MKV727
Go Kart Champion
What's heat soak? I consider heat soak a delta of 7*C+ from beginning to end of pull.
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SPM Intercooler Technical Review (Other IC Discussion)
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What's heat soak? I consider heat soak a delta of 7*C+ from beginning to end of pull.
SkullV
Thunderbunny.....
No doubt, just thought it was interesting.
lamb110
Go Kart Champion
Pretty sure you're either fanboying it up for SPM or trolling but here's my numbers on the exact same dyno:
Run 1: 307.6hp / 313.4tq
Run 3: 307.5hp / 311.2tq
What heat soak are you talking about?
SkullV
Thunderbunny.....
Not talking about your car. But when Kurt and I watched the three pulls we said the same thing. Heat soak. It's not a big deal. Not like a car sitting still with a fan blowing on it is a real indication of performance.
It's ok, your $1000+ intercooler works fine.
grambles423
Automotive Engineer
Pretty damn consistent there
lamb110
Go Kart Champion
You wanna see heat soak?
Before the intercooler (and clutch):
First run: 281.1hp / 301.2tq
Third run: 271.6hp / 292.8
Have you installed your intercooler yet?
Damn straight.
I tested Paul's during 100 deg weather and 85% humidity there is no heat soak on a ko4. Maybe on Laguna Sega...
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SkullV
Thunderbunny.....
Not yet, god willing I can do it next weekend. It's the same intercooler that U-20T runs on his big turbo car though, so I'm not worried about it's performance. Engine harness is supposed to be in by next Friday. I actually got the most power/tq on my third pull though so I want to double check and make sure the OEM Tiguan intercooler is the same as the GTI
lamb110
Go Kart Champion
You're gonna pick up some power when you do install that intercooler.
lamb110
Go Kart Champion
I'll be completely honest with you, just go ahead and get the SPM intercooler. I doubt the APR will make much a difference at the K04 level of power.
Now if you want great customer service, an awesome warranty and a solid company that you know wont disspear overnight get the APR intercooler.
I would have to argue that, SPM has great customer service too, on par with APR, but then again they are a starting company that would be the smart thing to do to get more customers. When I ordered from them, Dan from SPM kept updates and answered all the questions I could possibly have. Now this could seem like I'm bashing APR which I'm not I love them and everything they do, I would buy their products over anyones anyday given I have the proper budget. Recently I had a bad run in with their customer service and it was a total nightmare, not sure how it could have been any worse, sure they came through and I'm sure I'm just one of those unlucky ones. Was still one of the worst run ins with customer service I could ever have. In no way do I think it would happen again but thank god it is over with.