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Old Apr 14, 2010 | 12:03 PM
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Thinking of changing my Intercooler, its a WRX with a few mods currently has a STi intercooler I was either thinking of a Pace Charge Cooler or a Front Mount Intercooler advise on these would be good

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Old Apr 14, 2010 | 12:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Stuswrx
Hello

Thinking of changing my Intercooler, its a WRX with a few mods currently has a STi intercooler I was either thinking of a Pace Charge Cooler or a Front Mount Intercooler advise on these would be good

Thanks

Stu
IMHO

1. Charge cooler is only necessary in a much warmer climate than ours...
2. FMIC isn't really necessary till going beyond 400 bhp.
3. If you want one 'cause it's bling, then fine.

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Old Apr 14, 2010 | 12:20 PM
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Originally Posted by dunx
IMHO

1. Charge cooler is only necessary in a much warmer climate than ours...
2. FMIC isn't really necessary till going beyond 400 bhp.
3. If you want one 'cause it's bling, then fine.

dunx

ok cool, just trying to get the inlet temp as cold as possible as more cold air = More power
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Old Apr 14, 2010 | 12:29 PM
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But a FMIC will be laggier than a top mount...
Charge cooler depends on a delta T to work efficiently, so really only needed in a MUCH hotter climate, TSL (?) sold a system mostly to owners in the Med. IIRC.

It's not the easiest way to increase power IMHO, methanol is better....

LOL

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Old Apr 14, 2010 | 12:54 PM
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Originally Posted by dunx
But a FMIC will be laggier than a top mount...
Charge cooler depends on a delta T to work efficiently, so really only needed in a MUCH hotter climate, TSL (?) sold a system mostly to owners in the Med. IIRC.

It's not the easiest way to increase power IMHO, methanol is better....

LOL

dunx

Yeah I know was going to go for the Pace Charge Cooler, sorry to sound stupid whats the TSL?

anyone know any good subaru places in Cheshire Macclesfield area as I am being messed around with the garage I go to at the min
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hi mate that would be TSL Motorsport

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Originally Posted by stevemoir
hi mate that would be TSL Motorsport

steve

Cheers Steve still a bit of a drive away but maybe worth it
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There is a good garage in stoke on trent (GT MOTORSPORT) ask for mark on 01782 833 165

He does all the work on my motor and he is a great lad

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Originally Posted by dannytwo
There is a good garage in stoke on trent (GT MOTORSPORT) ask for mark on 01782 833 165

He does all the work on my motor and he is a great lad

Dannytwo

Nice one Dannytwo I might give them a ring in a min
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