APPEARANCE REVIEW: SS Autochrome Intercooler SW20 kit

Mekkahfire · 12-29-2005, 11:43 PM

Well at first i would like to say that everything was packaged EXTREMELY neat, and seemed like it was a big named company like HKS or Greddy. Packaged very tight, in bubble wrap, everything had its own box.

I was very weary buying from SSAutochrome, because a few of my friends (nocturnal included) has been ripped off by SSautochrome. But a full intercooler kit for 400 dollars with piping, cuplers, and clamps? I had to see this. So i was your guys' guinnee pig.

My first issue, is a little dent in the tubing, seen here:

Now one may say "wtf, its just a little dent." Well keep in mind i paid for an intercooler, not a dent.

Heres my only real beef with this kit. The smaller elbows look like they were custom made by... Me. Ground up, messy.. Not pretty at all. Functional? Definately. Just not professional grade quality at ALL.

Ncturnal · 12-30-2005, 12:04 AM

It's no secret that I hate SSAutochrome. Their products are hit or miss, and if you are one of the people that has a problem with them, forget getting any support or a refund from them. Thanks for the review.

mymr2turbo · 12-30-2005, 01:15 AM

I usually try and stay away from off-the-wall brands as I don't really know anything about how well their products are made and such. If I spent 400 on a kit like that, I'd be pissed personally, yeah, it's cheaper then the Trust, etc but that's still 400 to forked over and the quality is something I could have made, with my eyes shut haha

ursoboostd · 12-30-2005, 01:35 AM

I just shelled out $740 for a new greddy. Guess I'm happy I did. -Wade-

Weasy2k · 12-30-2005, 04:17 AM

sweet lets see how they work!

bufferdan · 12-30-2005, 08:41 AM

Looks good to me...as long as it works good... Its alot BLINGER than the stock piping and stuff. I have a Berk Tech one comming next month.

PHOENIX · 12-30-2005, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Weasy2k

sweet lets see how they work!

agreed, im really curious to see how good they are.

$nocash$ · 01-01-2006, 09:35 PM

is it correct that the SSAC IC kits do not come with a shroud for behind the IC like the Greddy and Spearco kits do? If so that would be a major issue directing air through the core. I dont buy into needing a shroud on the front of the IC with a fan, but behind it - definitely.

-bill

Mekkahfire · 01-02-2006, 04:11 AM

Im going to secure the OEM fan to this unit via zip ties. Not a bind boggling project. Ill give you all installed pics after i finally install it, my motors being rebuilt right now so it will be a minute.

ursoboostd · 01-02-2006, 12:01 PM

^ You do know the factory fan a pos right? I can move more air with my ass. -Wade-

Mekkahfire · 01-02-2006, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ursoboostd

^ You do know the factory fan a pos right? I can move more air with my ass. -Wade-

*has idea for fart-redirector*

bufferdan · 01-03-2006, 12:51 AM

I will have a spal fan or two up for sale pretty soon

mikeswickednick · 01-03-2006, 01:03 PM

those weld beeds are huuuuugeeee

smartash · 01-03-2006, 03:21 PM

i agree, they are uniform but man they are gaudy.

12-29-2005, 11:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
Mekkahfire Gone But Not Forgotten Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Westerville OH Posts: 1,351 Thanks: 9 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/75% )	APPEARANCE REVIEW: SS Autochrome Intercooler SW20 kit Well at first i would like to say that everything was packaged EXTREMELY neat, and seemed like it was a big named company like HKS or Greddy. Packaged very tight, in bubble wrap, everything had its own box. I was very weary buying from SSAutochrome, because a few of my friends (nocturnal included) has been ripped off by SSautochrome. But a full intercooler kit for 400 dollars with piping, cuplers, and clamps? I had to see this. So i was your guys' guinnee pig. My first issue, is a little dent in the tubing, seen here: Now one may say "wtf, its just a little dent." Well keep in mind i paid for an intercooler, not a dent. Heres my only real beef with this kit. The smaller elbows look like they were custom made by... Me. Ground up, messy.. Not pretty at all. Functional? Definately. Just not professional grade quality at ALL.

12-30-2005, 12:04 AM	#2 (permalink)
Ncturnal NoAgendaShow.com Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 7,446 Thanks: 94 Thanked 158 Times in 125 Posts Blog Entries: 7 My Google Map iTrader Rating: (37/100% )	It's no secret that I hate SSAutochrome. Their products are hit or miss, and if you are one of the people that has a problem with them, forget getting any support or a refund from them. Thanks for the review. __________________ Brian - My MR2Trader Ads - Click here for order or shipping status if you've bought something from me recently. Technical Questions - Please post them on the forums. Others who may have the same problem don't benefit from a PM exchange. If you wish to have my input I have no problem with a PM containing a link to a thread you have already posted.

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12-30-2005, 01:15 AM	#3 (permalink)
mymr2turbo Cage Fighter Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Tyrone, GA Posts: 640 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	I usually try and stay away from off-the-wall brands as I don't really know anything about how well their products are made and such. If I spent 400 on a kit like that, I'd be pissed personally, yeah, it's cheaper then the Trust, etc but that's still 400 to forked over and the quality is something I could have made, with my eyes shut haha

12-30-2005, 01:35 AM	#4 (permalink)
ursoboostd huh Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cincinnati area Posts: 376 Thanks: 4 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	I just shelled out $740 for a new greddy. Guess I'm happy I did. -Wade-

12-30-2005, 04:17 AM	#5 (permalink)
Weasy2k What is an MR2? Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 8,891 Thanks: 33 Thanked 82 Times in 68 Posts iTrader Rating: (9/100% )	sweet lets see how they work!

12-30-2005, 08:41 AM	#6 (permalink)
bufferdan CHEESEEE!! Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 191 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Looks good to me...as long as it works good... Its alot BLINGER than the stock piping and stuff. I have a Berk Tech one comming next month.

01-01-2006, 09:35 PM	#8 (permalink)
$nocash$ No Skills Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	is it correct that the SSAC IC kits do not come with a shroud for behind the IC like the Greddy and Spearco kits do? If so that would be a major issue directing air through the core. I dont buy into needing a shroud on the front of the IC with a fan, but behind it - definitely. -bill

01-02-2006, 04:11 AM	#9 (permalink)
Mekkahfire Gone But Not Forgotten Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Westerville OH Posts: 1,351 Thanks: 9 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/75% )	Im going to secure the OEM fan to this unit via zip ties. Not a bind boggling project. Ill give you all installed pics after i finally install it, my motors being rebuilt right now so it will be a minute.

01-02-2006, 12:01 PM	#10 (permalink)
ursoboostd huh Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cincinnati area Posts: 376 Thanks: 4 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	^ You do know the factory fan a pos right? I can move more air with my ass. -Wade-

01-03-2006, 12:51 AM	#12 (permalink)
bufferdan CHEESEEE!! Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 191 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	I will have a spal fan or two up for sale pretty soon

01-03-2006, 01:03 PM	#13 (permalink)
mikeswickednick ding! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: nj/fla Posts: 537 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	those weld beeds are huuuuugeeee

01-03-2006, 03:21 PM	#14 (permalink)
smartash yes i is a smartash Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Smartashville Posts: 2,236 Thanks: 11 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	i agree, they are uniform but man they are gaudy.