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intercooler. good or bad idea? worth the money??

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Old 05-11-2010, 08:57 AM
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In all seriousness these guys are poking fun, but it's true. It seems you've fallen for the hp claims rather than actual hp gains. I assume you started figuring that you had 210-216hp stock....Tests have shown that the whp (hp at the wheels) is more like 175-185hp stock. Lets say your CAI/Duals/Tune actually did give you what you claim, 35-40hp at the crank, that would be more like 20-25 at the wheels. Add that to the real whp and you're still only at around 205-210whp.

But thats assuming you're actually getting those gains, I seriously doubt it personally. Especially if you're using the tune that came with the tuner.

As far as your original question.

also it's a v6 what other ways can I sup it up without spending an arm and a leg.
The only cheap mod you have left really for performance is get a custom tune.(if you don't already) Performance costs an arm and a leg lol. Just the way it is. Save 5k for an X-charger if you want to see a real gain. I'm halfway there myself lol. Also suspension mods are always good...Rear axle swap...Better brakes...etc...

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Old 05-11-2010, 06:12 PM
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nah hell be above 200 on most dynojets
but def nowhere near 250
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Old 05-11-2010, 06:13 PM
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o and do you have a link for this intercooler? and where you saw that it adds 40-50 hp? that would help
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Old 05-11-2010, 07:44 PM
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Originally Posted by tigercrazy718
o and do you have a link for this intercooler? and where you saw that it adds 40-50 hp? that would help
My vote is eBay.
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Old 05-11-2010, 08:17 PM
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Where do you plan on putting this intercooler and what exactly did you plan on hooking it up to?
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