Precision 350hp intercooler vs. Mishimoto Z Line intercooler
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I've reached the point in my turbo build where I need to figure out my intercooler setup.
I want to buy something better than a sketchy ebay intercooler but not super spendy like BEGI or FM.
I'm looking at the Precision 350hp intercooler because it seems like they are well built, should be fairly easy to mount, and Track Speed use them in their turbo setup.
However, Mishimoto makes a very similar size intercooler called the Z line for almost $100 less. Lots of folks here are running Mishimoto radiators but I can't find many people using this intercooler so I'm wondering if Mishimoto is not a very good intercooler maker.
Both are 15 fin per inch.
I'm building around a Greddy kit but with all the standard upgrades including an Artech 3" downpipe and exhuast. I'm using it for track days and shooting for a reliable 200hp-ish setup (once I get the MS and larger injectors installed)
Thanks for yourr input.
I want to buy something better than a sketchy ebay intercooler but not super spendy like BEGI or FM.
I'm looking at the Precision 350hp intercooler because it seems like they are well built, should be fairly easy to mount, and Track Speed use them in their turbo setup.
However, Mishimoto makes a very similar size intercooler called the Z line for almost $100 less. Lots of folks here are running Mishimoto radiators but I can't find many people using this intercooler so I'm wondering if Mishimoto is not a very good intercooler maker.
Both are 15 fin per inch.
I'm building around a Greddy kit but with all the standard upgrades including an Artech 3" downpipe and exhuast. I'm using it for track days and shooting for a reliable 200hp-ish setup (once I get the MS and larger injectors installed)
Thanks for yourr input.
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I think you should be just fine with the mishimoto. My buddy has a z line intercooler on his 240 and his IATs are never more than 10* over ambient in Texas. I personally think you're just paying for the name with a Precision, but I don't have any solid evidence to back it up.
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The Precision unit is thicker and shorter, which means it will do just as good a job at keeping IATs down while letting more air to the radiator, which matters. There's a reason we're spending the extra coin on the Precision unit for our kits.
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The zline intercooler has inlets that are slightly offset from the middle as opposed to being on the very bottom like most ebay intercoolers people here get. I have it on my MSM and it did not require the normal bending of any of the lines to mount to my piping as it sits much lower and lets more air pass to the radiator. It does require me to make a DIY shield to keep the seal from the IC to the radiator but it should be fairly simple to do with minimal effort. The precision intercooler may not have this issue. Figured I would give you my 2 cents. Feel free to visit my build thread and check out the fitment yourself as it was the most recent thing I did.
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Is that FM piping?
Bullseye Power Turbos
Don't look like they have intercoolers listed anymore, maybe their dealers have some listed.
Bullseye Power Turbos
Don't look like they have intercoolers listed anymore, maybe their dealers have some listed.
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Andy: If you are squeezed for time, I've got a new/unused Godspeed Type M 28x6x2.5 that I picked up somewhere a while ago. Its not going to fit my car unless I yank out my AC or start butchering things and I'm not prepared to do that yet. I can hand it off to Gesso and you can take a look if you are interested. I'll make you a sweetheart deal (less than 1/2 of retail)
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Hell, will it work on an NB1 with AC? Should fit fine on an NB2. With that stupid NB1 AC dryer condenser thing in there, I can't see a 3.5" thick IC fitting.
If your NA condenser look like this: http://www.carsteering.com/data/all_...C-1100-Map.jpg there is probably a good chance in will fit, but don't quote me on it.
If your NA condenser look like this: http://www.carsteering.com/data/all_...C-1100-Map.jpg there is probably a good chance in will fit, but don't quote me on it.
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