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      10-23-2014, 12:30 PM   #1
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Wagner intercooler options (Performance vs Competition)

Hey my friends, I've been reading about intercooler options from Wagner, there are two versions and the only difference I see between the "perfomance" and the "competition" is the weight (19.40lbs vs 14.55lbs) , the rest is the same (size, pressure drop, charge air volume) and its connection claims to be OEM plug and play.

So, if you were to buy this product, which one would you choose between these two?

In addition, does someone know what materials Wagner use on the "competition" version? I ask since both intercoolers have the same size so I'm concluding that the competition version is made from some lightweight material.

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The competition fmic is tube and fin design, the performance is bar and plate. The tube and fin is lighter, it cools the iat a bit less however it cools better on the long run. The other one has more initial resistance to heat but once heated up it takes longer to cool down.

I have the competition fmic on the car.
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The competition fmic is tube and fin design, the performance is bar and plate. The tube and fin is lighter, it cools the iat a bit less however it cools better on the long run. The other one has more initial resistance to heat but once heated up it takes longer to cool down.

I have the competition fmic on the car.
I appreciate your response Darkhold, I'm from Guatemala (Central America). Nice description of both intercoolers, it is very helpful, now I think I know I need to go with the Performance not the Competition, since we don't have many long roads in my country to justify to get the Competition and I won't be running the car long at high speeds, right?
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If you mostly do short pulls on public roads i guess the performance version is the one you want!
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If you mostly do short pulls on public roads i guess the performance version is the one you want!
Cheers Dark, many thanks!!
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Cheers Dark, many thanks!!
You are welcome! Enjoy the FMIC when you get it installed!
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You are welcome! Enjoy the FMIC when you get it installed!
I will, once it finally gets in stock 'cause Wagner USA is on back order right now, sadly
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