New IC on Stock Turbo..benefits?

[paranoidTSi]

I was wondering if it would yield much of a performance gain if I were to upgrade the intercooler on a stock turbo.

I ordered a Supra SMIC for $141 that is "DSM Ready" with the endcap already flipped. I was just wondering if I need to upgrade the turbo to see any benefits from this setup?

 

[2gtalonklos]

It will help a little, but nothing huge. You will really feel the benifits if you get an upgraded turbo.

 

[airbrat]

with just a boost controller and other basic upgrades you pretty much will already maxed out what the t25 can put out. Adding a supra smic will yield an results if any.

Only by taking care of the "basic" upgrades and then moving on to an upgraded turbo will you feel the benifit of that smic.

 

[paranoidTSi]

I'm also adding hard piping to all IC channels, as well as new downpipe, fuel pump and intake pipe..will this add anything on the stock turbo? Or basically I've maxed out until I upgrade the turbo?

Sorry to be such a pest. I'm just stuck with my tight budget and I figured while I have my tax return I mind as well upgrade the supporting components so when I get the money I can add the turbo.

 

[TurBoGs-T]

Yea the t25 is pretty much maxed out. You should definately do a full exhaust. But get that crappy t25 outta there as soon as you can. I know mine is gettin out asap.