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12 June 2008, 09:07 PM

dhforever

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Quick intercooler question

For a bugeye wrx - Sti 8 intercooler £240 or APS top mount £400 is the APS worth the difference in cash?

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12 June 2008, 10:53 PM

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No the sti topmount is better.

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13 June 2008, 12:21 AM

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Cheers Frayz. Just saved me £160 quid. Will the car need a re-map after fitting or should it run ok?

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13 June 2008, 07:59 AM

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Bigger top mount just sits over the turbo and gets roasted.... IMHO !

IC makes little difference, but to extract the maximum benefit a re-map will be advisable.

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14 June 2008, 09:56 AM

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It would be advisable to have a remap. You will have altered the existing map profile requirements so will only get the best from your alterations with a remap and it is possible you will have DET somewhere because of the change so play safe.
Personally I think a capable front mount such as Hybrid would be a better option if you want to improve induction temperatures and performance.