Intercooler suggestions ?

**rgillen1028** · 10-09-2012 02:59 PM

What would you say would be the best performance intercooler, but also not to expensive .

**Sasquatch** · 10-09-2012 03:05 PM

I <3 my Process West

Top Mount Intercooler Kit - Process West

**SD_GR** · 10-09-2012 03:05 PM

I would categorize this as an "if you have to ask" situation. If you have to ask, you don't need an intercooler. In general if you don't have a substantially larger turbo than stock, you don't need an intercooler. If you do need an intercooler, I'd suggest the simplest solution possible -- stay TMIC unless absolutely necessary, and only then go FMIC.

If curious, run a search for "best TMIC" and see what brand names pop up. You want to minimize the "fitting" work needed (zero is ideal).

**rgillen1028** · 10-09-2012 03:35 PM

What if i were to eventually get a upgraded turbo? would the intercooler help intercooler help increase hp alone?

**SD_GR** · 10-09-2012 03:38 PM

Depending on just how big the new turbo is, yes. I'd just do everything if/when the turbo is upgraded though. There are other places to get power before the IC needs any attention.

**EJ257** · 10-09-2012 11:05 PM

Originally Posted by rgillen1028

What if i were to eventually get a upgraded turbo? would the intercooler help intercooler help increase hp alone?

Not without remapping the ECU to account for the better cooling provided.

**MainFrame** · 10-09-2012 11:50 PM

A more efficient intercooler will allow you to tune the car more aggressively, so even with the stock turbo you will be able to get a little more out of the tune with a good intercooler. Without a custom tune you will see very little gains from upgrading the intercooler.

I would also recommend the Process West. The old school Spearco is very good as well.. and the cheapest one I would consider worthwhile is the TurboXS TMIC.