Well, got my ARC intercoolers through today thanks to Peter (Nend)

 

Started to get it stripped down today - pic of the stock intercooler in place:

 

 

Couple of shots of the stock v ARC intercooler:

 

 

 

One thing I have found out is that one of the outlets is angled on the ARC intercooler as opposed to the straight outlet on the stock cooler - this means I am going to need to get some straight coupling pipes to fit the new ARC cooler to the stock hardpipes on the outlet side.

 

ARC intercooler in place:

 

 

The main thing that amazed me was how restrictive the stock core is compared to the ARC core - I took a couple of pics but looking at it in real life it really is quite a difference!!

 

Stock:

 

 

ARC:

 

 

And a shot with new ARC on one side & stock on the other:

 

 

Will be trying to source some straight silicone hose tomorrow to get them all mounted up. If I cant get it tomorrow then there is a motorsport shop not too far from me that should stock it & should hopefully get some Monday :cool3:

That makes sense, I remember ARC's going for double the price of the AVS's 2nd hand previously.

 

The AVS's are a Bargain, cheaper than Z1's which are already very cheap......and ofcourse 2-3x cheaper than the big named brands.

 

Yea, those AVS look pretty good for the price! Thankfully mine are the real deal however!! :dance:

Anybody got any information on why you should buy ARC over AVS if they use a similar core etc and are built to spec but by the looks are like 1/8th the price?

All back together now.

 

 

 

need to sort out some ducting when I have time - think I have worked out what to do.

 

ready for a run home shortly! :)

not had a chance to push it hard yet but low down & mid range power are hugely improved due to the free flowing design! Boost comes on a lot earlier & stronger now :yes:

 

Very impressed! :)

Hi Paul,

 

Did you have to modify the plastic engine under tray, I've just fitted mine and they foul quite badly.

 

Cheers mate, Rob

no - they were a little tight but everything fitted ok from memory

 

I have a 99 spec front end - not sure if that would make any difference?

Ok mate cheers, I'll have to take the dremel to the cover haha