FMIC kits

[DSM1G]

I was wondering what the main differences are in FMIC kits that you can buy off eBAY for around $500 vs. the ones that cost over $1000 from places like dsmparts, slowboyracing, etc.? Is it just the type of piping or what? Im looking to get a FMIC for my 93 talon tsi, so I wanna see what you guys would recommend.

Thanks

[Super Bleeder!!]

The cores. Not all heat exchangers are created equally.

[AJ]

There can also be a variance in the material used, it's finish, and how much work is labor in house and outsourced. Add in quality couplers, and shit adds up quick.

[HiImBrian]

ebay core ftw!

[Talon628]

Not really,there isnt a whole lot of difference between the two, as long as you look at materials used and flow design. I mean intercoolers dont have alot to them, the design isnt complicated or anything. I would just say look for a good source off ebay and pay less. Im sure you wont need a $1000 intercooler, youll get by fine with a $500 one.

[Super Bleeder!!]

How about we have Shane, Mo, or LSE chime in so they can share their experiences with "quality" ebay cores heatsoaking like mad.

Not all of them are shit, but most are.

[Kracka]

Intercoolers have been discussed time and time again on this board, search around a bit.

[Jakey]

I mean intercoolers dont have alot to them, the design isnt complicated or anything.
I'm glad that we have an expert in the house.

[AJ]

Not really,there isnt a whole lot of difference between the two, as long as you look at materials used and flow design. I mean intercoolers dont have alot to them, the design isnt complicated or anything. I would just say look for a good source off ebay and pay less. Im sure you wont need a $1000 intercooler, youll get by fine with a $500 one.


Can you please have a few years of research and experiance about the products at hand before you make false statements?

If someone really wants to read a good link on intercoolers I've always liked the explanation here: http://www.gnttype.org/techarea/turbo/intercooler.html

[CVD]

Sweet. Lets all do this again like we do every 6 months or so.

http://www.dsmstyle.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14422
http://www.dsmstyle.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14376
http://www.dsmstyle.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12935
http://www.dsmstyle.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5436
http://www.dsmstyle.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5307