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Those are just 997.2 intercoolers with a markup. They are the most cost effective and efficient option up to around 650hp. The end tanks leaking is about as overblown as the IMS issue on M96 engines. Just use a set of pliers and gently squeeze around the tanks before install to make sure they are crimped properly, it takes less than 5 minutes.
You will need to trim a bit with these as well as they are thicker than the OEM units.
I have a set of new do88 intercoolers for sale. I also have the OEM upper ducts I can sell that have already been trimmed. My new do88 intercoolers came with CF upper ducts.
Don't overpay for those. The 997.2 coolers are a solid option up to about 1.4 bar or so. The plastic end tanks work fine you just have to stay within their limitations.
So I take it there are no aftermarket intercooler options that don't require trimming? I suppose that makes sense since the bigger cores won't exactly fit in where the stock ones reside.
So I take it there are no aftermarket intercooler options that don't require trimming? I suppose that makes sense since the bigger cores won't exactly fit in where the stock ones reside.
It's because the OEM end tanks are wider/thicker than the cores. The ducts have a lip to make up the difference and ensure air is directed through the core and not around it.
All aftermarket cores/end tanks mate flush so trimming that lip off is necessary.
Those are just 997.2 intercoolers with a markup. They are the most cost effective and efficient option up to around 650hp. The end tanks leaking is about as overblown as the IMS issue on M96 engines. Just use a set of pliers and gently squeeze around the tanks before install to make sure they are crimped properly, it takes less than 5 minutes.
You will need to trim a bit with these as well as they are thicker than the OEM units.
Since I have been looking at used intercoolers for a day or so, I don't even think these are the 997.2 units. The inlet end tank is very small/narrow and the top and bottom of the core do not have the bent tabs the .2 intercoolers have. I think these are just .1 intercoolers.
And there's this: "Bolt-on-upgrade kit. Simple installation with no cutting, welding or modifying of mounting brackets" If they were .2 intercoolers they would not drop right in. $1800 for stock performing intercoolers, yikes.
Funny, I was just going to write the same thing. The intercoolers in the picture are not 997.2 intercoolers, they are 997.1 intercoolers which are only a negligible upgrade from the factory 996 units and would be a huge waste of money.
Yeah, the 997.2 GT2RS intercoolers definitely don't just drop right in. I think I spent ten hours on the install of mine? And that was with having pwdrhound's shrouds to copy...
If you got a nice tune and some 997.2 intercoolers with a few supporting mods I think you would be really happy with that setup with a tiptronic car. Maxing out the k16s is a good way to go.
01-05-2024, 10:38 PM
FVD Sport Intercoolers
