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Old Jul 27, 2009 | 05:00 PM
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Question best intercooler for the price?

just like it says... which is the best intercooler for its prices?
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Old Jul 27, 2009 | 05:07 PM
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cardelino. seriously man. use the search button.

Synapse. $450.00. 600 HP intercooler.
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Old Jul 27, 2009 | 05:08 PM
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Yeah probably Synapse
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Old Jul 27, 2009 | 10:06 PM
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i got synapse i love mine
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Old Jul 27, 2009 | 10:08 PM
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How much is that synapse shipped?

i hear the crazy steve one is doing just fine. except the one problem it had with someone on the forum.
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Old Jul 27, 2009 | 10:09 PM
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I understand Synapse sells their 600hp Intercooler for $450.00, but why dont they list it separate on their site? They do list it separate, just not under the GM section, and where it is listed, it doesnt say it's for the SS/TC.
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Old Jul 27, 2009 | 10:10 PM
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if its 450 shipped. ill prob get that....
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Old Jul 27, 2009 | 10:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Mazdaboi318
How much is that synapse shipped?

i hear the crazy steve one is doing just fine. except the one problem it had with someone on the forum.
Where do you buy the Crazy Steve Intercooler?
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Old Jul 27, 2009 | 10:18 PM
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Yea i say synapse, i got mine used for 300. you will have to trim a little off the backside of the bumper to get it to fit but i think you have to do that with most of them? Just waitin on that trifecta tune to get here and then i will be dynoing it shortly.
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Old Jul 27, 2009 | 10:24 PM
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I have the crazy steve intercooler and its been on since february and I love it. I paid 250 shipped. And you can get it from genuinesaab.com
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Old Jul 27, 2009 | 10:29 PM
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dont let the price fool you. lol
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Old Jul 28, 2009 | 01:11 AM
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synapse is probablly the best..... honestly the hahn is really nice but really over priced. clear image has some talk about doing a stock upgrade. basically which just will remove the stock end tanks and put their own on.
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Old Jul 28, 2009 | 12:49 PM
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the hahn is really nice and seems to have better(smoother) end tanks

but it is very pricy

I got mine on a GP however
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Old Jul 28, 2009 | 03:21 PM
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Crazy Steve all the way i love it



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Old Jul 28, 2009 | 08:25 PM
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that looks really good ^^
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Old Jul 28, 2009 | 08:42 PM
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that looks really good ^^
Yes it does!! And on the genuinesaab.com website, it says it's a direct replacement from stock, so installation should be easy, and it's only $250. Wonder how much more HP you will get!!
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Old Jul 28, 2009 | 08:51 PM
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I may be in the works of trying a stock conversion IC. I like the price of Crazy Steves, but I wonder if the IC is too big for our turbo. Plus Steves looks to have the best flow design.
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Old Jul 28, 2009 | 09:02 PM
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does the crazy steves work with stock charge piping?
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Old Jul 28, 2009 | 11:08 PM
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why is this crazy steve intercooler so cheap? and couldnt it cause lag with stock turbo
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Old Jul 28, 2009 | 11:45 PM
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x2 on if it works with stock charge piping
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Old Jul 28, 2009 | 11:47 PM
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i believe it does...

as each vendor makes the charge piping to fit the stock intercooler
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Old Jul 28, 2009 | 11:57 PM
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does ne one know the core dimensions on the crazy steve IC?
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Old Jul 29, 2009 | 01:08 AM
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It works with the stock piping and any aftermarket piping as for i got synapse piping and fits fine.
it is a very tight fit and as for more lag no it doesnt. i barely have lag is it is. Keeps temps WAY down!

2.5in inlet and outlet.
24in length 12in height 3in depth estimated.
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Old Jul 29, 2009 | 01:17 AM
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how bout the flow? do u know how much better it flows that the stock one?
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Old Jul 29, 2009 | 01:24 AM
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ive heard that psi drops across crazy steve's intercooler because it's too big.. i love my hahn!! never above 10 degrees over ambient... and can't beat the price i got it for $300!!!
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