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So yeah their products are priced lower than competitors. Their product might even perform better. However you have to consider build quality, fitment, customer service, and in the case of an intercooler if lag and weight matter to you more than money and total cooling ability. |
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03-04-2020, 07:57 PM | #488 |
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I have a FBO M2 with Dinan P2 package (Intake, IC, Exhaust & Turbo)+ ER Catless Downpipe + AA Charge Pipe.
Is a 35-40deg IAT increase normal on just a mid 3-5 gear pull? Ambient is ~74F IAT at the beginning of the pull is ~93 and ending at 128 which obviously is messing with my timing. Fairly disappointed as the weather is going to be much worse in the summer and a 3rd-5th gear pull is nothing really abusive. Would another IC be better? Is this normal or can something else be wrong that is causing these high IATs? |
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03-04-2020, 08:25 PM | #489 | |
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From my logging, the Evo 2 Comp stayed about 20F cooler in traffic (only 5-10F above ambient) and didn’t heat up nearly as quick on single or back to back pulls. You’ll still see IATs 40-50F above ambient on hot summer days after 20min or so with the Evo 2, but it takes a lot longer to get there than the Dinan IC. |
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I'd really like to see how it compares, I was expecting the Dinan IC to be one of the best given the dual core design, etc. |
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03-04-2020, 10:39 PM | #492 | |
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no lag on the butt dyno with stage 2 mhd
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I've gone through this whole thread and I'm even more confused.
I'm wanting to BM3 stage 2, got VRSF catless DP, VRSF charge pipes and i'm only missing the intercooler. Car will do the odd amature track day or motorkhana for fun (not competition), but will be mostly weekend fun car with maybe 1 daily commute to work a week. I was directed to this thread which at first explained a bit about the theory and differences in the technology and design, but doesn't seem to mention anything like "this interccoler cools better than X, but has reduced response" or "this internal airflow design is optimised better than X", "Model X fits in the OEM space without any modifications, Y model needs reo to be cut back" etc... Then there are conflicting information being posted. Can there not be some sort of "good better best" system from someone who is actually in the know? Literally all the brands say they are the best, all have the best flowing and cooling characteristics. Or is my inital gut feeling of "they are all better than stock and all will be a better choice than stock but some are slightly better than others and it doesn't really make that much of a difference for amature weekend fun and street applications? I thought this "The ultimate intercooler thread" would get me closer to a decision with pros and cons of each major brand/model leaving me with an easier decision of what I want to compromise and what I want to not compromise on. Instead this thread goes around in circles and contradicts itself at times. |
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Here is how I recommend approaching it. 1- select the correct size 5" for stage 1 or stock, 6"+ for stage 2+ 2- select tube and fin vs. bar and plate. 3- select the brand you like most based on reviews, pricing and build quality If you still need help, I'm here to answer any question
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Does anyone have experience with the Airtec intercooler?
https://www.airtecmotorsport.com/pro...er-for-bmw-m2/ |
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i would either get the csf, wagner or er...they all do well and would be easier to resell later down the line...
my personal opinion would be csf..best value in terms of price, performance and resale
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Hi Mike, Do you know if the CSF tends to fit easily without needing to cut anything? Also it will be bolting up to the VRSF charge pipes I bought from you in December. Cheers |
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The VRSF boast the most cooling of all these brands mentioned here and is cheaper - I would tell other to research the user reviews on them, and consider the purchase...it’s what I’m doing. |
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It will bolt up with the VRSF charge pipe
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03-12-2020, 08:15 PM | #506 | |
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Also i read a lot of good reviews on csf, people tend to buy them pretty fast on the for sales forum threads, so i know i can resale it pretty fast if i changed my mind or move onto a different car and csf is the only aftermarket intercooler fceuro offers life time warranty on. In terms of total cost of ownership to performance, i thought csf was a better choice. i have a vrsf charge pipe and wasnt very happy with their fitment but it does work. |
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