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[Mk2] [Turbo] which intercooler kit?
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[Mk2] [Turbo] which intercooler kit?
Currently looking for an intercooler kit but whats a good one to use? Ive seen a few arc ones for sale and one hks.
which would be the better purchase? Thanks
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Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] which intercooler kit?
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steelyblue wrote:Currently looking for an intercooler kit but whats a good one to use? Ive seen a few arc ones for sale and one hks.which would be the better purchase? Thanks
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ARC and HKS both use very good quality cores on their intercoolers
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Make sure you fit a sealed shroud with intercooler, this will force the air through the core rather than around it, see install guide here:
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http://www.turbomr2.com/MR2/HowTo/Inter ... er_PG1.htm
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Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] which intercooler kit?
Thanks for the advice! Ill go for the arc one then.
thanks alot
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Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] which intercooler kit?
I have an ARC and can vouch for how good it is, core is always cool even after sitting in traffic or a spirited drive.
its a thick core and very interesting to fit, but well worth it.![](./images/smilies/spacer.gif)
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Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] which intercooler kit?
Thanks for the advice! Ive found one for sale just awaiting the fella to get back to me then ill make the purchase.
thanks again
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Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] which intercooler kit?
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Nic wrote:I've read of a few concerns about the routing of the piping on the HKS intercooler on the MR2, someone else may be able to expand on this.
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Yeah its ridiculous
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The feed to the IC from the turbo is pretty ok, follows pretty much the factory path, give or take.
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The outlet from the IC is down the back low, and the pipe
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I felt improvements
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Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] which intercooler kit?
I have a HKS intercooler with redesigned piping.![](./images/smilies/spacer.gif)
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Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] which intercooler kit?
I fitted an EMS Powered SMIC.
It uses the chinese ebay core
(is not that bad at all), attached to a Spal fan with a very good quality powdercoated pipes, clamps and hoses.![](./images/smilies/spacer.gif)
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I'm very happy with it!
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How many power are you looking for? Correct me if i'm wrong.
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ARC are one of the finest quality SMIC for highly modded mr2's
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Regards
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I'm very happy with it!
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How many power are you looking for? Correct me if i'm wrong.
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Regards
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Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] which intercooler kit?
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sky-net wrote:Correct me if i'm wrong.
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ARC are one of the finest quality SMIC for highly modded mr2's
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I think you mean Power Phoenix intercooler
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Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] which intercooler kit?
I have a cheap intercooler which has served me well but needed one of the brackets welding, the core seems fine.
I haven't taken the Pepsi challenge with it and compared with a known brand but it's better than stock.![](./images/smilies/spacer.gif)
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If I'd done a bit of research I'd of waited for a decent one to come up as I took a bit of time getting my upgrades fitted but if you want one asap and fairly cheap then why not?
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If I'd done a bit of research I'd of waited for a decent one to come up as I took a bit of time getting my upgrades fitted but if you want one asap and fairly cheap then why not?
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