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Old 02-11-2024, 08:18 PM
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Hi All -

I am currently looking into upgrading the Intercooler in my 992 Turbo S and wondering if anyone is familiar with a comparison between the do88, Wagner and CSF. What I have gathered so far is if you go with the CSF, you have to buy the do88 hoses anyways. Overall, I have not seen many reviews on the do88 but have spoken to some that have it and they absolutely love it.

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Originally Posted by RoqDav3
Hi All -

I am currently looking into upgrading the Intercooler in my 992 Turbo S and wondering if anyone is familiar with a comparison between the do88, Wagner and CSF. What I have gathered so far is if you go with the CSF, you have to buy the do88 hoses anyways. Overall, I have not seen many reviews on the do88 but have spoken to some that have it and they absolutely love it.

Thanks!
When I upgraded the turbo's on my 21' in Oct of 21' I went with a CSF intercooler, wasn't many choices when I started this project grathering parts in 2020, I do not have DO88 hoses, 100% happy with what I have and how the car runs day after day
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I think most guys run the CSF. That is what I am running as well. I don't have any experience with the others. The CSF is a really nice unit and it comes pre tapped for meth if you're going that route.
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Heard all good with CSF......
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I also have the CSF - only issue with that one is that it reuses the factory plastic shrouds - you need to be very careful removing and replacing them as they are easy to break. Some of the others now have carbon fiber shrouds that look amazing - not sure if they perform any better though. . ..
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I've been rolling with the CSF intercooler for a bit, and gotta admit, it's given my ride a nice performance kick. Tossed in the do88 hoses too – yeah, it's an added cost, but the combo's totally worth it.
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Do the larger aftermarket intercoolers increase lag? More piping. I have an Akra exhaust and aftermarket turbo inlet pipes and intercooler tubes, plus a BMC filter. Waffled on doing the intercoolers and then heard it adds lag.
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Originally Posted by enzom
Do the larger aftermarket intercoolers increase lag? More piping. I have an Akra exhaust and aftermarket turbo inlet pipes and intercooler tubes, plus a BMC filter. Waffled on doing the intercoolers and then heard it adds lag.
the more efficient intercoolers lead to less pressure drop and less flow resistance so theoretically there should be LESS lag bc the intake charge is going to be more dense
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+1 for CSF , we've offering their coolers for years and they are excellent
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