For the money I would say E.T.S. but there are a lot of great companies making intercoolers.... if you are looking for a "stock replacement" and are trying your best to save some money, I'd suggest a 3" IC from E.T.S. for around $450 especially you are using stock/green turbo... do a search and you will see that there is not much to be gained by replacing IC piping, with the exception of the LICP which (although its debatable) it can give you quicker spool and a few extra whp. All the information you would ever need or care to know about this topic you can find on this forum with a little searching around

 

ets all the way!

 

+1 on searching

 

Heck yes..........felt results immediately after installing it believe it or not.

 

I got my Perrin for $675 OTD. No bumper modification or trimming and also keeps the crash bar... cast end-tanks, too.

 

I went with an Injen FMIC and Nisei UICP and LICP. Fits perfect and looks great.

 

Not too many people run it but the Griffin has one of the most efficient cores on the planet.

 

Buschur's race IC hands down.

 

Get the PPI LICP. You wont be dissapointed.

 

I have the same issue. I'm debating between the AMS & ETS. Both seem like great products, and have good teams working behind them!

 

ETS 3" is the best value on the market, IMO. After install I was able to raise boost by 2 psi without any increase in knock count.

 

I believe it!I noticed that the boost was more consistent.

 

AMS,buschur,ets all make very high quality intercooler with low pressure drops it depends on what how much you really want to spend. I have the AMS fmic and it works great with the stock turbo now I update to a ams 35r and it performs well.