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R50/53 staycoo intercooler?

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Old Jan 8, 2020 | 04:24 PM
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staycoo intercooler?

I was thinking of upgrading my intercooler for my MCS and I came across an inexpensive one on amazon .Its made by Staycoo . I did a search of the forum and couldnt find any mention of this particular brand. does anyone have an info on this?
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Old Jan 8, 2020 | 04:39 PM
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See this post:

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...tercooler.html
 
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Old Jan 8, 2020 | 04:52 PM
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Appreciate that . Thx
 
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Old Jan 10, 2020 | 05:00 AM
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I would keep the oem intercooler.....unless you are tracking your car, and aftermarket intercooler isn't going to get you much. And with it heat soaking more, it might even be worse.

 
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Old Jan 10, 2020 | 07:47 AM
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Thanks .. After reading blwnaway,s link I realize the folly of doing this . Instead I'm considering meth injection
 
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