Intercooler re-tune?

[Cameron R]

Do I need to retune my 2g if I put a bigger intercooler in it?

 

[Mello]

No you should not need to retune with only changing your intercooler (as long as you did not have nor create any new vacuum leaks in the process).

 

[MorrisonFab]

A possibility, yes.
More so with speed density if the cooler, denser air charge at the same boost level requires more fuel.
A MAS setup won't be as picky as it will see the extra airflow and adjust fuel appropriately.

Need vs want are two different things, though It's a good idea, especially if you want to get the most out of your investment.

 

[Mello]

I always thought SD would never know the differrence with intercooler size. I have my AIT after the intercooleer so my ECU just thinks it's getting air temp.

 

[Brembo]

The way I see it, if it is better intercooler then you could run more timing, if it is worst then you will knock. A retune you can adjust this. Is it necessary no but you can make more power with a retune in terms of trying to run more timing with a better intercooler.

 

[Turbo2g]

Why do you want a bigger intercooler? Just the "sweet look" of it will be all you're getting. Most agree that it hurts performance with a stock turbo. More lag time etc.

 

[PlanZero]

^ the OP needs to fill out his profile. I seriously doubt he has a t25 if he has a way to tune. That's the first thing to go.

Someone said protect your investment!!!! Rotfl. Holy crap I haven't laughed that hard in a while. Thanks. First time I ever heard of a DSM or even an intercooler being referred to as an investment.

 

[Vegas Smith]

Why do you want a bigger intercooler?

Probably cause he want's his car to make more hp.

 

[Cameron R]

Why do you want a bigger intercooler? Just the "sweet look" of it will be all you're getting. Most agree that it hurts performance with a stock turbo. More lag time etc.

Main reason is because the intercooler was given to me and it looks better so I might as well throw it on

 

[Cameron R]

Probably cause he want's his car to make more hp.

Nope, just was given to me and I want to use it

 

[Cameron R]

^ the OP needs to fill out his profile. I seriously doubt he has a t25 if he has a way to tune. That's the first thing to go.

Someone said protect your investment!!!! Rotfl. Holy crap I haven't laughed that hard in a while. Thanks. First time I ever heard of a DSM or even an intercooler being referred to as an investment.

I recently bought the car and it came with a ECULink tuning system but idk what the hell im doing when it comes to tuning so I’m scared to mess with it

 

[Vegas Smith]

Sign up on the ecmlink forums and read the how-tos. I promise anyone can do it.