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Old Aug 24, 2007 | 03:40 PM
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AMS or Turbo XS intercooler???

Like the title states...im bout to purchase an intercooler and i was going to get the AMS but now im thinking the Turbo XS just because i can get it for $540 shipped. Or an AMS for $650 shipped? Should i stick with getting the AMS or save some money and go for the Turbo XS?
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Old Aug 24, 2007 | 03:41 PM
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LOL I am in the same boat. But I have ETS in my equation.
I am stuck between the ETS 3" for $450, 3.5" for $570, and the AMS for $650

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Old Aug 24, 2007 | 03:43 PM
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I haven't heard anything bad about either, but I prefer AMS.
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Old Aug 24, 2007 | 03:46 PM
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i have turboxs n works perfect

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Old Aug 24, 2007 | 03:56 PM
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Yea i was planning on getting the AMS but today i just found out i can get the Turbo XS for $540...so im deciding on if i should just go with the Turbo XS. But i think the AMS one looks sick...for some reason i've always liked the look of it with the black AMS logo on it.
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Old Aug 24, 2007 | 04:06 PM
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turbo xs....no probs with them...not saying you do with ams, but its cheaper and you can place that cash somewhere else.
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Old Aug 24, 2007 | 04:08 PM
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Thats why i might just go for the Turbo XS....anyone got pics of the Turbo XS installed...on a IX?
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Old Aug 24, 2007 | 04:11 PM
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google it you can find pics everywhere
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Old Aug 24, 2007 | 04:16 PM
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ok i said google and i cant seem to find it hahah
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Old Aug 24, 2007 | 04:21 PM
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http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2627350


it says its a turboxs but im not sure....
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Old Aug 24, 2007 | 04:22 PM
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bam!!!


http://www.urbanracer.com/articles/anmviewer.asp?a=2216

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Old Aug 24, 2007 | 04:58 PM
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I've been doing research on the Turbo XS, looks like a really good bang for the buck right now.
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Old Aug 24, 2007 | 08:23 PM
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Yea im deff just gonna go with the turbo xs.
Save $110 and put that somewhere else
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Old Aug 24, 2007 | 08:28 PM
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good choice. The turbo xs has a larger surface area and has more cooling tubes than the AMS. So really its a better cooling intercooler.

I have the xs power (AMS knock off) $132 shipped- it works just fine.
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Old Aug 24, 2007 | 09:11 PM
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NO. Go AMS with the Intercooler piping! It is great, I love mine and fitment is wonderful!
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