Drivetrain An eBay Intercooler review
NAM Community Team
Joined: Sep 2017
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From: NJ
doubtful. You should still get a fast spool
2nd Gear
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http://r.ebay.com/wmO9Ga
Here y'all go.
The only downside I have had with it is that it's a little too think. That may not be a bad thing in the performance side of things....
It's a tight squeeze between the fascia cover and it. I had to poke a hole where the bolt goes through about 3/4 inch behind the stock one (bottom of plastic) in order for it to fit.
Here y'all go.
The only downside I have had with it is that it's a little too think. That may not be a bad thing in the performance side of things....
It's a tight squeeze between the fascia cover and it. I had to poke a hole where the bolt goes through about 3/4 inch behind the stock one (bottom of plastic) in order for it to fit.
Neutral
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Hey guys I have a r57 and went with the black Wagner knock off. I don’t have the bottom crash bar. After grinding off the top mounts and tab I was able to get it to fit but when putting the bumper back on the bottom fascia seems to run into the intercooler and doesn’t line up tight. So the bottom fascia kind of sticks out 3/4 inch and I can’t get all the bottom trim screws properly in. Do I have to remove the bottom center grill? Any tricks? Thanks.
Also I posted in another thread noticed less low rpm throttle response torque on otherwise stock setup. Anyone else notice? Longer turbo spool time?
Also I posted in another thread noticed less low rpm throttle response torque on otherwise stock setup. Anyone else notice? Longer turbo spool time?
2nd Gear
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 77
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Hey guys I have a r57 and went with the black Wagner knock off. I don’t have the bottom crash bar. After grinding off the top mounts and tab I was able to get it to fit but when putting the bumper back on the bottom fascia seems to run into the intercooler and doesn’t line up tight. So the bottom fascia kind of sticks out 3/4 inch and I can’t get all the bottom trim screws properly in. Do I have to remove the bottom center grill? Any tricks? Thanks.
Also I posted in another thread noticed less low rpm throttle response torque on otherwise stock setup. Anyone else notice? Longer turbo spool time?
Also I posted in another thread noticed less low rpm throttle response torque on otherwise stock setup. Anyone else notice? Longer turbo spool time?
I used a dremmel and took my time with the grinding.
In regards to the lower tabs at the bottom of the bumper, as long as the bumper lines up, just drill some new holes to secure the bumper. Be careful when drilling because you don’t want to drill through anything else.
Take your time and do do it right. Good luck
Data was collected via the Torque app for Android and the Carly for BMW OBDII bluetooth adapter, and then ported it into an excel spreadsheet.
