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420sx · 03-25-2005, 07:25 PM

hmm lets see, a decent core for around 200 bux get some prefabed pipes, cut and bang, go get whatever u eneed welded - and you got a fine working intercooler setup for under 400 bux. fuck that?

Rezlo · 03-25-2005, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by sr240mike

Greddy VSPL, no custom anything needed, $636 shipped on ebay, how the hell can you beat that?

SSAC fmic $200 shipped
3X 2.5" manderal $50 shipped summitracing
$5 hack saw
$20-30 welding shop
$70 powercoater

Total = +/- $350
Being origional = Priceless

Modern · 03-25-2005, 08:30 PM

i paid almost 1k on mine. 24X12X3.5 bar and plate with apex endtanks

bing · 03-26-2005, 12:47 AM

i think people are getting a little off topic.

the reason why a $300 IC is not always a good idea is because having the piping professionally done will bring the cost up near the greddy VSPL anyways.

so then you have a $300 intercooler and whole bunch of welds on your aluminum piping. there is not necessarily wrong with that but it greatly increases the margin for error. especially if you try and skimp there too.

there is something to be said for time as well. buying a full kit will save you hours of welding if you can do it and have all the tools.

if you dont have the time or tools then the VSPL is definately the better bargain.

and it is probably true that the RSPL will not be necessary over the VSPL for most of the street driven cars on here anyways.

i have the VSPL and like only have the core gets flow. meh...

03-25-2005, 07:25 PM	#31
420sx Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Texas Age: 41 Posts: 3,960 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: 420sx Feedback Score: 0 reviews	hmm lets see, a decent core for around 200 bux get some prefabed pipes, cut and bang, go get whatever u eneed welded - and you got a fine working intercooler setup for under 400 bux. fuck that? __________________ hydropgrahics! ls1......

03-26-2005, 12:47 AM	#34
bing Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: ontario canada Posts: 2,699 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	i think people are getting a little off topic. the reason why a $300 IC is not always a good idea is because having the piping professionally done will bring the cost up near the greddy VSPL anyways. so then you have a $300 intercooler and whole bunch of welds on your aluminum piping. there is not necessarily wrong with that but it greatly increases the margin for error. especially if you try and skimp there too. there is something to be said for time as well. buying a full kit will save you hours of welding if you can do it and have all the tools. if you dont have the time or tools then the VSPL is definately the better bargain. and it is probably true that the RSPL will not be necessary over the VSPL for most of the street driven cars on here anyways. i have the VSPL and like only have the core gets flow. meh... __________________ www.son240sx.org /// www.nyspeed.com

03-25-2005, 08:30 PM	#33
Modern Leaky Injector Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: UT Posts: 75 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i paid almost 1k on mine. 24X12X3.5 bar and plate with apex endtanks