X intercooler for a Sportback question.

[Brian L]

Sorry, it's not an Evo.

I have a 2011 Ralliart Lancer Sportback GS, has much in common with the Evo X.
I want to replace the small oem intercooler with the larger one from the X and put in hard pipes and then a remap. Not after huge power, just better use of what is there, no track work.
There is on ebay a regular seller of Evo X i/c and hard pipe kit at a VERY attractive price. Now one part of me says if it is that cheap it must be rubbish but possibly worth a 'chance'.
I did contact them and they replied that as it was an aftermarket kit then some modification may be required but couldn't say what as they hadn't actually fitted one.
So I just wondered if anyone has tried to fit one and how they got on with it?

Cheers

Brian.

 

[Nickygixer-k5]

You won't see no gains in power by fitting a larger intercooler though so why bother Hard pipes for a bit of engine bling look nice but again no power gains

 

[Brian L]

Thanks for the reply.
Perhaps I didn't explain too well. I realise that a larger i/c and hard pipes in themselves will do very little. However as the oem i/c on the Sportback is much smaller than an Evo X one then any remap is limited. My understanding was that to improve the stock 237 bhp then the safest option was the larger i/c and hard pipes to maintain a good charge flow ?
A remap without this change is very limited in what it can achieve.

Cheers
Brian.

 

[Nickygixer-k5]

Your standard intercooler should be more than capable of flowing enough cool air to exceed your power levels. However if you was to fit a larger intercooler I would go for a well known branded one such as APS, AMS etc. rather than a ebay jobbie or if your really feeling flush give pete at Spec-R a ring and have custom made pipes and intercooler but no way would I be fitting ebay bargains.

Edit to add I'm sure I read somewhere by having a larger intercooler could also have a negative effect on performance as well. I'm sure a more techy geek on here could confirm this as well.