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depends greatly on your scope of modifications. I'm guessing you're just starting and think an intercooler is one of the first steps? I disagree but if you want one that performs better than stock then go for a standard r34 SMIC. They're relatively inexpensive, common, and will handle around 200rwkw, without being 'bling bling' or chopping up your front end.

The large front mounts are more suited to 400-500hp apps. But they are also fairly cheap, even for name brand ones, so you decide. But don't buy Chinese ebay shite. Blitz are good cores, and straight fit. I have a large Greddy front mount but I know better now and probably wouldn't do it again if I had the chance, it was just such a good price!

Search the forums. They are full of wise people who'll share their victories, and very un-wise people who'll share their horror stories. Both are helpful in their own way :P

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:P, so i hear the large ones reduce your turbo lag. im currently giving out 250rwkw approx. i bought the car like tht. im starting remod the car, best place to start woule be with a new IC kit. any site yal can direct me to?
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A larger IC will INCREASE lag. What is currently on your car? Running 250rwkw I think you've proven what is on there is handling it, provided you have a CPU to prove all is well.

And I just read another thread where you express interest in a megasonic BOV. Don't do it. Just don't

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running on a 450hp ceremic turbo on an apexi ecu atm. car needs a few tweaks here and there. i currenty have a turbo smart plumback which i dont really like tht much tho. thts why i was checking out the megasonic. will take ur advice :P...

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What a waste of money..

Anyway - SAU Traders. Simple as that.

They have good deals, great prices. For that setup honestly you don't need some Jap big $$ branded kit.

what was a waste of money? anyways... back to topic... if any1 could recommend a good intercooler kit for me it would me much appreciated :P

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what was a waste of money? anyways... back to topic... if any1 could recommend a good intercooler kit for me it would me much appreciated :P

The turbo

back on topic - check the traders like i said. Maybe i need to make it green text?

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Not much gets past you does it zerotohundred?

thanks 4 the frndly comments.. yes i chkd out sau traders. sry if i didnt come across clearly before , i just asked for a recommendation.. something uve used and wud say go ahead mate.. try tht one works for me.. do i need to elaborate? anyways thanks guys :P

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JJ, ISC, any of them will suffice mate.

If you were chasing 300rwkw+ it might be a different affair, but cost vs gain there simply is no choice but a nice cheap kit from the traders.

And this covers a fair portion of the community so you cant go wrong IMO :P

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JJ, ISC, any of them will suffice mate.

If you were chasing 300rwkw+ it might be a different affair, but cost vs gain there simply is no choice but a nice cheap kit from the traders.

And this covers a fair portion of the community so you cant go wrong IMO :P

fitment on those is a bit average in my experience... better off spending a little more for a trust from access autoworks and saving it on install costs!

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A little more? Its over double the price :/

+1

I've never had issues with fitment on JJ kits. In fact they are one of the best intercoolers I have used to date for value/quality (not counting PWR) .

We are using them in a couple of 5-600hp cars without issues and fitment was a breeze.

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m8 looking at doin the same with the intercooler thing, not the negativity-lol. check heaps out looking at anywhere from $350- $1700.

depends on your brand. will make a HUGE point though cops are starting to smash you hard for fmic if the don't plumb up through originally sub frame holes where standard smic run. been told bye 3 supply and fitting companies now!!! the best i think i have seen is an ARC one but of course it comes at the top of the price range. not massive to get heaps a lag but bigger than smic for more cooling.

http://www.nengun.com/arc/intercooler-front-mount

here is an ebay link- not that greater range and quality:

http://shop.ebay.com.au/items/__intercoole...tem220377680127

and here is one for hybrid:

http://www.hybrid-power.com/index.php

good luck! and i ain't nowhere near an expert!!!! just some helpful tips i have received! :/

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