WRX intercooler hp gains?

livestrong14 · Post by **livestrong14** » Sun Oct 16, 2005 5:50 pm

Hey, I was wondering what I can expect in hp gains from a wrx intercooler on my 91' legacy turbo? I was told I could expect 20-30. All input is really appreciated!

rallysam · Post by **rallysam** » Mon Oct 17, 2005 2:10 pm

Eh... not a lot. I wouldn't look at it as a hp adder. Think of it as something that allows you to do the mods that really add power such as turning up the boost.

legacy92ej22t · Post by **legacy92ej22t** » Mon Oct 17, 2005 2:30 pm

Yeah, the intercooler alone doesn't really add much.

Subtle · Post by **Subtle** » Mon Oct 17, 2005 3:14 pm

I did the calculations years ago, but if memory serves-- at
around 90F ambient a good I/C will increase torque by about
15 %.

gt2.5turbo · Post by **gt2.5turbo** » Mon Oct 17, 2005 4:55 pm

well when i added my ic i defintily felt slower cause it dropped my manifold pressure to 6psi but with my mbc set at 11psi give or take .5psi i definitily notice a difference. and hopefully once the fcd is in 13-14 psi will be a good time

tasq · Post by **tasq** » Mon Oct 17, 2005 6:58 pm

whats a good cheap MBC? How much PSI can you run with stock injectors?

LaureltheQueen · Post by **LaureltheQueen** » Mon Oct 17, 2005 6:59 pm

it depends on the turbo that you're running. You can get a good cheap mbc on ebay for next to nothing, but it all comes down to the features that you want(if you want any)

tasq · Post by **tasq** » Mon Oct 17, 2005 7:01 pm

LaureltheQueen wrote:it depends on the turbo that you're running. You can get a good cheap mbc on ebay for next to nothing, but it all comes down to the features that you want(if you want any)

I think I am sticking with the stock turbo for now... Id love to get a dual stage MBC, but I'm pretty sure those are alot more expensive :\

LaureltheQueen · Post by **LaureltheQueen** » Mon Oct 17, 2005 7:03 pm

No clue on the stock turbo. The dual stage is DEFINITELY more expensive. If you don't really see a use for a high and low boost setting, then just get a regular mbc, you can get them for like $15 on ebay

tasq · Post by **tasq** » Mon Oct 17, 2005 7:04 pm

LaureltheQueen wrote:No clue on the stock turbo. The dual stage is DEFINITELY more expensive. If you don't really see a use for a high and low boost setting, then just get a regular mbc, you can get them for like $15 on ebay

Thanks... Think ill be ok at like 11PSI on the stock injectors?

LaureltheQueen · Post by **LaureltheQueen** » Mon Oct 17, 2005 7:11 pm

tasq · Post by **tasq** » Mon Oct 17, 2005 7:12 pm

LaureltheQueen wrote:yes.

yays! thanks you

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WRX intercooler hp gains?

WRX intercooler hp gains?