Has anyone installed one of the cheap intercoolers they have on ebay now?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HIGH-FLOW-TOP-MOUNT-INTERCOOLER-02-06-MINI-COOPER-S_W0QQitemZ270269182561QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item270 269182561&_trkparms=39%3A1%7C65%3A3%7C240%3A1318&_ trksid=p4506.c0.m245


I found a little info on them at the STI forum. The Subaru guys say they are good. It seems like a great price compared to the other offerings on the market currently. I am surprised onone has asked about these yet (as far as I can tell after searching the forums).

 

Hmm loooks interesting, how many more rows does it have compared to stock?

 

looks like it has 15 rows compared to 10 with the stock. The STI guys say that pressure drop is pretty low too.

 

All i know is that the mini in there pictures is DIRTY!!! Some one should buy this and give it a try!

 

Anyone else want to chime in.....anyone.......bueller?

 

Feedback looks O.K.

thank'sfast sghipping A++++++++++++++++dee109904 ( 430)
Jul-23-08 21:34 HIGH FLOW TOP MOUNT INTERCOOLER 02-06 MINI COOPER S (#310066909182thank'sfast sghipping A++++++++++++++++dee109904 ( 430)
Jul-23-08 21:34 HIGH FLOW TOP MOUNT INTERCOOLER 02-06 MINI COOPER S (#310066909182

well packed, fast shipping, very nice, thank you, works greatjao280 ( 205)
Aug-02-08 19:38 HIGH FLOW TOP MOUNT INTERCOOLER 02-06 MINI COOPER S (#270256472570)

 

Wonder if its anything like the gp?

 

worth a try!.. could always re-sell it!

 

X02 has a good rep. Can't hurt to try it and do some datalogging.

 

Forget the IC, what about that dash cover? Damn, I want one...fur shur!

Check the outlet boot--the clamps are so displaced relative to the stock or any other IC I've seen. An Alta or M7 silicone boot would not fit and allow that much displacement rearward.
And is that cover a GP cover, or a stock one? Looks stock to me.

 

Wow, that was pretty damn furry, right there. Can't decide which is worse the dash or the dirt. Maybe not the best pic to showcase a product for sale.

For A2A, it seems the best bet is the GP IC.

 

whats with the question marks on the details??
haha are they not sure??

here is what is written haha

"Details:



* Direct bolt-on intercooler

* Bar and plate core design ?? High-Flow designed

* Computer modeled core design ?? high effectiveness and low pressure drop.

* Works with all ECU upgrade programs.

* Strong aluminum end tanks.

* Installs in 30mins

???
Kit included:

* Upgrade Intercooler

???"

 

UMMMMM Hard for me to take someone's product seriously when it's piled onto such a dirt pile.... Doesn't show the kind of attention to detail that most good vendors, engineers exhibit... 2cents.

 

Wow.....didn't notice the boot offset. Maybe I wont pull the trigger on this one. Great price though.

That engine is very dirty. Fur dashboard....class.

 

anyone else notice in the picture there are not bolts holding the cover/air diverter on ? It looks like you might be able to install the brackets for the front bolts, but it doesnt look like its possible to install the 2 rear bolts at all.

 

To be honest, the stock diverter is shyt. Anyone getting an aftermarket IC should be considering a different diverter. The fact that the rear doesn't bolt down just reinforces the idea that you should be looking at another IC...
Actually given the results recently published by Intense in another thread, (which simply reinforce what many of us have been saying for years), the OEM IC is really very good! Waste your money elsewhere on Ebay.

 

I wasn't considering purchasing it, I was just pointing out that it looks like the stock i/c cover, which they show in the pictures, can't be properly installed...not a sign of careful design and thorough testing. I would have to agree about it probably being a waste of money.

 

I dont know anything about SC's and IC's, so would a after market IC help with performance on a stock cooper S???????

 

No

 

I second that no

 

When would I want a better IC?
I'm thinking I want a 17% pulley but realy dont know what else I should do to keep the car running safe.

 

Injectors and tuning, stock intercooler is the best, next to gp or w2a!

 

Thanks

 

Hey Justaguyinvegas,
I bought this intercooler about 3 weeks ago, had it installed on my car. It requiered some work and triming. It is not a straight bolt on to say the least, but I guess for $199 it is a pretty good deal. I actually have some pictures that I could either email you or post here on NAM. I just need to find out how to do that. Please be indulgent this is only my 2nd or 3rd post. Give me some time.

 

That sucker was NOT made for a MCS! Look at that displacement of the inlet and outlet couplers...oops. The weld quality on the inlet doesn't inspire me too much either, especially if you're looking for a good seal to avoid boost leaks.

Try again...