Do I really need to upgrade intercoolers with 997.2?
 

I am trying to run the COBB Stage 3 map. Do I really need upgraded intercoolers to run it? I heard that the 997.2 IC's were amazing, and just as good or maybe even better.

Edit: I have a 997.2 Turbo S already

Stage 3

• Exhaust Requirements: After-Market Exhaust System.
  • High Flow Exhaust (larger diameter piping)
  • High flow catalytic converters.
• Intake Requirements: Stock air box with stock air filter or upgraded panel filter.
• Intercooler Requirements: Aftermarket intercoolers required.
• Sensor Requirements: COBB 3BAR MAP/PUT Sensors required.
• Boost Targets: 20psi (+/-1.5 PSI) 91 octane, 21psi (+/-1.5 PSI) 93 octane, 23psi (+/-1.5 PSI) 100 octane.

Yes I would upgrade the intercoolers but I would not go with 997.2 intercoolers

Sorry, I made an edit. I already have a 997.2 Turbo S. So it is worth me upgrading the IC's?

i would and did with AMS ICs. IATs is a killer so upgrading ICs will impact those and keep heat soak away for good (reproducible) power.

OP, what did you end up doing here???


The stg. 3 tune couldn't be run on my car (seemed to run like crap) without the 3bar MAP sensor. Did you ever try it?

no, not yet. Im waiting to have all the pieces first.

Ah okay...Keep us posted.

Any news?

I was able to end up running the stage 3 OTS tune and the 100 octane tune after installing 3 bars sensors...Never ran great, but then Sam was able to make me a Custom Stage 2.5 tune that ended up running really well.

3 bar Maps allowed for more options for sure. Even with stock I.C.'s. (for short burst)

What other mods did you do for that tune?
exhaust: ?
cats: ?
headers: ?
intake: ?
airbox: ?
map sensor: 3 bar
intercooler: stock 997.2

-2012 997.2 Turbo S
-Europipe (EP1 - 100 cell cats)
-Cobb AP with PDK tune and Sam's 2.5 tune
-Cobb 3 bar map sensors
-Stock IC's

No other mods except a TPC DSC.