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Looking for a better way to intercool my SF5.
I've been reading dozens of threads on several websites but there are simply too many options.
A lot of information dates back from 2004 and upwards and now so many years later i assume that several options have proven themselves while others have proven to be useless.
I'm going for a TD04L, Walbro pump, ECutek, and a complete 3" Downpipe and exhaust for the time being. (about 270HP at the flywheel / 380NM)
After that gets 'old' I'm thinking of upgrading the turbo, injectors, camshafts, and my goal is about 350 Hp at the flywheel and about 450NM of torque.
In the proces i'd like to upgrade the intercooler but i don't want to end up having to upgrade it all once more when i upgrade to the bigger turbo.
In other words buying an intercooler that will be perfect for my current needs and still be adequate for my future needs.
I've seen both FMIC systems and TMIC systems that range from cheap (Ebay TMIC's) to downright ridiculously high priced (Both TMIC and FMIC systems).
Now, i've read about fitment problems with bigger than stock TMIC but those problems can be solved with adapting some brackets.
I do wonder if an FMIC is an option for a SF5 without butchering the complete front bumper and what not.
Therefore, at this moment i'm leaning towards a TMIC.
What would be the best choice as far as performance, price and fitment goes ?
I'm not aiming directly at the cheapest version one could find but the versions from Perrin and other hi performance companies are about 6-10 times the amount and that's plain ridiculous for a daily driver, besides i'm driving a SF5 meaning that money doesn't grow on trees in my case.
Thanks !
I've been reading dozens of threads on several websites but there are simply too many options.
A lot of information dates back from 2004 and upwards and now so many years later i assume that several options have proven themselves while others have proven to be useless.
I'm going for a TD04L, Walbro pump, ECutek, and a complete 3" Downpipe and exhaust for the time being. (about 270HP at the flywheel / 380NM)
After that gets 'old' I'm thinking of upgrading the turbo, injectors, camshafts, and my goal is about 350 Hp at the flywheel and about 450NM of torque.
In the proces i'd like to upgrade the intercooler but i don't want to end up having to upgrade it all once more when i upgrade to the bigger turbo.
In other words buying an intercooler that will be perfect for my current needs and still be adequate for my future needs.
I've seen both FMIC systems and TMIC systems that range from cheap (Ebay TMIC's) to downright ridiculously high priced (Both TMIC and FMIC systems).
Now, i've read about fitment problems with bigger than stock TMIC but those problems can be solved with adapting some brackets.
I do wonder if an FMIC is an option for a SF5 without butchering the complete front bumper and what not.
Therefore, at this moment i'm leaning towards a TMIC.
What would be the best choice as far as performance, price and fitment goes ?
I'm not aiming directly at the cheapest version one could find but the versions from Perrin and other hi performance companies are about 6-10 times the amount and that's plain ridiculous for a daily driver, besides i'm driving a SF5 meaning that money doesn't grow on trees in my case.
Thanks !