Yeah not drag racing but would like to avoid heat soak during summer with spirited driving. Most likely just forego for now until summer is upon us and then revisit the intercoolers.
Lots of stuff on back order though. Something to keep in mind. I just found out that my IC is out of stock at a lot of places for at least 2 more months. Might need to buy your "summer" parts in early spring to have them on time.
Not sure what other mods you have planned, but your best bang for buck with reliable performance and maintaining everyday drivability will be a JB4 piggyback tune.
I found the BMS IC out of stock at the usual places so I ordered straight from BMS. It shipped in about 3 weeks, fresh off the assembly line
Yeah, it's a mixed bag out there. I tried going straight through Mishimoto for my IC. It was confirmed and my card charged. Then a day or two later I get an email from them that it's out of stock for at least 10 weeks. They immediately refunded my card and confirmed that I retain lifetime warranty if purchased elsewhere, so I'm currently hunting reputable spots. Probably buy right after this post, work is dead rn lol.
Im considering an inter cooler as well. Searched the YouTube channel and just watched the mishimoto complete install. The guy actually weighed them before installation. The stock IC was 11lbs. mishimoto was 32lbs.
That’s a big difference sheesh
The stock intercooler has plastic end tanks where the aftermarket ones are aluminum. Along with the bigger cores accounts for the weight.
You will never know/perceive the weight difference, especially on a 4000 lb car.
Similar to oem but better and almost the same weight . Might look into that one as wellI am eyeing IMRAmerica. 600hp core 21pnds
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Nah......install that!!!, and turn your stinger into time and space bending mechanism.To me, this is the intercooler to get:
Comp. Ladeluftkühler Kit Kia Stinger GT (US) - WAGNER TUNING
Kia: Comp. Intercooler Kit Kia Stinger GT (US) Kia Stinger at wagner-tuning.com.
Goto 'DESCRIPTION', and look at the temperature graph - the charge is barely above ambient!
With this installed, and at full throttle, your engine will think it is sitting on the beach at the ocean, ...under an umbrella, ...a drink in hand, and a very cool persistent breeze blowing in from the water...
That is what an intercooler is supposed to do - and in this case, bigger is certainly better, and not an item where to try and 'save weight' due to thermal mass considerations. Thermal mass is GOOD - just like it is with brake rotors.
I heard that some people that installed that IC had increased turbo lag issues.To me, this is the intercooler to get:
Comp. Ladeluftkühler Kit Kia Stinger GT (US) - WAGNER TUNING
Kia: Comp. Intercooler Kit Kia Stinger GT (US) Kia Stinger at wagner-tuning.com.
Goto 'DESCRIPTION', and look at the temperature graph - the charge is barely above ambient!
With this installed, and at full throttle, your engine will think it is sitting on the beach at the ocean, ...under an umbrella, ...a drink in hand, and a very cool persistent breeze blowing in from the water...
That is what an intercooler is supposed to do - and in this case, bigger is certainly better, and not an item where to try and 'save weight' due to thermal mass considerations. Thermal mass is GOOD - just like it is with brake rotors.
I'm still waiting on Mishimoto to fill a back order for me. ETA is 1st week of May for Mishimoto IC, but this is $300 cheaper and a 30 min drive away. No shippingI am eyeing IMRAmerica. 600hp core 21pnds
IMR Custom FMIC System for Stinger, G70 and G80
IMR continues to work closely with the Stinger and G70 community to develop new products. We are proud to present our custom FMIC system for these cars. This kit is designed and manufactured in America. **Please note, Orders placed after Jan 23rd 2023, are estimated to 2 weeks lead time for...www.imramerica.com
. I'd have to wait an extra 2-4 weeks and I've never been all that patient. Anyone have any comparison data on the cooling between IMR and the Mishi offerings or opinions? Thanks
Certainly, the increased volume may cause some more lag. Whether that is a problem or not depends on the application.
