Specs New Member 23 Member For: 11y 8d Posted 24/03/15 11:49 AM Share Posted 24/03/15 11:49 AM ok guys/girls my head is hurting, my eyes are spinning, my wallet not yet full enough to purchase anything and my arms are sore from leaning on the computer desk. I don't want to start a war on brand popularity I just want straight answers to some questions I didn't see asked or questions that weren't answered in other topics, from what I can see in pictures and read in info is the plazmaman stage 2 intercooler kit pipe work better then the pw st2 in the fact that the plastic throttle elbow is replaced in the plaz kit? someone please correct me if the the pw comes with this replacement as well and what is the fitment like with either kit on the cold side near the a/c line, also which has the greatest room for turbo side intakes (I have 1 already but looking to fab 1 out of alloy down the track) as the plaz looks wining hear. I've only seen a plaz face to face on a mates fg and Im pretty sure it was a st3 so Im relying on you guys/girls to help me out pics would be appreciated. Now some more questions, again not starting a war just help me get rid of some confusion size for size a bar and plate will allow for more internal air flow then a tube and fin that is less pressure drop across the core? is this correct? however less air will travel externally through a bar and plate that is your radiator will not get as much air flow as if a tube and fin was in front? is this also correct? now given this situation how much extra water temp are we talking with a bar and plate vs tube and fin? only 2 more questions, what is the throttle response like untuned just cooler vs cooler vs stock and does the extra the internal flow of a bar and plate compensate for lag that may be produced due to the larger core size in the pw st2 due to the fact that the gt3576 isn't the highest volume producing turbo around? I hope I don't start a war or add any more confusion to myself or anyone else wanting to know the same answers thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PTR_NITRO_FG Donating Members 3,214 Member For: 11y 9m 7d Gender: Male Location: NOR Perth Posted 24/03/15 01:52 PM Share Posted 24/03/15 01:52 PM Only thing I can answer is some of the piping questions.PW stage 2 does not come with throttle body elbow replacement...but that part can be bought (I think its around $140). I think they should both be fine in terms of clearing cold side ac line?If your airbox design is based on PW, then the PW piping would be better. But from what ive been told by others here, the PW piping also clears the Plaz airbox (only just ... like 5mm clearance apparently). The plaz piping I would imagine clears both (cause my cheapo intune motorsport style piping apparently clears PW airbox but not Plaz). Must have something to do with the intake pipe coming off the turbo (PW is silicone I think and Plaz metal; therefore Plaz is louder too).I think you may be correct with the rest of your questions regarding cooler cores. Although maybe someone more pro can answer. Intercooler choice seems to be a controversial topic (much like saying which oil is best). Theres pros and cons for each type...I've decided to go with what my tuner says (which is PW). Apparently the stage 2 PW is as good as plaz 1000hp Hope some of that helps lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Specs New Member 23 Member For: 11y 8d Posted 06/04/15 08:49 AM Author Share Posted 06/04/15 08:49 AM ok and what about insurance I couldn't find anything up to date in the insurance topic regarding fg's I'm currently with AAMI under 25 male and if they wont cover me for stage 2 I'll have to go with pw st1 or pwr has anybody had any experience with AAMI regarding intercoolers for an fg under 25 male? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZYWALKER XR50T Gold Donating Members 2,795 Member For: 11y 10m 3d Gender: Male Location: Western Sydney Posted 06/04/15 08:56 AM Share Posted 06/04/15 08:56 AM Could only get comprehensive with just car regardless of any mods for under 25 years. And they're owned by aami. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizkets is Drunk? Too heavy needs boost Member 5,929 Member For: 11y 6m 26d Gender: Male Location: Adelaide Posted 06/04/15 09:25 AM Share Posted 06/04/15 09:25 AM Tube and fin would have more air flow then bar and slate. Correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZYWALKER XR50T Gold Donating Members 2,795 Member For: 11y 10m 3d Gender: Male Location: Western Sydney Posted 06/04/15 09:34 AM Share Posted 06/04/15 09:34 AM Sure it would ................ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiftyOne Bronze Donating Members 1,145 Member For: 11y 8m 3d Gender: Male Posted 06/04/15 10:29 AM Share Posted 06/04/15 10:29 AM I've got a PW tb relocation pipe if you're looking for one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PTR_NITRO_FG Donating Members 3,214 Member For: 11y 9m 7d Gender: Male Location: NOR Perth Posted 06/04/15 03:54 PM Share Posted 06/04/15 03:54 PM (edited) ^^ I assumed OP has an FG?And AAMI dont care about mods I'm pretty sure. Unless you upgrade the turbo or change to methanol (and theres 2 other conditions that I cant remember). Other than those 4 things, they said you can have whatever legal mods...but best to just give them a call and double check. Edited 06/04/15 03:55 PM by PTR_NITRO_FG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seaton Donating Members 537 Member For: 12y 6m 5d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 07/04/15 05:06 AM Share Posted 07/04/15 05:06 AM ^Correct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZYWALKER XR50T Gold Donating Members 2,795 Member For: 11y 10m 3d Gender: Male Location: Western Sydney Posted 07/04/15 09:26 AM Share Posted 07/04/15 09:26 AM True but keep in mind they may deem a surge tank or intercoolers that require cutting etc as "illegal" mods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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