New side mount intercooler ?

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AdsMr23sge
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New side mount intercooler ?

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I'm looking for a new side mount intercooler for my rev 2 turbo any advice on decent one to go for?
danjama
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Re: New side mount intercooler ?

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I think this looks quite decent for the price, but maybe get better clamps and rubber hoses.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TOYOTA-MR2-S ... SwTIhaWBXC
AdsMr23sge
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Re: New side mount intercooler ?

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Cheers mate , I've found this one seems to be good?

http://www.tuningdevelopments.co.uk/pro ... cts_id=275
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Re: New side mount intercooler ?

Post by alanmr2turbo »

ToyoSport and Jperformance are exactly the same product just re-badged

So save the £40 odd pounds and go with ebay one
androo007
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Re: New side mount intercooler ?

Post by androo007 »

Agreed, the generic chinese ebay ones work great to around 350hp.
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Re: New side mount intercooler ?

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Literally looks and is exactly the same, feel free to pay more thoigh :lol:
AdsMr23sge
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Re: New side mount intercooler ?

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Thanks That's great to know

Is there any other recommendations for a good upgrade ?
Odin_S
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Re: New side mount intercooler ?

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What's your budget and goals?

Personally i don't usual buy go faster parts from ebay. I definitely use ebay for other things just not engine parts.

tcsmotorsport or ATS
androo007
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Re: New side mount intercooler ?

Post by androo007 »

Well....

Pheonix power Intercooler (500hp+)
ATS top mount
Celica ChargeCooler (350hp)
Radtech ChargeCooler (450hp)
Custom Chargecooler (600+hp)
Water Injection only (unknown)
Custom Boot mount intercooler (300-1000hp)
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phoenix power

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I will have a phoenix power with all fittings available soon
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Re: New side mount intercooler ?

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So an ebay sidemount is as good as a 205CC? :-k
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Re: New side mount intercooler ?

Post by androo007 »

Yeah, pretty much.

The chargecooler can probably cool more efficiently between 300-350hp, but the limitation then becomes physical air flow through the core.

That's why the Pheonix Power ICs are so good - the fin design and pure size allows an awesome amount of air flow.
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Re: New side mount intercooler ?

Post by AdsMr23sge »

Thanks for the replies power wise I'm only after 280-300bhp so i just want to replace old tired parts with decent upgraded parts good enough for that power range
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