3S-GTE USDM Turbo Engine Which intercooler?

dbo88 · 10-26-2009, 12:57 AM

Hi, I was wondering if anyone could tell me what the best aftermarket intercooler is? i was told spearco, does anyone have any other suggestions.
Thanks

mr29180 · 10-26-2009, 01:06 AM

it really depends of what or how many horse power you want!

o6spdracer · 10-26-2009, 03:39 AM

^Yup. Spearco has the largest core for the sidemount intercooler. Other popular brands include the Apex'i (discontinued and pretty rare), Greddy (more common), and the Berk and EMS powered which are Greddy replicas. Post more on what your HP goals and current/future modifications.

mister3 · 10-26-2009, 05:48 AM

what's the reason for the upgraded intercooler? do you really need it?

PearlJammzz · 10-26-2009, 09:45 AM

Most anyone past stock could certainly need it. I think the biggest benefit you get is in the bigger piping associated w/ an aftermarket intercooler, and not so much the core itself.

If you're stock, and not road racing or nothing, the stock one works pretty well. Just unplug the fan so it runs constantly

. Cheap freemod!

dbo88 · 10-26-2009, 11:38 AM

I just rescently bought the car, and this is the list of mods by previouse owner.
I am missing an intercooler and ems.

Rebuild .020 overbore
JE pistons 8:5:1 compression
3 angle valve job
Hks Cams 264 int/exh
Hks Cam gears
Ct20b hybrid ct26 steel shaft
550 injectors
upgraded fuel lines
walbro 255 fuel pump
KO 3Inch SS downpipe
apexi gt spec exhaust
Arp head studs
HKS 1.6mm headgasket
ACT Stage 2 clutch
fidanza 9lbs flywheel
KYB AGX struts and eibach springs

I dont have any specific hp goals whats done here is sufficient i am know looking for reliability. Just now i need an apropirate intercooler for the mods listed.

Bak@EMSPowered · 10-26-2009, 12:13 PM

See here: MR2 High Performance Sidemount Intercooler Kit

mister3 · 10-26-2009, 06:44 PM

i have stock IC still in my car and run 11s at the dragstrip... haven't had a problem with it yet

Black93Hardtop · 10-27-2009, 06:55 PM

Well... you double posted. I replied to the other one. Good luck.

rscott22 · 11-02-2009, 03:12 PM

I was alwys a fan of the GReddy or HKS????

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10-26-2009, 01:06 AM	#2 (permalink)
mr29180 Cage fighter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Frisco (bay area) Posts: 1,368 Thanks: 7 Thanked 42 Times in 37 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	it really depends of what or how many horse power you want!

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o6spdracer Nothing Clever Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,187 Thanks: 1 Thanked 112 Times in 107 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	^Yup. Spearco has the largest core for the sidemount intercooler. Other popular brands include the Apex'i (discontinued and pretty rare), Greddy (more common), and the Berk and EMS powered which are Greddy replicas. Post more on what your HP goals and current/future modifications.

10-26-2009, 05:48 AM	#4 (permalink)
mister3 garageCRW Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: www.garageCRW.com Posts: 942 Thanks: 0 Thanked 22 Times in 22 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (10/100% )	what's the reason for the upgraded intercooler? do you really need it?

10-26-2009, 09:45 AM	#5 (permalink)
PearlJammzz Cage Fighter Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 2,115 Thanks: 9 Thanked 74 Times in 69 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (7/100% )	Most anyone past stock could certainly need it. I think the biggest benefit you get is in the bigger piping associated w/ an aftermarket intercooler, and not so much the core itself. If you're stock, and not road racing or nothing, the stock one works pretty well. Just unplug the fan so it runs constantly . Cheap freemod!

10-26-2009, 11:38 AM	#6 (permalink)
dbo88 No Skills Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Quebec Posts: 37 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	I just rescently bought the car, and this is the list of mods by previouse owner. I am missing an intercooler and ems. Rebuild .020 overbore JE pistons 8:5:1 compression 3 angle valve job Hks Cams 264 int/exh Hks Cam gears Ct20b hybrid ct26 steel shaft 550 injectors upgraded fuel lines walbro 255 fuel pump KO 3Inch SS downpipe apexi gt spec exhaust Arp head studs HKS 1.6mm headgasket ACT Stage 2 clutch fidanza 9lbs flywheel KYB AGX struts and eibach springs I dont have any specific hp goals whats done here is sufficient i am know looking for reliability. Just now i need an apropirate intercooler for the mods listed.

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Bak@EMSPowered Banned Seller Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 5,925 Thanks: 30 Thanked 193 Times in 165 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (49/93% )	See here: MR2 High Performance Sidemount Intercooler Kit

10-26-2009, 06:44 PM	#8 (permalink)
mister3 garageCRW Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: www.garageCRW.com Posts: 942 Thanks: 0 Thanked 22 Times in 22 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (10/100% )	i have stock IC still in my car and run 11s at the dragstrip... haven't had a problem with it yet

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Black93Hardtop Rare 93' Hardtop Turbo Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 152 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	Well... you double posted. I replied to the other one. Good luck.

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rscott22 No Skills Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	I was alwys a fan of the GReddy or HKS????