Rich Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 Is that not a different question though Rich? That is which one is better, not which are adequate for application. I know I bang on about the XS Power & yes they do make some crap, but my car runs tremendously with it on, intake temps are great (as logged here) and it cost me £150. What ever IC you put on unless it properly ducted you are not making best use of it, this too has be proven to my satisfaction when Michel & myself did some testing (same day, same IC, one ducted one not, same front bumper). True,ducting would make a significant difference as proven many times. If you have tested the XS power intercooler and are happy with it thats fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 I know people say end tank design is bad on the xs but loads of cars run them with no problems but if a GReddy Spec M is less than £400 delivered then i think its worth the extra £100 to stay with something thats known to be good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 Here are photos of one I supplied to a member recently. The kit includes everything needed for the install. http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/4536/fmic1bs0.jpg http://img527.imageshack.us/img527/5448/image012gi1.jpg http://img181.imageshack.us/img181/8773/image013og5.jpg http://img369.imageshack.us/img369/2083/111111gk0.jpg TBH that looks very similar to the xs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 I know people say end tank design is bad on the xs but loads of cars run them with no problems but if a GReddy Spec M is less than £400 delivered then i think its worth the extra £100 to stay with something thats known to be good. I think a ducted XSPower will perform better than an unducted branded one ... especially judging by Jevansio's results from his ducting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 TBH that looks very similar to the xs. I've just checked pics of my endtanks against the Greddy ones, & TBH mine do look rather narrow From my build thread: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 Yea i just had another look and the GReddy is larger:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmx1lew Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 what about http://www.justjap.com/parts_nintercoolers.htm or HDI one's here, i know the alloy rads he sells are good, http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HYBRID-HDI-GT-SPEC-INTERCOOLER-KIT-TOYOTA-SUPRA-SOARER_W0QQitemZ230234005542QQihZ013QQcategoryZ72205QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Lew. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_si Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 the first one looks just like the standard ebay jobbies with small end tanks. Ive done loads of research on them now having caused quite a debate over them in the past week or so. the hdi one looks the same althought it has hdi etched into it and a posh looking badge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ImraanK Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 the first one looks just like the standard ebay jobbies with small end tanks. Ive done loads of research on them now having caused quite a debate over them in the past week or so. the hdi one looks the same althought it has hdi etched into it and a posh looking badge Hdi does look like re branded ebay cooler... However it uses a tube and fin core... Most ebay intercoolers are bar and plate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyby Posted March 24, 2008 Author Share Posted March 24, 2008 Hdi does look like re branded ebay cooler... However it uses a tube and fin core... Most ebay intercoolers are bar and plate "cores autobahn88 use are tube and fin, the exact same as HKS" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyby Posted March 24, 2008 Author Share Posted March 24, 2008 im about to purchase this one from nic, comes with everything. Good price If you can get it to UK whitout any importtax, wourld you then sale it to me? This in not possible in DENMARK to get anything over $50 into denmark whitout paying Import 10% and TAX 25%... But do i get it form a EU crontry there is no problem. So the greddy to me is not $400 but £550, and it is a lot more then £225.. hey it is dubble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 Look at the Greddy 3 Row end tanks compared to mine on the previous page: http://www.whifbitz.co.uk/images/forum%20pics/ben/greddyicfitted.jpg I guess this is why the 3 Row is regarded so highly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_si Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 whats that on the right hand exit tube. the polished thingy sticking on the top ? is that a bov? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 Looks like it, thats where my bov is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_si Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 hmmm do you still have the factory bov still in place as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 hmmm do you still have the factory bov still in place as well? No, not any more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_si Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 thats got me confused as to why its down there. ahhh brain overload Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 Have some more to drink, it will start to make sense Seriously, it doesn't matter where in the intake the BOV is as long as it's between the throttle & the compressor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_si Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 ahh fair enough. i would have a drink but im at work til tomorrow morning. just jumped on the computer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 ahh fair enough. i would have a drink but im at work til tomorrow morning. just jumped on the computer Don't let that stop ya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_si Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 haha dont think the militry have positive views of being drunk at work some how Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 Look at the Greddy 3 Row end tanks compared to mine on the previous page: I guess this is why the 3 Row is regarded so highly Exactly. The HKS R Type and ARC Intercoolers are better still, as they use cast end tanks that curve around onto the IC core HKS R Type http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/3128/picture1mr3.png ARC http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/9044/picture2ry7.png Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_si Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 but im guessing the m spec is still better than the ebay ones. does the spec m come with the expansion bottle too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 but im guessing the m spec is still better than the ebay ones. does the spec m come with the expansion bottle too? Yes http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/4536/fmic1bs0.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_si Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 just to let you know nic that im saving to get one off you. not sure when it will be but il be after a spec m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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