Drivetrain air-to-air intercooler
#1
air-to-air intercooler
Has there been any move on the intercooler front? There was a lot of talk a few months ago about some new air-to-air intercoolers that may be coming out in the $500 price range. The only one that I am aware of is the one from Alta. I thought maybe RDR was going to come out with one, and I also thought somebody from England might have one (I think GSMotorsport or something along those lines). Has anyone heard anything or seen anything yet?
#2
GRSMotorsport a/a i/c available
Check the link... http://www.grsmotorsport.co.uk/minicoopers.html
399 pounds, so what's that? 600-700 bucks? Not as pretty as the ALTA but seems mighty functional.
Marty
399 pounds, so what's that? 600-700 bucks? Not as pretty as the ALTA but seems mighty functional.
Marty
#3
From the limited data available, the GRS Intercooler has shown an actual improvement in efficiency compared to the stock intercooler. The same cannot be said for any other intercoolers on the market, since none of the manufacturers have posted actual data.
http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthread.php?t=61130
Props to GRS!
http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthread.php?t=61130
Props to GRS!
#4
Thanks for the info on GRS. This looks very interesting and a good price. I agree on the numbers. I like the details it provides. At that point you can make the decision whether it fits you application or not. I am assuming that based on his Mini2 post that he is running with the standard pulley? I wonder what it would like with a 19% pulley. Obviously it will provide a better set of numbers.
#5
Originally Posted by dgszweda1
Thanks for the info on GRS. This looks very interesting and a good price. I agree on the numbers. I like the details it provides. At that point you can make the decision whether it fits you application or not. I am assuming that based on his Mini2 post that he is running with the standard pulley? I wonder what it would like with a 19% pulley. Obviously it will provide a better set of numbers.
#6
Originally Posted by MartyR
Check the link... http://www.grsmotorsport.co.uk/minicoopers.html
399 pounds, so what's that? 600-700 bucks? Not as pretty as the ALTA but seems mighty functional.
Marty
399 pounds, so what's that? 600-700 bucks? Not as pretty as the ALTA but seems mighty functional.
Marty
andy@ross-tech.com, than you agian for your kind words
Last edited by GRSmotorsport; 06-24-2004 at 10:41 AM.
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#9
Originally Posted by firenewt
At current exchange rates - cash $758.68, credit card $744.02. Of course you will have to add shipping.
#11
Originally Posted by BluMiniMe
Ouch! But maybe that is a fair price? I have no idea.... but I'm kicking myself for not getting it when GRS first offered it for sale... it was priced near 300 pounds, but that was a couple months ago. poo... snooze you loose.
#12
Originally Posted by GRSmotorsport
The reason the overall price has gone up, is the price of £300 was for the intercooler only, the £399 includes the diffuser
Second, is it available w/o the diffuser, and how much does shipping across the pond run? Does our price exclude VAT? Or do you guys even have the VAT?
Thanks!!!
M
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#15
Originally Posted by MartyR
First, it IS damn pretty!
Second, is it available w/o the diffuser, and how much does shipping across the pond run? Does our price exclude VAT? Or do you guys even have the VAT?
Thanks!!!
M
Second, is it available w/o the diffuser, and how much does shipping across the pond run? Does our price exclude VAT? Or do you guys even have the VAT?
Thanks!!!
M
No pictures of the diffuser yet as its not ready, its out of my hands as its being made out of gel coat and fibre glass. The only picture I do have is of the aluminium one on my car.
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#17
Originally Posted by andy@ross-tech.com
~ $720 shipped is still a much better price than the Alta intercooler (which hasn't shown any measurable improvement in efficiency). Does the 90 GBP shipping also apply to the intercooler/diverter combo? If so, that's about $892 shipped.
Yes is does, thats everything needed
#18
Originally Posted by GRSmotorsport
Hi Andy,
Yes is does, thats everything needed
Yes is does, thats everything needed
FWIW jscspeed.com has the ALTA TMIC at $899, but truthfully I'd get this thing with the diffuser as it seems like Graham is really going the extra mile to test it. Thanks for your efforts, Graham. Keep up the great work.
Marty
#19
Originally Posted by MartyR
WOW, that's a super deal! I have been keeping an eye on the mini2 thread about this thing and I'm thinking it might be my next mod after switching from 15% to 19%.
FWIW jscspeed.com has the ALTA TMIC at $899, but truthfully I'd get this thing with the diffuser as it seems like Graham is really going the extra mile to test it. Thanks for your efforts, Graham. Keep up the great work.
Marty
FWIW jscspeed.com has the ALTA TMIC at $899, but truthfully I'd get this thing with the diffuser as it seems like Graham is really going the extra mile to test it. Thanks for your efforts, Graham. Keep up the great work.
Marty
Testing wise, I've only done what people have asked, it hasn't been a problem
#20
Originally Posted by GRSmotorsport
Perhaps these picture's might change your mind.
Gonna get me somebody's bigger intercooler soon...
Dan
Last edited by GoodOlDan; 06-26-2004 at 08:01 AM.
#24
Originally Posted by GoodOlDan
Is the unit mechanically secured at all (other than by the rubber boots)? It looks from the photos I've seem like all of the mechanical mounting points are removed.
Gonna get me somebody's bigger intercooler soon...
Dan
Gonna get me somebody's bigger intercooler soon...
Dan
greatgro, The diffuser is use to direct the air from the bonnet scoop straight into the intercooler. The diffuser is mounted under the bonnet like the original but bigger