Just how much can the stock intercooler take??

[xsteclipse6902]

Im going to try and get a pte 50 trim, afc, and 550cc's pretty soon and i dont want to shell out another 1,000 for a front mount rite now. Can i run this safely with my stock ic and just how much potential (hp wise) will i be holding back by not running a front mount? Also 550's r good enough for the 50 trim rite?

 

[blcknspo0ln]

of course you will be holding back.. stock SMIC is only good up to about 17 psi and 2 runs... after that it will be heatsoaked like a fat b*tch on a summer day

50 trim i'd suggest going 660's... an FMIC is expensive but will help cure knock and lower charge temps dramatically.. especially if you're running that big a turbo.

and the BIGGEST piece of advice i can give you... buy and install SUPPORTING MODS before you go and get a bigger turbo like the 50 trim.

i'd suggest getting : SAFC, injectors, FMIC,.. then the 50 trim... or buy it all at once

 

[xsteclipse6902]

So if i cant buy it all at once can i install the injectors,controller, and pump on the t25 and run fine?

 

[98spydert]

Yep, you could get the hang of tuning it and then throw on the 50 trim later. Probably a better idea actually to hold off on that big turbo until you drop the money on the IC to go with it

 

[98RedGs]

Yep, you could get the hang of tuning it and then throw on the 50 trim later. Probably a better idea actually to hold off on that big turbo until you drop the money on the IC to go with it

Or do like some people do and buy an assload of items and stockpile them.


That's a good idea..
But I'd get a few other mods before you jump up to a 50trim unless your ordering a complete setup at one time.