SSauto Intercooler install....

[Mr2SlOw...]

Hey whats up every one... (not writing in caps... and I apologize to Mrqturbo) I recently got the intercooler from them and decided to try it out myself... I no there was a thread not too long ago about some1 waiting to install it but I havent heard anything else... (and im not patient) so I decided to just order and do it and see the results myself... It was 340 all together so this is the cheapest intercooler i can find for our cars... Everything came well packaged but I didnt get any instructions (like u really need them anyway) So the same day I got it I decided to install it... This was a friday and after wrestling with the stock IC for a couple of hours, I finally go it out and slapped the new one on... when i was finishing the install, I came to realize that I was missing a couple of things...

- 1 silicone coupler (you can reuse the TB coupler but it doesnt look too nice)
- 1 silicone reducer coupler ( i had to order one 2 in. - 1.75 in.)
- 4 clamps ( i reused the 2 from the Tb coupler and had to buy 2 more)

Now, after hearing all the cons about the product, let me tell you the good things..

-There is a noticeable difference in throttle response (not big deal)
-you cant beat the price..
-and lastly, you hear the turbine spooling when you accelerate...

If you are considering in purchasing one, I would say go ahead ( its not more than $400 and I havent had a problem since the install (except for the missing parts)

The only advice I can give u is watch the weather channel before u do install something in you car because i had to continue and finish the install the weekend it snowed like 18 inches....

[Piddy]

JESUS!!!! you started like 30 threads.

[Mr2SlOw...]

Yeah I no.... thanks for pointing out something I wouldnt figure out on my own... The thing is it was taking too long to load and when it did it loaded 9 times to be exact..... Also, thanks for you input about the intercooler...

[Mr2SlOw...]

Wow... thanks for all the interest... Good thing i went through all this... Im glad it helped you all out

[MR. 2Lanes]

Geez don't try and take too much credit. Plus this is all old news.

[Piddy]

Yea man.... you need to chill out a bit. You take this stuff a little personal. Give it time... you will get a respone.

[Drifting Dane]

I enjoyed your write up. but i just wasnt planning on posting just to tell you that. I simply felt that i didnt have anything to add to the thread, so i didnt post.

[Tercel GTS]

Where's the pics?

[MR2Jedi]

what about performance? and how much difference in size is there from stock? thickness? and how well does it fit in the same spot as stock IC?

[MR. 2Lanes]

It fits like a 10 year old glove. Nice and easy. performance wise-its a pretty noticeable gain in the low to high end. Way better cooling too-made my turbo timer stay pretty much where I set it at 90sec. Alot bigger than stock IC and the thickness is the same as greddy's IC.

The cons of the kit are like he said-that there are 2 less couplers and clamps. But not that big of a deal.

Tell you the truth though-you should look into Berk Tech's IC. Truth be told it is a little pricey($500), but the quality and quantity that you get is well worth it. The IC fins are so much smaller than any on the market-so it drops temps dramatically. All couplers, fan & shroud, pipes, and I believe you get the IC shroud too. I'll try and get the web address.

[MR. 2Lanes]

http://www.berktechnology.com/mr2intercooler.html


Bar & plate intercooler core w/ cast end tanks
- 33% more fins per sq inch than Greddy
- Polished 6061 aluminum tubing (NOT steel)
- 3 ply silicone couplers - exceeds SAE J90 standards
- Block off shroud (located at side vent)
- Intercooler fan shroud & Zirgo 850CFM fan
- Stainless steel hose clamps

[MR2Jedi]

some of the other guys reccomended that one too. will check it out. Thanks!