tech9 Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p3907.m29&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26its%3DI%26otn%3D1&item=270315493411&category=33742&viewitem= I'm sure you might have seen this, been around for a while. Anything good or bad about this setup? Looking for 350-400hp, turbo will be a hy35, not sure what size FMIC I need, or where to get it, or if I should get a kit, or try and make the piping myself. Thanks in advance for the advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight6Z Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 Way too expensive. Thats a cheap ass ebay intercooler with some pipes and connectors. Total waste of money. You can piece that together yourself for 1/3 of that price. Here is a similar IC for sale on ebay for $48 as an example http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/28x7x2-5-FMIC-TURBO-INTERCOOLER-SUBARU-IMPREZA-WRX-STI_W0QQitemZ250354961781QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item250354961781&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=72%3A64|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerryb Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 I wouldnt . Go price each of those items on other auctions and I predict you will get them cheaper. Just watch your shipping costs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tech9 Posted January 12, 2009 Author Share Posted January 12, 2009 Thats the response I was expecting. What is a good size for my setup? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerryb Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 See my previous email. Thats the response I was expecting. What is a good size for my setup? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slownrusty Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 Wow...$48 for an intercooler that huge and shipping is reasonable too...that simply blows me away...DAMN! Yasin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BleachZee Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Here is a similar IC for sale on ebay for $48 as an example http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/28x7x2-5-FMIC-TURBO-INTERCOOLER-SUBARU-IMPREZA-WRX-STI_W0QQitemZ250354961781QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item250354961781&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=72%3A64|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318 "JDM Sport" is the brand! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junglist Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 I bought a "Godspeed" intercooler from ebay for $89.99 with free shipping. The core is sized 24"x12"x3". It is a seeminly nice quality unit, no cracks in the end tanks, no bent fins and the welds are pretty decent (dunno about penetration). Its not light by any means but it was light on the wallet. I have no idea about pressure drop but like others have said in other ebay intercooler threads, it can't be that much more than a "name-brand" one. I'll probably upgrade to a real intercooler in the future when the budget allows, probably air-to-water. For piping I was just going to get some aluminum u-bends and make my own with some alumiweld brazing rods and silicone couplers and t-clamps everywhere I use the alumiweld. I definitely won't be cheaping out on the t-clamps. ebay auction similar to the intercooler I bought, except with $30 shipping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BleachZee Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 there is also a Godspeed intercooler with inlet/outlet on the same side. That is the route I'm going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan Purple240zt Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 Considering I smack intercoolers on crap all the time, the cheapies are awesome. As much as a higher end piece would be nice its just not gonna be as tolerable to smash them into things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TODD0341 Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 I paid about $150.00 total for my pipes and intercooler, maybe a little over that with shipping. If you are patient, you will find auctions where you can make a best offer and maybe get stuff a little cheaper. Remember that not too many people are spending money right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noddle Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 I brought this of ebay the other day for $200 Aus (about $120 US), the core measures 470mm x 160mm x 70mm, the reason I wanted this type is that the pipe fittings are on the same end, and my research (Maximum boost)suggested this type of intercooler should be better than ones with the same size core but with the pipe fitting at each end of the tank. Nigel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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