   #599
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Alright, here are some logs on the first version of my E45 Jordan Tuned map. The map itself feels similar to OTS Stg 2 E30, so we'll amp it up in coming revisions. I'll limit my comments in this thread to just IATs.

In general, the Evo3 stays ~20F above ambient when rolling around town or just cruising, and ~25-35F if you're in traffic or stop & go. But, it drops to ~15F above ambient as soon as you accelerate or go WOT, and temps remain stable thru 5th gear. Examples:

https://www.bootmod3.net/log?id=5ee4...0b432aeba26ce8
https://www.bootmod3.net/log?id=5ee5...729b0f2d41897e

Here's a similar pull where I was in traffic before pulling out for clean air and doing a pull. Ambient/IAT delta starts at 35F, but drops to 19F thru 4th gear:

https://www.bootmod3.net/log?id=5ee5...90c61ca6d7fd52

And here are some back to back 3-4 pulls with hard braking in between. Ambient/IAT delta drops to 16F in the first 3-4 pull and increases to 26F after the 7th pull. This compares to a 50F ambient/IAT delta increase with my Evo2 in back to back pulls (second link):

https://www.bootmod3.net/log?id=5ee4...729b0ea9b3c476
https://www.bootmod3.net/log?id=5d72...90c6192c630438

Overall, it's interesting how this IC behaves. Ambient/IAT delta when driving normally isn't anything to write home about, but isn't bad either. But, when under load the Evo3's ability to shed heat and keep the ambient/IAT delta in check is pretty impressive, especially into 5th gear.

How it will perform on a hot track day is still an open question. Altho, from previous experience I can say that my method of back-to-back street pulls and hard braking are pretty taxing and just about as taxing (temp wise) as when I'm on track. As SeanWRT once said, my street logs highlight the excellent stopping power of my AP Racing BBK.


Lastly, I didn’t have room to wring it out thru 5th on each pull like I wanted, so I’ll do try to do that as I get tune revisions so we can see how things hold up as I’m really taxing the car.

Either way, I'm pretty stoked about the Evo3 and what looks to be good WOT IAT management during back to back pulls from an IC that doesn't increase lag, doesn't weight 40lbs, and that mounts securely to the crash bumper.
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Thanks Mike.

Here are some good 3-4-5 pulls with the Evo3 and hard braking in between. This is also with revision 1 (18.7psi, 11deg timing) of my Cary Jordan base map (17.2psi, 11deg timing) and it feels like we're making a decent bit more power!

In summary, ambient/IAT delta maintained 16F in the first 3-4 pull and increased to 25F in the longest back to back 5th gear pull. Not bad considering we keep upping the hp on a Stg 2+ E45 map with Dinan turbo. Already requested revision 2!

https://www.bootmod3.net/log?id=5ee7...0b431db2fb3a94

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Thanks Mike.

Here are some good 3-4-5 pulls with the Evo3 and hard braking in between. This is also with revision 1 (18.7psi, 11deg timing) of my Cary Jordan base map (17.2psi, 11deg timing) and it feels like we're making a decent bit more power!

In summary, ambient/IAT delta maintained 16F in the first 3-4 pull and increased to 25F in the longest back to back 5th gear pull. Not bad considering we keep upping the hp on a Stg 2+ E45 map with Dinan turbo. Already requested revision 2!

https://www.bootmod3.net/log?id=5ee7...0b431db2fb3a94
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Hey Mike, so is the Wagner EVO I or II Competition the only tube and fin IC you currently offer?
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Hey Mike, so is the Wagner EVO I or II Competition the only tube and fin IC you currently offer?
Correct, Wagner Tuning Competition line is the only tube and fin intercoolers we offer
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Sorry for the photos. But, at the moment I'm looking at a MAD tuning intercooler(middle photos). Problem is that it looks similar to the eBay option($200 last photo) but also looks like the wagner ($800 first photo). Not sure what to do.
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Sorry for the photos. But, at the moment I'm looking at a MAD tuning intercooler(middle photos). Problem is that it looks similar to the eBay option($200 last photo) but also looks like the wagner ($800 first photo). Not sure what to do.
While I know across numerous platforms people have had success with some ebay intercoolers I would personally go for something that has a bit more proven fitment history. When the ebay ones fit people seem happy but some take a little adjusting and for me the headache certainly wouldn't be worth it, also keep in mind the M2 has the additional brace meaning fitment is even more important.

I actually read through this entire thread one morning a few weeks ago and ended up reaching out to Mike@x-ph.com who was not only helpful but his pricing was also great. I ended up ordering a CSF from him based on fitment, reviews and since my goal is FBO. Shoot Mike an email or give a call.
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Sorry for the photos. But, at the moment I'm looking at a MAD tuning intercooler(middle photos). Problem is that it looks similar to the eBay option($200 last photo) but also looks like the wagner ($800 first photo). Not sure what to do.
A lot of companies use the Wagner design as their base design, their final product ends up looking very similar to Wagner in terms of dimensions.

With that being said, just because it looks like does not mean it will perform the same. The MAD intercooler has a good fin density, it's been used for years (with different brands putting their name on it).

In my opinion, it will perform a lot better than a random Ebay intercooler.
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Sorry for the photos. But, at the moment I'm looking at a MAD tuning intercooler(middle photos). Problem is that it looks similar to the eBay option($200 last photo) but also looks like the wagner ($800 first photo). Not sure what to do.
A lot of companies use the Wagner design as their base design, their final product ends up looking very similar to Wagner in terms of dimensions.

With that being said, just because it looks like does not mean it will perform the same. The MAD intercooler has a good fin density, it's been used for years (with different brands putting their name on it).

In my opinion, it will perform a lot better than a random Ebay intercooler.
Do you have an MAD tuning intercooler performance stats yet?
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Chinese companies will copy the outside design of Wagner so it looks the same but not the flow profile inside. Those are the garbage eBay ones.
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So i am in the market for an intercooler just to help keep the temps low in the humid southern summer days, and i noticed this CSF race IC here says no trimming required. The Street core however is listed in the title as direct replacement. So IS the race core truly a drop in and its just a tight fit and the street just easier to install? Does the race core install from the bottom like replacement ones or do you have to remove the front bumper? Thanks. BTW its for an 18 and this summer i would like to add a downpipe, tune, and some other bits as the warranty expires at the end of the year.

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So i am in the market for an intercooler just to help keep the temps low in the humid southern summer days, and i noticed this CSF race IC here says no trimming required. The Street core however is listed in the title as direct replacement. So IS the race core truly a drop in and its just a tight fit and the street just easier to install? Does the race core install from the bottom like replacement ones or do you have to remove the front bumper? Thanks. BTW its for an 18 and this summer i would like to add a downpipe, tune, and some other bits as the warranty expires at the end of the year.

https://x-ph.com/cts-turbo-bmw-f20-f...kit-race-core/
I can't comment on fitment because I don't have one and this is a fairly new product, but what I can say is CTS is a really reputable company so fitment should be perfect.

However, that being said the larger the intercooler the more difficult it will be to install, especially if you are doing it on jack stands because you will be bench pressing a 50-60lbs block of aluminium inches from your face with one arm in a weird position (meaning it is extremely hard to lift) while your other arm is trying to screw it in.
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I can't comment on fitment because I don't have one and this is a fairly new product, but what I can say is CTS is a really reputable company so fitment should be perfect.

However, that being said the larger the intercooler the more difficult it will be to install, especially if you are doing it on jack stands because you will be bench pressing a 50-60lbs block of aluminium inches from your face with one arm in a weird position (meaning it is extremely hard to lift) while your other arm is trying to screw it in.
It's not going to weigh anywhere near the much, but yeah it could be a tad more difficult to install. The biggest question is "what are you using it for?"
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So i am in the market for an intercooler just to help keep the temps low in the humid southern summer days, and i noticed this CSF race IC here says no trimming required. The Street core however is listed in the title as direct replacement. So IS the race core truly a drop in and its just a tight fit and the street just easier to install? Does the race core install from the bottom like replacement ones or do you have to remove the front bumper? Thanks. BTW its for an 18 and this summer i would like to add a downpipe, tune, and some other bits as the warranty expires at the end of the year.

https://x-ph.com/cts-turbo-bmw-f20-f...kit-race-core/
The install can be done but as mentioned its not going to be easy due to the weight and size (tight fitment) of the intercooler.
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It's not going to weigh anywhere near the much, but yeah it could be a tad more difficult to install. The biggest question is "what are you using it for?"
Yeah I have plans for FBO and tune and either ethanol blend or big turbo later on. But I just don't want to have to get a different i/c in a year so I am trying to find one big enough but without requiring cutting. The FBO will eventually happen the e85 or turbo is a maybe.
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Any information or tests with the ARM motorsport intercooler compared to others?
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Yeah I have plans for FBO and tune and either ethanol blend or big turbo later on. But I just don't want to have to get a different i/c in a year so I am trying to find one big enough but without requiring cutting. The FBO will eventually happen the e85 or turbo is a maybe.
Daily driving? If you're going big turbo, I recommend a 11"+ tall intercooler. It appears that frontal area is more important than depth, and fin density more important than both.
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