Intercooler upgrade for reliability

[Jamroxorz]

Is an aftermarket intercooler worthwhile as a longevity mod vs just performance? I run a base +9 tune on my Hatchback. Just for more fun daily driving, I don’t race it. Figured an upgraded intercooler would help decrease the temp from running a higher boost, ultimately helping reliability on the engine. I’ve read cooler air will help prevent detonation and knock, as well as provide denser air with oxygen for minor performance gains without custom tunes.

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[Cscott_xGen]

Lower temps are not a bad thing.

 

[17siturb0]

Is an aftermarket intercooler worthwhile as a longevity mod vs just performance? I run a base +9 tune on my Hatchback. Just for more fun daily driving, I don’t race it. Figured an upgraded intercooler would help decrease the temp from running a higher boost, ultimately helping reliability on the engine. I’ve read cooler air will help prevent detonation and knock, as well as provide denser air with oxygen for minor performance gains without custom tunes.

A intercooler upgrade will be good, depends on the size of it though. I’m looking to get Prl’s or Mishimoto’s, just haven’t decided.

 

[Jamroxorz]

A intercooler upgrade will be good, depends on the size of it though. I’m looking to get Prl’s or Mishimoto’s, just haven’t decided.

I’ve preordered PRLs intercooler personally, while it’s still on sale. Wish Mishimoto had a price estimate out by now.

 

[skullmurdoc]

Won't he lag more if it's not tune for it ?

 

[17siturb0]

Won't he lag more if it's not tune for it ?

Very minuscule. I’d be surprised if you could actually notice it in real time.

 

[Jamroxorz]

Won't he lag more if it's not tune for it ?

Yeah I don’t notice any change in lag post install.

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