Mal__01 New Member 3 Member For: 14y 5m 15d Posted 21/12/10 03:54 PM Share Posted 21/12/10 03:54 PM Hey guysI'm new here.Got a BA MKI turbo and thinking bout upgrading the intercooler.I have injector (Bosch 440cc), internal fuel (040), intake etc and a 100cpi cat, and crow valves to go in.I would like to do things properly but on a budget.Intercooler kits cost heaps. Have any of you guys paid to get the piping fabbed?I have a nice cooler lined up. Anypone in Vic, you guys recommended?Also is Sniper tuning any good? Or should I just go SCT?Sorry for all the noob questions, which I am sure have been answered before.I'm a Mits guy for years so sorry. I messed with my GSR for years and being cheap was not the best move.Mal Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/72282-intercoolers/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henz Tampon inserted, Auto Acquired, next purchase a new handbag Donating Members 9,946 Member For: 17y 27d Gender: Male Location: Vic Posted 21/12/10 06:27 PM Share Posted 21/12/10 06:27 PM Best option would be the hdi kits, not bad for $650 or what ever they are. Sniper tuning it will he fine although the sct way is the best way to do it. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/72282-intercoolers/#findComment-1065585 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lof818 Member 54 Member For: 14y 8m 9d Gender: Male Location: Bribie island Posted 21/12/10 07:11 PM Share Posted 21/12/10 07:11 PM I just put a hdi kit in my car LAST NITE and my gosh cost me 725 with pipe work I must say since I have drove it this morning and late last nite I dont feel any turbo lag but I do feel is the boost kicking in alot harder then befor im running 406 rwhp and 12 pound boost easy to fit ponly took 5 hours AT NITE I say do go have a look at them Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/72282-intercoolers/#findComment-1065587 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHR BOOST Moderating Team 5,698 Member For: 21y 7m 11d Gender: Male Location: Southern Highlands NSW Posted 21/12/10 07:33 PM Share Posted 21/12/10 07:33 PM Best to get it re tuned just to be on the safe side Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/72282-intercoolers/#findComment-1065591 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lof818 Member 54 Member For: 14y 8m 9d Gender: Male Location: Bribie island Posted 21/12/10 07:38 PM Share Posted 21/12/10 07:38 PM I was taking to the guys that did my tune and they where saying I dont have to if I dident I dont no why they said some reason lol but ya ill do alil more to the engin vaule springs tomorro and throtle body then ill take it back to them :D .. quick question when u put a bigger intercooler on will it keep your engin colder ?? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/72282-intercoolers/#findComment-1065593 Share on other sites More sharing options...
spoolxr6 Member 312 Member For: 14y 5m 1d Posted 21/12/10 08:21 PM Share Posted 21/12/10 08:21 PM If the intercooler has better flow than the one that you replaced it with you may have an increase of volume of air or an increase in boost pressure. Either one will result in leaner combustion mixtures if the fueling hasn't been adapted to the new air flow which can lead to engine failure. So good at least just have a run on the Dyno to check A/F mixtures. A bigger intercooler will not keep your engine temperature cooler. It cools the intake air being forced into the engine resulting in a more combustible mixture of Air/Fuel. Colder, denser air has a higher percentage of oxygen present than what hotter air does. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/72282-intercoolers/#findComment-1065600 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benji_vs Donating Members 403 Member For: 16y 11m 8d Gender: Male Location: East Suburbs Melbourne Posted 21/12/10 08:55 PM Share Posted 21/12/10 08:55 PM ^^^^^^^This For the OP, id stick with SCT, as it has proven itself and most tuners use the software. I have not heard much about sniper to comment. From the sounds of it your doing everything right, HDI from what ive heard is pretty good for modest power I.e low-mid 300rwkw. Either way these cars require tuning for modifications most of the time which is different to a lot of conventional turbo cars from the 90'sGood luck and welcome Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/72282-intercoolers/#findComment-1065610 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mal__01 New Member 3 Member For: 14y 5m 15d Posted 21/12/10 11:10 PM Author Share Posted 21/12/10 11:10 PM Thanks guys!ultimately I am looking at 350kwrw.Apart from bolt on mods and the trans should I be looking at anything else?What sort of power should the plenum be looked at?Mal Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/72282-intercoolers/#findComment-1065633 Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeze_dk I am dissatisfied with my current employment situation Donating Members 8,610 Member For: 18y 6m 19d Gender: Male Posted 22/12/10 12:32 AM Share Posted 22/12/10 12:32 AM you wont need a plenum for 350,, my mate was making 380 with standard inlet Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/72282-intercoolers/#findComment-1065656 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dillz Three pedals are better then two.. Donating Members 15,637 Member For: 17y 10m 21d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 22/12/10 03:50 AM Share Posted 22/12/10 03:50 AM I wouldn't be trying to get to 350 on a tight budget, could be a bad idea. Especially in a BA.But if you do want 350 you might be better off buying a bigger cooler now rather then having to buy another one later. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/72282-intercoolers/#findComment-1065692 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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