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Old Jan 30, 2011 | 07:17 PM
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What is the best intercooler and charge piping for performance?

just curious because im buying with my tax return.... please help!
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Old Jan 30, 2011 | 07:24 PM
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zzp makes good stuff so does treadstone everybody is gonna have their own opinion when it comes down to it
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Old Jan 30, 2011 | 07:32 PM
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i need the best fit and all piping
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Old Jan 30, 2011 | 07:42 PM
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Get the ZZP IC and the CP's from them with the MAF relocate. We will def need to tune it when you switch the MAF to the lower CP, so you have to leave the plate on until then.
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Old Jan 30, 2011 | 07:49 PM
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I've been happy with my MPx intercooler.
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Old Jan 30, 2011 | 07:54 PM
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im curious what zzp, treadstone and mpx uses for cores?
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Old Jan 30, 2011 | 07:58 PM
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i'll sell you my genuine saab intercooler if you want. PM me if you're interested. It's brand new, but it doesn't fit my car since my a/c lines are in the way.
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Old Jan 30, 2011 | 08:22 PM
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Originally Posted by BYT*SS*TURBO
Get the ZZP IC and the CP's from them with the MAF relocate. We will def need to tune it when you switch the MAF to the lower CP, so you have to leave the plate on until then.
what do you mean leave the plate on?
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Old Jan 30, 2011 | 08:48 PM
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the plate that covers the holes on the lower cp
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Old Jan 30, 2011 | 08:52 PM
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Hahn is good, just a bit more $, but proven performance.
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Old Jan 30, 2011 | 09:02 PM
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zzp has a good intercooler..and chargepiping is chargepiping (for performance anyway)..probably not too much difference in power from company to company. Fitment varies tho. I personally have Dejon but it rubs on the hood a little..but thats cuz of an effed up intercooler mounting. Injen CP is legit..but should probably buy longer couplers cuz theirs are a tad short...Buts its all a matter of taste and opinion....and all chargepiping SHOULD be held with T Bolts.
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Old Jan 30, 2011 | 09:20 PM
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does zzp come with a bov with their intercooler and piping?
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Old Jan 30, 2011 | 09:37 PM
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No not with the 799 price. you have the option to choose a bov and whatnot..

link>>> Cobalt & Ion ---> ZZ Performance
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Old Jan 31, 2011 | 12:07 AM
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does zzp paint their logo on their intercooler? I see it in on pic but not the other nor do I see an option for it like Hahn...
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Old Jan 31, 2011 | 12:08 AM
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i dont think so its extra as far as i know it just has zzp lazer engraved in the sides
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Old Jan 31, 2011 | 12:20 AM
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hmmm...i'd really like it painted on there
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Old Jan 31, 2011 | 12:20 AM
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Originally Posted by whyyoumadson?
im curious what zzp, treadstone and mpx uses for cores?
Our core is a bar and plate custom made to our design. It uses offset, staggered fins between the plates to contact more of the ambient air as it passes through.
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Old Jan 31, 2011 | 12:22 AM
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hmmm...i'd really like it painted on there
We can paint the logo on if you request it. That's no problem at all, and of course no charge.
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Old Jan 31, 2011 | 12:31 AM
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Our core is a bar and plate custom made to our design. It uses offset, staggered fins between the plates to contact more of the ambient air as it passes through.
whats the fin density...im just curious who actually makes your core if its garret or what.
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Old Jan 31, 2011 | 12:32 AM
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We can paint the logo on if you request it. That's no problem at all, and of course no charge.
Good to know. I'll have to hit you guys up when the tax return comes in
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Old Jan 31, 2011 | 07:32 AM
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We can paint the logo on if you request it. That's no problem at all, and of course no charge.
i wish you guys would accept trades + cash.....
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Old Jan 31, 2011 | 10:12 AM
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curious on what the zzp bov sounds like?
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Old Jan 31, 2011 | 10:26 AM
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curious on what the zzp bov sounds like?
Like the Tial
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Old Jan 31, 2011 | 10:31 AM
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Good to know. I'll have to hit you guys up when the tax return comes in
thank god its gonna be red logo instead of baby blue lol
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Old Jan 31, 2011 | 10:34 AM
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if you go with zzp CP get the upgraded couplers! also the zzp ic hangs below the lip, just fyi.

I like the injen cp (i have it), as it takes the most direct route. I will be waiting to see treadstones ic, but so far I like the mpx ic as it does not hang below the stock height as my lip is already scraped up. So if I get a ic that hangs below stock I'll be wrecking it.
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