so the last thing on my mod list is an intercooler than im buying the fun stuff, ef3 turbo, cams, etc... anyways i have a lower ets icp. The price for an ets intercooler is 500$. I like an idiot looked at ebay intercoolers. I know i know but does anyone have any experience with these or should i just go with ets? Also my pwer numbers will be in the 450-500whp is the 3" ets ic ok or do i need to go with a 3.5" or even thicker? Im hoping the 3" will be ok.
Thanks

 

those cheap ebay intercoolers heatsoak bad...do it once, do it right

here is a buschur intercooler test plus about 100 other threads:
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...cts-truth.html
https://www.google.com/#hl=en&sclien...ay+intercooler

might as well go ETS 3.5" esp with those goals, fits just fine with no modification. whats another $100 when you're already spending $500

 

I used a godspeed intercooler on my built srt-4 pushing 450. Got it for 200 in ebay. But its not the best but it did its job

 

In my opinion, pay for quality products, Evolutionm has several top notch vendors who have put a lot of quality time and hard work into developing and manufacturing the products they sell and offer their time to support those products on this forum.

Just my .02.

 

Don't do the eBay thing. You might get lucky and find an intercooler with offset and staggered fins, but the majority will be straight through and cheap and don't do a great job at heat dissipation.

I would recommend our 3.5"

Michael

 

eBay intercoolers suck do it right!!! You can buy used ets intercooler for 350-450

 

I have a big Generic intercooler bought from ebau for about $150 a year ago and never had a problem. I am pushing over 400WHP and never had a problem.

 

Thanx. I actually am going to buy your intecooler now just saw alota posts about ebay ic working... but id rather have quality. And ets = quality. I have ur lower icp already Are you saying 3.5" cuz of my whp goal?
I would be very interested in a intercooler + uicp package deal to finsh it off.
Thank you

 

please do not get the ebay intercooler. wait another month. save up another couple of $$$. get the ETS.

Im getting the ETS in a few months. currently stock evo 8.

 

Heatsoak is bad for the engine and turbo and you get retarded timings. Do it right and your car will last longer. Car will give more timing and you get more power. Go cheap and your car will give you the shaft down the road. It doesn't matter where you get it from, get a good "core".

 

Some things from eBay work and others don't; intercoolers are one of those things that you get what you pay for.

 

The link below is pretty much the greatest illustration of ebay vs a company such as ETS or AMS even if its used. The ebay people dont care what they make, as long as it looks like itll work and they can get past the 14-day return policies. Save for a good quality product or dont expect much out of your build.

https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...mpetition.html

 

I had a Godspeed (eBay) intercooler on my vw and it was garbage. Don't waste your time/ money.

 

i got a 3" from ets, month later i still hadnt received it.
however, contacted ets, they upgraded to 3.5 for free, been happy with them since.
later on i ended up getting the full ets piping&intake

 

Buy right, buy once! That's why I just waited and went with ETS