Is There A Big Difference Between These Two ?

[maddowse]

hi im looking at inter coolers on just jap and was wondering how much difference there would be between these two inter coolers when it comes to

cooling

turbo lag

ease of fitting

heat soak.

i intend on meshing the front bar to hide the intercooler from the cops interest so the shine of it doesnt matter (unless haveing mesh in front of it serverly affects the performance )

here they are

http://www.justjap.com/store/product.php?p...=339&page=1

http://www.justjap.com/store/product.php?p...=339&page=1

thanks for your help

[PM-R33]

The Blitz one hands down. Larger core and overall will be better quality. All the things you listed are marginal given the two kits and nothing you would ever notice on a normal/mild setup. I'm assuming you have a stock turbo?

Also a heads up, intercooler is one word.

Edited April 22, 2010 by PM-R33

[maddowse]

lol thanks man

ok so im better spending the extra money

also if i were to put mesh infront of the intercooler would it affect it ? iv seen cars with this so the cooler doesnt stand out ?

[R31Nismoid]

If you don't plan on going for over 280rwkw... IMO the cheaper one is better value and both should perform pretty much the same.

The Blitz should excel further once you push things more as generally the cores are better.

[RBceffy25]

hi im looking at inter coolers on just jap and was wondering how much difference there would be between these two inter coolers when it comes to

cooling

turbo lag

ease of fitting

heat soak.

i intend on meshing the front bar to hide the intercooler from the cops interest so the shine of it doesnt matter (unless haveing mesh in front of it serverly affects the performance )

here they are

http://www.justjap.com/store/product.php?p...=339&page=1

http://www.justjap.com/store/product.php?p...=339&page=1

thanks for your help

Ok firstly I would always go with a well known brand name. I have personally never heard of cooling pro.

Just by looking (which is inconclusive in most cases) the blitz core appears to be of much higher construction quality and the end tanks appear to be pressed, not cast (pressed being lighter and stronger).

Also there is no photo of the inside of the cores, so you cant see how much metal/fins are inside each tube/bar. You must remember here that this can be a compromise between cooling, efficiency and flow but usually the big brands get it just right. It can also depend on what power figures your chasing.

For example, I currently have in my possesion a Hybrid GT2 core and a Greddy spec M core and the spec M core is far superior as far as fins per inch both inside and out are concerned. However the Hybrid core will do just fine for my power figure and set-up not to mention that nearly any aftermarket core will be superior to the factory side mount core. I am now using the hybrid core with great gains.

Also keep in mind that the stock R34 core is twice the size as R32, R33 and are said to be good for up to 200rwkw.

Another thing is that the cheaper brands usually still need to be modified to fit (i.e cut/trim piping) regardless of the fact that they claim it is a direct bolt on. Although having said that no direct kit will fit if, for example, the car has had an accident resulting in structure/frame work of the body being slightly or dramatically shifted.

Food for thought.

[maddowse]

thanks for the great info mate yeah i heard the standard side mount is ment to be good but the other day i drove to the shops and back to get a pod filter and was suprized how hot the out let pipe of the inter cooler was,

but i think it comes down to my series 2 bumper for a start, that thin pushe air everywere but were its ment to go lol.

so first step ot to find a series one bar then get it painted to match , and while im fitting it i wanted a cooler to install at the same time ,