[AmuroRay]

Why? The E90 platform with the tiny PWG turbo has it, but we don't?

Pretty low effort from these aftermarket companies lately, but what else is new.

https://burgertuning.com/products/ra...rcooler-j-pipe

[AmuroRay]

I'm kinda salty about aftermaket companies who charge a premium for products with little to no R&D on it. My favorite is when they make the part out of CF as an excuse to charge more than they otherwise should be able to get away with charging...

[thejeremyman9]

I think wagner evo 3 is the only larger CP option. Arent they all 3'' at the TB side? The main thing is the IC outlet is smaller, so in order to make a larger CP like wagner 3, you need to make a IC that only works with your CP, or you have an immediate step up on size after the IC

[visionaut]

Lotsa variety of designs and quality out there…

Comp of two charge pipes (one is 3”)

[thejeremyman9]

Originally Posted by visionaut

Lotsa variety of designs and quality out there…

Comp of two charge pipes (one is 3”)

the "neck" on that top one looks so inefficient. I dont think ive seen that before

[AmuroRay]

Originally Posted by thejeremyman9

I think wagner evo 3 is the only larger CP option. Arent they all 3'' at the TB side? The main thing is the IC outlet is smaller, so in order to make a larger CP like wagner 3, you need to make a IC that only works with your CP, or you have an immediate step up on size after the IC

That's correct, as far as I know it's the only one. The thing is VRSF and BMS, and I think even ARM would sell intercoolers on the E90 platform with the option to utilize a full diameter charge pipe, vs the standard size.

If you wanted to do this on our cars, it would require a new cold side and partial chargepipe.

[visionaut]

Originally Posted by thejeremyman9

the "neck" on that top one looks so inefficient. I dont think ive seen that before

CTS turbo. The bigger one is Turner.

Comp of the IC fittings…

[thejeremyman9]

Well i am pretty much 100% sure my VRSF doesnt neck down like that, so sucks for anyone who went CTS

[visionaut]

I like to see the engineering evident in a design. And quality of materials, workmanship and finish.

6061-T6 is aero-spec aluminum, stronger and machinable to tighter tolerances. Thoughtful modular design makes assembly easier. Obviously bigger volume throughout. Plus better non-OE IC seals.

Yeah, that other one never went on my car…