MaxLTV

I'm wondering if there are any drawbacks from upgraded intercoolers - e.g., worse throttle response due to more air volume inside the intercooler or anything else. I'm new to turbo cars, so trying to get educated before I pull the trigger. Already decided on exhaust, though - the car is quieter than my Cayenne TT...

oceancarrera

I put larger coolers on my 650IX...a little more response with a quicker top end feel on each gear.
Dynoed a 501 hp wheels with just a tune and Dinan coolers.

BOOSTED TTS

HI,

Do your research on this before you buy, there a lot of options out there, but just a few that will really yield results and lower IAT's. At the end just call Sam, and save yourself some headaches.

Regards,

Manuel

MaxLTV

I'm in touch with Sam, and he's been very helpful so far. I'm just looking for more fundamental understanding of intercooler compromises if any. For example, with other mods, it's pretty clear - e.g., bigger turbo -> bigger lag (all else being equal), less restriction in exhaust -> more noise (good or bad), more aero -> worse top speed, fuel economy and street drivability; and so on. Where is the trade-off for intercoolers if any?

SamboTT@ByDesign

Hi guys. With our design you will only experience benefits guaranteed. In flow, IAT, recovery and over-all response. Some cause too much pressure drop or even reduced anti-lad pressure. With our billet end tank and coupler design we do not get this. e also have a new 5.2 inch design which may cross that edge for very high hp cars. Out 4.5's are the most widely used and tested up to 1000hp. Quite proud of my teams work. On the factory backed 991TTS that David Donahue ran up Pike's Peak he really loved the over-all feel even coming from pure race cars!

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