Did all my research and can't seem to find a downside with anyone's intercooler for the most part. Nothing but positive reviews for most, so looking for best value. Car is not raced abused or anything, but I drive in traffic a lot and want to reduce heat soak and figure if I am getting tuned soon, would want all the basic bolt-ons.

I am tossed up between the AGP 3.5" and the Depo 4". Most likely won't go with a bigger turbo and was thinking of the Depo 4 inch because I know the stock turbo generates more heat than say a larger FP turbo, but was wondering if the difference in size between the AGP and the Depo would be noticeable.

Car has Mil.Spec Cat, Buschur Exhaust, K&N Intake with Intercooler Pipe, Cobb Access Port. Along with this intercooler, it will be getting an AMS Downpipe and Depo lower IC Pipe. Once all is installed, it will be going to Ivey for a custom tune.

 

either intercooler would be find you might notice bit less heat soak from the 4" but both are the same design east to west end tanks going to get same results form both side from heat soak.

 

get a garrett 3.8 core.

 

ETS 4" Intercooler would be the best choice . We are running a sale on these today so PM us if you are interested.

-Chris

 

Best recommendation Thanks Chris!

Michael

 

If this is the case, I might go with the Depo.

Also, not really interested in ETS or others, I know they and AMS and other top guys will work great, but out of my budget range. My goal with this car is not high hp, it's to maximize the stock system for longevity and efficiency at the best value. Whatever additional hp comes from that is just an added bonus. I came up with the AGP and Depo because they seem to be the best value with no complaints.

Also, thank you for the quick responses.

Edit: The AGP and Depo both seem to have a larger outlet than others, is this a concern?

 

stock turbo i will take 3.5core. i heard 4'core needs modified to fit. not sure if i am right or not.
i am also interesting in depo unit but dont know whats the weight of it and dont know if their LICP kit will clear my AEM intake or not.

 

4.0 core fits w/o cutting. You do need to remove a bracket on the back side of the bumper beam though. The bracket is held on by 2 rivets. You can drill through these rivets to remove the bracket or you can hammer the bracket forward to clear the intercooler.

The 3.5" fits perfect w/o any trimming or hulk smashing

Michael

 

Your welcome Mike. You guys make awesome products!

-Chris

 

or you can shave the bracket with dremel so you don't have to remove any extra stuff.
love my ETS part's btw polished stainless steel still looks like it did day i installed.

 

That works as well Thanks!!

Michael

 

Back to my question before this thread became mostly an advertisement for ETS.

The AGP and Depo both seem to have a larger outlet than others, is this a concern?

 

out of those two listed in the OP....AGP

 

I just did a review on the AGP

 

AGP; very nice intercooler. I personally insist on cast end-tanks and I like their 3" outlet design. Pair it with Depo's 3" LICP for a great setup.