intercoolers

[raasclaat]

Hi guys

Its intercooler time for my lil stock r32.

Im after some advice on whether its worth calling up places like justjap, sss etc (auto-dismantlers) and getting a second hand cooler? Or just to go somewhere like Performanz/C-Red and get a new system fitted complete?

Any suggestions where to go? etc etc?

thaanks

[EVL R33]

I've got an R33 GTR intercooler for sale off my car...

$800 ono (600x300x65)

Brett

[R31 Chick]

I know Grant at Performanz is a good one to talk to. He may even know of some 2nd handy's around!

[RB20LagWagon]

Or just go for brand new hybred intercooler from a non rip off place they shouldnt cost anymore then 800-900 dollars, try works in bently, if they quote 1000 dollars, for just the cooler walk out.

[GTS-t VSPEC]

Yeah, I'm with LagWagon, the new hybrid coolers are excellent, or a GTR cooler, most wreckers only have the shit little ones anyway.

See'ya:burnout:

[raasclaat]

so that hybrid is just for the core?

anyone had experiences with cypher?

[raasclaat]

yeah r31, i popped into performanz yesterday to ask a price and they sid $1,600 fitted, i didnt ask them prices for just the core

[R31 Chick]

Ring my Dad at SST Autos, he has just found someone who does them really cheap. I new Grant was expensive but not THAT expensive. If you wanna call Steve, ring 9350 5444. He can tell ya where he picked up a new one for $700. He is right next door to Grant funny enough.

[skyzerr33]

1600 fitted is pretty darn good for a front mount coola

i decent core is about $800, my end tanks are $300 for the pair. then theres about 4-6 hours of labour to fit it and all the pipe work

[raasclaat]

thanks r31. i thought i recognised the name SST from yesterday.

I think they are all about that much ($700) for just the core alone yeah?

but then they slog you for the piping and fitting?

[skyzerr33]

well u got to pay for the materials ie piping and the labour unless your going to do that yourself, can be done but u need the pipes made up first (ie the bends) and need to be handy with a welder

[skyzerr33]

heres an example.

i asked at 6 tuning places around town when getting my fmic fitted. the cheapest quote i got was $650 and dearest was $1400.

thats just for the pipes and labour to install. add what they charge for a coola to that and your looking at nearly 2.5-3 grand

[DCIEVE]

i picked up my cooler brand new for 750, its 600*300*75.

and its not that hard to find someone to fit with quality stainless 2.5" plumbing and immaculate welds for around 500.

i'll put up pics when its all done but i cant see how people can spend 2-3k on a cooler kit, esp when places like speedworks sell brand new jap kits for under 2k

[GTS-t VSPEC]

Yeah, $1600 for all the piping etc is not bad.

See'ya:burnout:

[raasclaat]

ok. C-Red said $1800 and performanz said $1600

[raasclaat]

thanksfor the info guys

[25GTT]

Guys, all these coolers are pretty good prices, i would consider the GTR cooler like EVL 33's... quite a good upgrade aswell from what i hear (pls correct me if wrong) depends where you go as to the qualty, but GTR ones seem quite good... I won't bother tellin you how much my cooler costs coz you might faint but the quality on it is sweeeeeeet! no scratches and no bad weld marks... though it did take 3 months to be made and shipped over! from what i have learnt PLS buy local!

[raasclaat]

i have heard GTR coolers are good aswell.

but im not sure if anyone has really sized these up with coolers like the hybrid in terms of quality? Is there much difference? Are they both suited for a pretty much stock r32gtst ?

The hybrid is about the same price as EVL's GTR cooler (cores)

[GTS-t VSPEC]

Yeah, GTR coolers are a great upgrade, good for 400rwhp:D If you can find someone who can do the pipe work cheap then you can save a few $$$'s:D

See'ya:burnout:

[rev210]

raasclaat,

What size turbo do you have mate?

If it's a stocker turbo then prepare to go slower if you opt for the front mount, I almost guarentee you will (go slower than the stock ic that is).

The best option for a stock turbo or a slightly high flowed unit is the factory replacement trust kit. It is not the front mount kit but a thicker stock positioned unit with the trust R-spl core.

If you do have a larger upgrade turbo then try to flow match the new front mount with the flow capacity of the turbo. And ensure that the pipes are as short as possible and have as few bends as possible.

The GTR cooler is good for a 400HP+ turbo (I mean thats the power you want to have ready at the turbo before you buy one to make it a 'good upgrade).