PS sorry if that was a relatively tech-less reply... it's been a long day and I'm very tired. The Perrin flows well and it's size speaks for it's self concerning heat soak.

 

Zeus how do you feel about the Greddy V-SPL intercooler? I did not read anything in this thread that gives you opinion.

 

Does anyone here know how much power this IC will support? I really need to know. Thanks in advance.

 

^don't do the v-spl

 

Ooh, I didn't know you have to trim the undertray with the AMS; I had thought it was a direct drop in. That's a pretty big ding against it in my book as well. Thanks for the info. I guess it is time to look more closely at the Injen.

 

I have no opinion as I've not really looked at them. If I remember right, Greddy uses tube and fin cores. I have my reasons for not wanting that design... one being durability. A bar and plate will genreally take a rock much better than a tube and fin core.

Noise, got a link to the Injen?

To jump back on topic... I see no reason the Greddy unit would not work well for most. Esp. if you can keep the OE mesh in front of it. 90% of Evo owners will never "use up" all the efficiency of most the aftermarket intercoolers on the market. Unless your building a 500whp beast, I would suggest people go with the unit that has the most desirable features and best fits their pocket book. I'd say the Greddy's would be just fine. They have a history... and a good one. I personally just don't like buying expensive products from the "big Japanese companies" because I think i contributes the the horribly over inflated prices in the import market.

 

I agree with Zeus. I got the V-SPL because it was a good price (used). It was a good fit, once installed. Also, from what I read and heard about it, the V-SPL is a good, not the best, upgrade from the stock intercooler. Flows a little better and is a little cooler, a good upgrade for the stock turbo. I do not plan to upgrade my turbo, and if I ever have to change it, I will go with the 05 Evo turbo. This intercooler fit my budget and mod path.
As for V-SPL duribility, I left my stock mesh in place.
As for the AMS, the guy who sold me my intercooler went with the AMS, and he likes it. If I was in the market for a new intercooler, I would get the AMS.

 

Thanks for the info.

 

A little update:
I broke my stock BOV the day I installed the V-SPL, so I was not able to enjoy the full benifits of the IC until Friday of last week. I was using a borrowed Forge BOV and the car would kick when I got off the gas. BADAZCAR gave me his stock BOV and my car is a lot easier to drive. Thanks

 

Anyone make a TOP to BOTTOM FMIC? Al I see is side to side. Top to bottom is just *** it sounds, less pressure drop and I believe DSM performance does this.



HERE like this, and only $560 too....






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Of course you would flip the FMIC to the other side as the TB is on the other side but it would also shorten the piping too.