Attention everyone with Stg3 and stock intercoolers: upgrade your intercoolers, NOW
06-28-2006, 04:16 AM
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Attention everyone with Stg3 and stock intercoolers: upgrade your intercoolers, NOW
hey guys, just wanted to restate the obvious: intercoolers on a stage3 car make the car a completely new beast.
I had AWE Intercoolers on my car, but i sold them because im switching to a front mount. In the mean time, ive been running stock intercoolers. I swear to you i almost feel like im on KO3s again, ive lost all of my top end. It feels just like the KO3s in that there is a power spike, then the power just drops off pretty bad.
The extra cooling and the capability to run more boost with better intercoolers is really a huge jump in power. Im on 17-18psi now. i cant wait to get my IC done and get my power back!! car feels weak...
I had AWE Intercoolers on my car, but i sold them because im switching to a front mount. In the mean time, ive been running stock intercoolers. I swear to you i almost feel like im on KO3s again, ive lost all of my top end. It feels just like the KO3s in that there is a power spike, then the power just drops off pretty bad.
The extra cooling and the capability to run more boost with better intercoolers is really a huge jump in power. Im on 17-18psi now. i cant wait to get my IC done and get my power back!! car feels weak...
06-28-2006, 05:12 AM
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Who's making your front mount for ya?
<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/40679/july_2004_009.jpg"></center><p>Just wondering, 'cause the company that makes my SMICs is making some front mounts that I tried out a little while ago. I can give you some pointers on the hacking of the bumper, or brackets you'll need.
06-28-2006, 05:24 AM
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bought a set over the weekend... "Silva" IPP. Waiting to hear from them...
supposedly theyll be here sometime this week if they were shipped monday as scheduled...
im eagerly awaiting this mod, ive heard great things about it on stageIII b5's... but not much on stage II's so im hoping this mod isnt in vain...
im eagerly awaiting this mod, ive heard great things about it on stageIII b5's... but not much on stage II's so im hoping this mod isnt in vain...
06-28-2006, 05:39 AM
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while their effect on IAT's over a series of dyno runs has yet to be fully logged and explored...
I can say that when I dynoed my car stayed, the runs were all within 3whp of each other. Also, the guy running the dyno was eager to go home (i guess), because he didnt even wait 30 seconds between runs.
The car that was most similar to me (sans Intercoolers) saw a 19hp/31tq drop from his 1st to 3rd runs. Although, his first run was helped out by getting to sit in front of the fans for almost 10 extra minutes while the guys tried to get a good connection to his spark plug cable (for their rpm sensor)
The car that was most similar to me (sans Intercoolers) saw a 19hp/31tq drop from his 1st to 3rd runs. Although, his first run was helped out by getting to sit in front of the fans for almost 10 extra minutes while the guys tried to get a good connection to his spark plug cable (for their rpm sensor)
06-28-2006, 05:44 AM
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ive read a few positive things about the Silvas recently stating that some received a 30 bhp gain...
iirc... i dont believe ill see anything like that but even if theres a noticeable difference id be happy.
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06-28-2006, 05:59 AM
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:/ i was asked not to release any info about the IC...
its a kit in the making for our cars.. its a vert core style.. i already have it mounted and everything, just not hooked up (lol! 3 intercooler mod, insane power). i wasnt expecting the piping to take me this long (looking for someone to do it custom). i appreciate your offer for the help though!! thanks!