Stock gts intercooler/performance

[Guest skybound]

im kinda new in terms of turbo cars and have just purchased an r33.... sorry if these questions are lame! but is a stock r33 intercooler any good or should i get it changed - also what should i first start to add or change on my car to improve its performance.. basic stuff to start

[GTS-t VSPEC]

Hi Skybound,

The stock intercooler is not much good at above factory boost, so if your after performance then a front mount intercooler(FMIC) is a must.

The first thing is to replace the factory exhaust system, a full exhaust from the turbo back is best. Then things like increase the boost, pod filter etc.

See'ya:burnout:

[PACEY]

Im in the same boat, exhaust is already done thank god.

Intercooler is going on in the next couple of weeks, any suggestions? i was thinking one of those HKS ones.

Sorry to butt in:D this is my first post.

[GTS-t VSPEC]

PACEY,

I personally wouldn't bother with the added expense of the HKS one, as a GTR intercooler will be more than enough for 400rwhp, and the extra money could be spent elsewhere.

See'ya:burnout:

[SHUTO-BOY]

u dont need a drag SPL thick ass cooler if ure not chasing big power, why dont u try custom aussie made ones,theyre good.

1.full exhaust

2.filter

3.intercooler

4.ecu

[PSIKO]

I agree with shuto-boy, you don't need huge-ass intercoolers, since you'll experienCe l ag if it's too big

and as paul said, don't bother yoursElf with the branded intercoolers as thats just an extra 1ooo bux on the price

juSt go a suitably sized (for thE amount of power) custom core, frOm a tRuck or whatever, and get that put in

welcoMe you too btw as well

p.s - cAn you please buy mE a nEw keyboard while yOu're out???? thIs o ne is ROOTED!!

[SHUTO-BOY]

i dont think a truck cooler is advisable because the flow capability is lower..

ring per4manz turbo's a call for a gtst intercooler,wont cost heaps like a HKS one or TRUST but just as good.

[PACEY]

Thanks for the advice. Are the locally made ones good?

[GTS-t VSPEC]

Yeah, the local ones are good, go see Per4manz or others, they buy the cores then weld on the end-tanks.

See'ya:burnout:

[rev210]

Did someone say intercoolers?

Stock intercooler is a BAD place to start modifications.

It offers very poor value for money when you are chasing 'the basics' and specially with only the stock turbo.

If you have a budget of $3k or less leave it alone for now, and just make sure you have the other bases covered first.

Unless of course you are made of money (New turbo's?) or like losing to much less modified skylines in races.