Peter Farrell eh.?
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Peter Farrell eh.?
How good is the quailty of Peter Farrell parts compared to big brand names like hks, greddy, apexi, etc.. I am asking because I got my eyes on a Peter Farrell intercooler, cold air intake, and exhaust.
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Depending on your needs, the IC is very nice (as it allows you to retain your airpump and stock battery location). If those two things aren't important to you, then the IC won't be a big deal (aside from being much better than stock).
The intake and catback are ok. Nothing really special about them, but nothing bad about them either.
The intake and catback are ok. Nothing really special about them, but nothing bad about them either.
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I don't have the PFS catback, but it is very light and is supposedly made very well. It's a bit louder than the RB with a deep tone.
I do have the PFS intercooler and intake. I think they work very well and they have decent fitment. One issue is the cold side intercooler pipe rubs against the stock battery tie-down. I solved this by using a 51R battery in TurboJeff's SS battery tray. Another issue is that you have to remove the IC and intake together, which can be annoying, but not that big of a deal.
If you can pick up the IC and intake used for about $900, you are doing pretty good. The IC performs nearly as well as the M2/ASP medium. The intake draws only cold air from the nose, so it is the coldest air intake available. It's also a real plus not to have to remove your air pump or buy a Greddy elbow.
I would recommend them.
I do have the PFS intercooler and intake. I think they work very well and they have decent fitment. One issue is the cold side intercooler pipe rubs against the stock battery tie-down. I solved this by using a 51R battery in TurboJeff's SS battery tray. Another issue is that you have to remove the IC and intake together, which can be annoying, but not that big of a deal.
If you can pick up the IC and intake used for about $900, you are doing pretty good. The IC performs nearly as well as the M2/ASP medium. The intake draws only cold air from the nose, so it is the coldest air intake available. It's also a real plus not to have to remove your air pump or buy a Greddy elbow.
I would recommend them.
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... The IC performs nearly as well as the M2/ASP medium. ...
... The IC performs nearly as well as the M2/ASP medium. ...
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why do you wonder that clayne?
im going to be the first to say...if you want a great IC...the ASP is tops for stock mounts. Wyum is the IC man. I have an m2 unit of his design..the same design...and it is indeed a superior IC. it also has the least pressure drop of any of IC's to my knowledge. he isnt trying to sell u one. its a fact.
mr wyum... do you know the number differences in regards to flow?
I believe there are reviews and measurements on www.scuderiaciriani.com for these IC's but i am not sure if the pfs is included amongst them.
j
im going to be the first to say...if you want a great IC...the ASP is tops for stock mounts. Wyum is the IC man. I have an m2 unit of his design..the same design...and it is indeed a superior IC. it also has the least pressure drop of any of IC's to my knowledge. he isnt trying to sell u one. its a fact.
mr wyum... do you know the number differences in regards to flow?
I believe there are reviews and measurements on www.scuderiaciriani.com for these IC's but i am not sure if the pfs is included amongst them.
j
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I'm adapting an older, slitely used, PFS IC but it's bigger than the current setup and it came without the plumbing. I'm having to build custom mounting brackets and re-route hoses and all and I'll have to build a custom duct. I'm taking pics though and I'll post them as soon as I'm finished - about a week -
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Originally posted by clayne
Why do I never see people bringing up the discussion of PWR cores?
Why do I never see people bringing up the discussion of PWR cores?
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There are 2 types of PFS intercoolers.
The first one is puny, it has red endtanks and you can keep the battery.
Then there is a giant SMIC the same size as the ASP one that has a duct as well which requires a battery relocation.
I have the giant one in my car, I will try to take pictures and post it.
The first one is puny, it has red endtanks and you can keep the battery.
Then there is a giant SMIC the same size as the ASP one that has a duct as well which requires a battery relocation.
I have the giant one in my car, I will try to take pictures and post it.
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I can't speak for his IC or his Intake kit, but I can say that his 3" SS Cat-back w/ 4" tip is a NICE exhaust. It's REALLY high flowing (straight-through), but not nearly as loud as some of the coffee can exhausts that Blitz, Apex'i, etc. has.
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I think the real reason Peter's IC has a little higher pressure drop than M2/ASP mediums (or other similar) is the fact that it has a tubing welded on to come from the y-pipe crossover, and to the standard elbo. This requires some tight-radius bends... but is nice for retaining those two items. I recon if you were to stick those tubes on other IC's they'd have a higher pressure drop too... we're talking standard spearco cores on most units out there, and theres really no magic to them. Its also not as tall as the M2/ASP, and that may contribute as well.
The catback is real nice... they say theres nothing special about them, but how much "special" are you expecting from a muffler for god's sake? Its VERY light, made well, flows well.
The catback is real nice... they say theres nothing special about them, but how much "special" are you expecting from a muffler for god's sake? Its VERY light, made well, flows well.
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Actually the numbers I'm talking about don't include tubing. It's just based on the cores only. The difference in core height is the major reason for the difference in performance. I'm of course only talking about the standard IC he sold with the cast endtanks. Overall it's just a much smaller core. But when you have used ones selling for $400 it's hard to argue with that kind of price unless you're pretty serious about performance.
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Originally posted by Kevin T. Wyum
The PFS IC is fine for normal street driving and some racing around and its used price is normally very desirable but actual flow rates and efficiency compared to either ASP IC is not really even in the same ballpark. It's on the order of the difference between the stock IC and the PFS. The standard "you get what you pay for" does apply. As I said though it's not a bad unit. Just a different category. Ack crying baby sorry gotta go : ).
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The PFS IC is fine for normal street driving and some racing around and its used price is normally very desirable but actual flow rates and efficiency compared to either ASP IC is not really even in the same ballpark. It's on the order of the difference between the stock IC and the PFS. The standard "you get what you pay for" does apply. As I said though it's not a bad unit. Just a different category. Ack crying baby sorry gotta go : ).
Kevin T. Wyum
I mean - did you do any measurements of the intake temps or are you just talking from the top of your head ?
Just asking, because you are biased ofcourse
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Do you have any numbers to back up your statements ?
I mean - did you do any measurements of the intake temps or are you just talking from the top of your head ?
Just asking, because you are biased ofcourse
Do you have any numbers to back up your statements ?
I mean - did you do any measurements of the intake temps or are you just talking from the top of your head ?
Just asking, because you are biased ofcourse
PFS IC
Core 3.5" x 10.4" x 10.5" CID of core 382.2
CFM of air flowed at 1.5 psi of pressure drop 410
Pressure drop at 10 psi and 6000 RPM 1.25 psi
Efficiency of heat transfer at 5mph air speed through core. 43%
Efficiency of heat transfer at 20mph air speed through core. 71%
ASP Medium IC
Core 3.5" x 12.55" x 11.55" CID of core 507.3
CFM of air flowed at 1.5 psi of pressure drop 620
Pressure drop at 10 psi and 6000 RPM .6 psi
Efficiency of heat transfer at 5mph air speed through core. 56%
Efficiency of heat transfer at 20mph air speed through core. 86%
ASP Race IC
Core 3.5" x 12.55" x 17" CID of core 746.7
CFM of air flowed at 1.5 psi of pressure drop 760
Pressure drop at 10 psi and 6000 RPM .35 psi
Efficiency of heat transfer at 5mph air speed through core. 76%
Efficiency of heat transfer at 20mph air speed through core. 88%
Small core unknown what application it is used in. Example of small core
Core 3.5" x 6.6" x 11.55" CID of core 266.8
CFM of air flowed at 1.5 psi of pressure drop 320
Pressure drop at 10 psi and 6000 RPM 2.2 psi
Efficiency of heat transfer at 5mph air speed through core. 38%
Efficiency of heat transfer at 20mph air speed through core. 70%
(This is actually a dense fin design core and pretty good for its size)
Enjoy
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ASP Race IC
Core 3.5" x 12.55" x 17" CID of core 746.7
CFM of air flowed at 1.5 psi of pressure drop 760
Pressure drop at 10 psi and 6000 RPM .35 psi
Efficiency of heat transfer at 5mph air speed through core. 76%
Efficiency of heat transfer at 20mph air speed through core. 88%
Core 3.5" x 12.55" x 17" CID of core 746.7
CFM of air flowed at 1.5 psi of pressure drop 760
Pressure drop at 10 psi and 6000 RPM .35 psi
Efficiency of heat transfer at 5mph air speed through core. 76%
Efficiency of heat transfer at 20mph air speed through core. 88%
REALLY nice, Kevin. Good work.
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