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Old 04-02-08, 05:02 PM
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What mod next Rad or Intercooler

Looking to do another small mod this summer.

Just wiehging out the pros and cons of both mods rad and intercooler.

I know the stock rad isnt the greatest peice of meat on the market....Will an aftermarket rad help out alot in the summer heat?


Intercooler, I am looking to just put a new one in the stock position, something bigger and more efficient.

My current mods are Intake, downpipe, cat back.

What do you guys reccomend i do next radiator or intercooler.

I will definatly get both by the middle of summer, just not sure what to get first.
Old 04-02-08, 05:05 PM
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i'd get radiator first, but that's just me.
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Both if your going Front Mount. IMO.
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RHD ftw!

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+2 on the rad.

reliability before performance if you ask me.
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do you have a PFC on your car as well? cause if you dont, your already risking the boost levels with those parts on your car already.

I bet your getting some pretty serious boost spikes and creep and crap... intake, downpipe and exhaust without an aftermarket ECU isnt a good idea...

id say unless you have a PFC, DEFINATELY DONT go with an intercooler... stick to the radiator for sure...
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Radiator Koyo N flow.




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Radiator first for sure.
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Can't go wrong with a Fluidyne radiator. With your current mods you should also upgrade your ECU when you get a bigger intercooler.
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definitly radiator before intercooler
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Radiator, I've have the standard koyo and it does a good job.
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Should i get one off the net or at a store? can they break easy in the mail?
Anyone know if its a good idea to get them used?

anyone have any recomendations on brand/websites/stores to look for?
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Ok i have never bought a rad for a high performance car before.

what features should i be concerned about.

also, what is the thickness of the stock radiator?

what should i judge my overall and final decision on when analyzing all the different options out there.

anyone have experience with ebay radiators? I found one with 3 year warranty...its alluminum and direct bolt on with no mod required. 24" Long, 12 High and 2" thick
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