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The factory IC is notoriously bad for heat soak. So it's a good mod regardless if you're planning on going BT or sticking with the stock K03.

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Mountune is legit. I will be getting one installed Wednesday. Just like SS said heat soak is a huge issue with these cars.

 

I have the Mountune IC sitting in my garage that arrived Christmas Eve. I’m just waiting until my next oil change since it will be on ramps. I would do it now but having kids at home during this pandemic always seems to throw a wrench into my plans.

 

you ain’t lying. The pandemic site is taking a toll and it seems like parts are going up in price smh

 

A lot of folks say depo for budget, but whoosh is on sale and looks better. My next planned mod.

 

Whoosh>Depot.

 

I'd say go with at least a 3.5" thick bar and plate intercooler. I had the Mountune IC (tube and fin) and it was fine for the stock turbo but for the money I believe you can find better performing intercoolers. Check out the Whoosh intercooler

 

I'd say go with at least a 3.5" thick bar and plate intercooler. I had the Mountune IC (tube and fin) and it was fine for the stock turbo but for the money I believe you can find better performing intercoolers. Check out the Whoosh intercooler

Was it the MRX IC by mountune?

 

I can only comment on the Depo racing 3.5inch, but for $350 shipped, its a great product. I ordered mine on 1/22, had it on 1/26 and installed it same night. Product quality was legit, came with all mounting hardware (except nut hardware for new lower mounting bolts) and I have not had temps over 20 degrees ambient pull after pull.

 

The Whoosh is a Mishimoto.

 

Pretty sure you're right about that. The Mishimoto is listed at 26.1" x 4.3" x 8.3" and the whoosh is listed as 26" x 4.25" x 8.25"..
They have the same amount of bars and plates and look identical. My guess is Mishimoto doesn't actually manufacture them and whoosh is somehow able to purchase them from whoever does without branding.

 

ESP has a nice one also for reasonable price. I have a levels that i love, but Nick has since made people in the ST community very unhappy with him becauze of his customer service not his products....his cores are nice, his ability to retuen phone calls and take care of things in a timingly manner isnt umm...above the bar...or even at the bar.

 

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Well, I like nice fullsize cores with proper facing endtanks that aren't tucked behind the crash bar like a fool designed it. None of the Universal core BS either, with 90 couples and additional crap.

I also prefer the factory mounting locations.

My picks for FMIC are CP-e as top dawg, Whoosh as best budget, and Depot as a disposable FMIC that a kid made. ESP doesnt look bad at all. Garrett is nice, but now you are getting close to CP-e money. Mishimoto has a 4.3" core, which is a great middle ground for a 3.5 versus a 5.5",.

The Mountune isn't a great design, FSwerks isn't a great setup, Depot is super rough fit and finish with **** hardware, Altitude Autoworks is just awkward and may have gone out of business, Cobb is over priced, CXR is ghetto, Levels has the bov flange but everything else about it I just don't like, Vortech is 1k dollar tiny piece of ****, For some reason I just dislike Steeda, Process West is super dumb design, ATP fmic is a poor design/ nice core though, NPBoosted has airguides but seems super cheap, ETS has flimsy mounting tabs , DaVinci performance is some garage made crap for 450, Treadstone TR8 builds are very budget but too close to Depot/Whoosh prices.

That covers the FMIC off the top of my head.

 

Welcome! Whoosh does look exactly like Mishimoto...

 

It's apparently the same core, or a dimensional clone. Making it a 4.3" core FMIC at 389 bucks with great fit and finish.

Hence Whoosh, being the top budget in my opinion. They do really nice clean work too. I have their DP in a box next to me, and damn is it nice!!

 

Ok awesome...thanks everyone.

 

The Whoosh is a Mishimoto, you can also buy unbranded Mishimoto catch cans, not the kit unfortunately. I have yet to see a North American made FMIC which will accommodate different sensors.

 

I literally talked to them. This will be the third time I'm posting it in this thread. Idk why people are having a hard time with this. I went right to Whoosh, and got the answer. No middleman.

Ron Miller from Whoosh, confirmed that the Whoosh FMIC is NOT a Mishi core, its a Mishi CLONE. Hence his pricing.

 

I have the ESP intercooler... Very well made and fitment was easy..

 

I was about to pull the trigger on a Depo intercooler. I will have to check this woosh out. They make low cell catted DP's?

 

Does mishimoto have a patent on theirs?

Can't get beat up for a cheaper copy unless you're infringing patent or trademark.

 

Can't get beat up for a cheaper copy unless you're infringing patent or trademark.

I will not bet my right nut, I would like to be guaranteed to keep at least one but probs not. The issue is if Ron Miller mentions that his product is the same in any way as the Mishimoto and this damages Mishimoto sales, this is when the poop hits the fan.

 

Why do people want to pay more for something that sounds japanese to put on their american or euro car anyways? 😛😁

 

Idk but I was at mountune today an got there intercooler installed on my 17 ST no complaints. They know there s*** hands down

 

Can you post up some data logs on the MRX so we can see how it performs?

 

I love my 5.5 Depo, ill say it doesn't have a stellar finish like any of the expensive options, and the lower mounting tabs are a pita... buttttttt it fits like a glove, never had any issues and she's keeps 98+ ambient Temps in check pull after pull. I'd buy it again. If I had to buy anything else, for whatever reason, it would only be a CPe, as this is the only intercooler that would meet or exceed the depo In everyway.

 

In before the lock. Is that still a thing? It's getting strangely heated in here.

 

I just run the depo 3.5. it's a great unit for the price. However I like the solid mounting of the ESP intercooler. Pretty much any aftermarket in their cooler you get is going to be better than stock unit.

 

I have the depo 3.5 It’s been on my car since 2014 with zero issues. My IAT is always with 10° if not lower than ambient temp

 

I went with cpe core 5in with the intention of upgrading my turbo in the future. It’s a big girl and fills out the front grill perfectly. The lightweight would be a good option if keeping the stock turb. Also, I live in Texas so I need a bigger core to keep my engine cool in the summer months. I run a stage 3 stratified e30 tune.

 

FSWERKS. Had mine for years and still looks good. I’m getting great number out here in central California. Haven’t had to mess with it. Maybe use aftermarket bolts and nuts where the included brackets mount to the radiator. Other than that. You are set!!!

 

Garrett in

garrett intercooler is definitely the best one for you, it’s the one i bought as soon as it came out but i’m planning on going big turbo soon and the garret one is more than enough and cheap

 

I wouldn't call it cheap at $600-700. More mid-range.

 

I have the Wagner Tuning IC. Is a tube and fin type. It works like a charm. Nicely made.

 

@STallion18 i was going to buy the wagner for mine, but found my CPE used instead.

I've got the Wagner on my f150, fantastic piece.