2G Intercooler questions

[PearlSweatshirt]

I'm trying to figure out which front mount intercooler that I should go with. I've researched on 2 options. The ETS street kit or this VRSF kit. The ETS is an easy install and seems like it's had good reviews, but it's expensive. With the VRSF, it Is cheap and also has good reviews but doesn't seem as if it is as compatible as the ETS.

Any opinions? Or other kits in question?

 

[PearlSweatshirt]

I went from an old greddy long route fmic to a 3.5" ets short route. With the greddy I would gain 5-10* in a 3rd gear pull 3k to 7k. With the ets I lose 5* or more on same pull.

So this is a bad idea then? I can't even make a decision when I come on the forums. Cause everybody has a pro and everybody has a con but I'd be lost without yall

 

[91stocker]

Basically if you have the coin get the ets kit. Its a better product, better core, better fit. You'll have more room to grow in the future. The only con is the price.

If you're on a budget grab the vrsf (as long as they are not on back order). Its a fine kit that will be adequate for most moderate/street dsm's.

 

[97_4g63t]

So this is a bad idea then? I can't even make a decision when I come on the forums. Cause everybody has a pro and everybody has a con but I'd be lost without yall

I'm sure whatever kit you decide on will be fine. Just depends how much you wanna spend. I went with a f*** it go big or go home right.

 

[Tigerinstincts]

I went from an old greddy long route fmic to a 3.5" ets short route. With the greddy I would gain 5-10* in a 3rd gear pull 3k to 7k. With the ets I lose 5* or more on same pull.

Hmmm that's interesting. There could be more thats going on. This is me just thinking out loud but generally longer route piping has a larger pressure drop. This means the quantity of air entering the engine is smaller due to a drop in pressure. Less air means less power. The ecu has more room to adjust timing now since the quantity of air is in fact less than it would be with a short route with a less dramatic pressure drop. This effect could very well be minuscule but enough to change your timing that you're seeing. Again I'm just brain storming but you could in fact be making a bit more power but enough to change your timing. Idk if my logic makes sense or I could just be over thinking this too much but that's my guess

 

[97_4g63t]

Hmmm that's interesting. There could be more thats going on. This is me just thinking out loud but generally longer route piping has a larger pressure drop. This means the quantity of air entering the engine is smaller due to a drop in pressure. Less air means less power. The ecu has more room to adjust timing now since the quantity of air is in fact less than it would be with a short route with a less dramatic pressure drop. This effect could very well be minuscule but enough to change your timing that you're seeing. Again I'm just brain storming but you could in fact be making a bit more power but enough to change your timing. Idk if my logic makes sense or I could just be over thinking this too much but that's my guess

I'm not talking about timing I'm talking about iat ha ha

 

[Tigerinstincts]

Omg…I'm just gonna leave now.