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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 :D

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GTS-t VSPEC Grand Master

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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:

PSIKO Mentor

PSIKO

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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!!

rev210 Grand Master

rev210

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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.:)

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