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Old 06-25-06, 10:36 AM
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ASP Medium Intercooler Vs. Pettit Racing Coolcharge II Intercooler?

Any opinions on which of these two intercoolers are a better option? I've pretty much decided to go with a SMIC and I've narrowed it down to one of these. The ASP looks nicer with both pipesup top, but the Pettit looks nicer with the polished intake. Most important to me though, is performance & fitment.

They're pretty much the same price, so what I really would like to know is:

1. Which cools better?
2. Which fits better?
3. What is the bast radiator to go with each? Koyo or Fluidyne?

TIA,

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Old 06-25-06, 11:06 AM
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Originally Posted by 3GRX7
Any opinions on which of these two intercoolers are a better option? I've pretty much decided to go with a SMIC and I've narrowed it down to one of these. The ASP looks nicer with both pipesup top, but the Pettit looks nicer with the polished intake. Most important to me though, is performance & fitment.

They're pretty much the same price, so what I really would like to know is:

1. Which cools better?
2. Which fits better?
3. What is the bast radiator to go with each? Koyo or Fluidyne?

TIA,

Ian
ASP meduim is better. Either radiator will fit fine, but people usually have an easier time with the fluidyne.
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Originally Posted by 3GRX7
1. Which cools better?
The ASP Med is going to be a little larger and a better choice. I'm not a fan of the new style Pettit CC II. I have the old style which I would recommend.

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2. Which fits better?
They both fit fine

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3. What is the bast radiator to go with each? Koyo or Fluidyne?
Get Fluidyne.
Old 06-25-06, 11:34 AM
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Thanks guys. Much appreciated!

Mahjik...I can't believe you have almost 15,000 posts! You should get some sort of prize!
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I am running a m2 med (asp) and a fluidyne radiator. Fits fine.

I needed to dremel the fan shroud holes a wee bit to get them to fit properly but that was an issue with the location of the "holes" on the fluidyne rad to allow the fan shroud to bolt up.
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Ian obviously you know what I think. Go with the ASP.
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Sounds good...thanks. How's the CYM coming along?
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should be at Edgars in 2-3 weeks to start the big upgrade
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I have the M2 medium and the Toyo radiator, and they all fit fine under the hood. the radiator took some persuation to get in, but it fits.

Both work very well, and look great under the hood.
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Like Majik I have the old school Pettit cool charge II with the Koyo radiator and am having no problem with either one. Had i not been able to locate the IC I'd have gone with the ASP (M2) IC
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I like my Cool Charge II intercooler; however, i have not tried the other so i can't say which is better.
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