daniel_g Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 Right so i'm needing a front mount intercooler kit soon and just wondering what choices there are and everyone's opinion on different kits, lag, fitment, aesthetics etc. I'll probably go for the j performance ones that iddy has at discount, but would like to know what other kits are out there.Cheers, Dan. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Idrees Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 I use JPerformance on the demo car Quote Link to post Share on other sites
funny onion Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 Evo 8 core as I didn't want to cut anything. Fits like a Glove behind my bumper Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StarletMad Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 JPerformance Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 WEPR.piss all lag.some folk think they're too small, i think it's spot on!Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matt1878 Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 WEPR.piss all lag.some folk think they're too small, i think it's spot on!Phil.How much are these Phil ;)? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
akyakapotter Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 Toyosports never let me down Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rob H@RCH Engineering Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 I have a Blitz one on mine perfect size for me and no lag even with my TD05 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TrisK Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 HDIMassive core but ice cold in take temps Quote Link to post Share on other sites
micky boy Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 Toyosports for me too! didnt have to cut the fuck out of the bumper either! The hot side pipeing is long though but dean on here makes the short route pipe so all is goodPic of my FMIC Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ryan-11 Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 run a greddy front mount with custom pipes Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Whitenoize Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 i got a jperformance kit from id workz really good deal tbh for what you get but the fittment is terrible thers no bits on the bottom of the core to mount it to the car only two on the side and and the fitting kit that came with it the bolts are the wrong size to even screw on to the mounting point on the side of the core will prob have to make some custom brackets to mount the core on the gt not a massive problem but it is ment to be a bolt on kit at the end of the day Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_g Posted December 22, 2012 Author Share Posted December 22, 2012 Some pretty good suggestions, ^ looks mint micky.I'm still unsure, a huge core like the hdi / j performance ( same thing i think ) will obviously provide better cooling and lower intake temps, but might be overkill on a ct9 setup. It will sit nice behind the bumper i'm gonna get though.Toyo sports kits do look alright, nothing like their manifolds and decats. Only thing that puts me off though is that long ass network of pipe, but yeah could get a short hot pipe off dean.Blitz systems are quite far outta my prige range haha. Hadnt thought about a custom system, good shout. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_g Posted December 22, 2012 Author Share Posted December 22, 2012 i got a jperformance kit from id workz really good deal tbh for what you get but the fittment is terrible thers no bits on the bottom of the core to mount it to the car only two on the side and and the fitting kit that came with it the bolts are the wrong size to even screw on to the mounting point on the side of the core will prob have to make some custom brackets to mount the core on the gt not a massive problem but it is ment to be a bolt on kit at the end of the dayAhh thats not great at all, its a GT am gonna put it on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lew777 Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 WEPR.piss all lag.some folk think they're too small, i think it's spot on!Phil.x2 ive got one cant fault them with the gt theres no need to cut the bumperHow much are these Phil ;)?The wepr 25% sale started a few days ago Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Got.boost Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 Jproformence kit on my glanza did have to cut the bumper but looks great Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mattyD Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 1st gen HDI, monster of an intercooler Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AdamB Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 (edited) Evo 8 core as I didn't want to cut anything. Fits like a Glove behind my bumper Agree with this tbh, manufactures don't spend heaps of money developing components to be shit. Most cores on the market that are a specific kit provide very little in terms of specs. The only one that does appeal is the HDI kit where numerous testing has been carried out.You can't have an intercooler that flows and cools, its impossible. Have to have a trade off somewhere, either settle for more lag with a decrease in intake temps, or settle for higher temps with less lag.If you buy a cooler for what it looks like, fits etc you'll be buying one for the wrong reasons IMO. Edited December 22, 2012 by AdamB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_g Posted December 22, 2012 Author Share Posted December 22, 2012 So you reckon go for a OEM core of some sort and get the shortest possible pipe route made up ? I'd quite like a new system though, think used coolers might be a bit of a gamble.Was looking at the j performance kits and turns out thats there are ep91/82 specific kits so think you got a glanza one ryan. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Simon Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 I run a greddy cooler as it came on one of the glanza's i brought it's not a huge core but cools very well and fits perfectly Quote Link to post Share on other sites
micky boy Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 (edited) Dont know how fake these core's are but they look prity good quality! Where as the Toyoports jp HDI core's look/are cheaply made! it dont take much to bend the fins on them etc!http://www.ebay.co.u...=item4abe980b7fhttp://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/APEXi-Delta-Fin-Design-Aluminium-INTERCOOLER-600x235x58x-2-5-Turbo-Racing-/370692202589?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item564efa205dMaybe buy one of them then buy the pipeing etc? Edited December 23, 2012 by micky boy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_g Posted December 23, 2012 Author Share Posted December 23, 2012 Item location: Warehouse, Singapore lol.Gonna have a proper search tomorrow and see what i can find. If iddy can supply the proper ep82 fitment j performance kit then i might go for that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Liam_D Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 JPerformance kit here too! I'm very impressed with it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AdamB Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 Getting a core from another performance vehicle such as the evo is good, not saying they are the best though.I believe you get what you pay for, Greddy and Blitz kits seem to be the best in terms of vehicle specific, but the price you pay is huge. I don't think you can get the Greddy kits anymore either.I'd like to see a number of intercoolers tested with a temp probe pre and post cooler to see effective they are. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Whitenoize Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 Think your right mate went to fiti mine today and the pipes don't match up and the hot side won't fit at all past the powerstearing pump pipe fs will have to send idday a pm see if he can sort me out with the rite kit Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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