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ETS 3" IC ok for a 400 whp set up?

Old Jan 7, 2010 | 09:26 PM
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ETS 3" IC ok for a 400 whp set up?

I'm in the market for an IC (I think). Currently my plans are a 400 whp pump gas car. Main uses is auto x and road racing. Good friend of mine is selling a mint ETS 3 " IC. Would this be enough IC for my needs? How good is it compared to the stock IC?

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Old Jan 7, 2010 | 09:30 PM
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They are some of the best intercoolers on the market, and you will not have a problem at 400whp with a 3" ETS
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Old Jan 7, 2010 | 10:01 PM
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if u have the money get a 3.5" can go wrong with that
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Old Jan 7, 2010 | 10:04 PM
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Im selling my ETS 3.5" for a great price, brand new too.
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Old Jan 7, 2010 | 10:17 PM
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For 400whp, a 3" inter cooler is all you need.
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Old Jan 8, 2010 | 04:41 AM
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Originally Posted by aka.ralliart15
Im selling my ETS 3.5" for a great price, brand new too.
How much for just the IC?
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Old Jan 13, 2010 | 07:39 AM
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Buddy of mine was telling me the 3" ETS will heat soak with my uses of tracking the car (road racing/auto x) I will be around 400 whp with either a BBK full or Map SST set up.
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Old Jan 13, 2010 | 09:06 AM
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Just get the ets 3.5" and call it a day!!
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Old Jan 13, 2010 | 09:08 AM
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I'd step up to the 3.5" personally.
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Old Jan 13, 2010 | 09:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Nasty Evolution
I'm in the market for an IC (I think). Currently my plans are a 400 whp pump gas car. Main uses is auto x and road racing. Good friend of mine is selling a mint ETS 3 " IC. Would this be enough IC for my needs? How good is it compared to the stock IC?

I tried to search but did not find the info I was looking for.
i think this ets ic are good to around 550whp. Stock ic are good up to around 400whp.
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Old Jan 13, 2010 | 09:19 AM
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ets 3' good up to 600... and 10.9's ... that what i used no problems ...
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Old Jan 13, 2010 | 09:24 AM
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The stock intercooler is good for your needs, But if your gonna upgrade id go ahead and get the ETS 3.5" IC
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Old Jan 13, 2010 | 09:40 AM
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I already pulled the trigger on the 3" thinking it would be good enough.
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Old Jan 13, 2010 | 09:57 AM
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3inch is more then enough....besides even if you're dyno/street tuned for 400whp, common practice is to slightly drop boost on roadraces...
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Old Jan 13, 2010 | 10:01 AM
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Yes 3.5 will give you more room to grow if that's your plan but you do sacrifice slightly on throttle response and weight
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