Drivetrain ALTA's Intercooler
#102
We do have a dyno in house! WE did those tests already. The thread is located HERE! Check it out. I do expect to have my personal (previously undynoed) R56 on the dyno later this week. Sorry for the delay.
adam@altaminiperformance.com
adam@altaminiperformance.com
#103
Like 320dTouring in the above post says... a turboback netted 22whp gain with a cat, yet with the front mount, intake, and turboback is only a 15-20whp gain? I'm not understanding something... I understand the intercooler will keeps engine temps down, but having an intake at 10WHP? and a turboback separately at 22whp (unless that graph is with an intake and turboback-but then it's seems like not enough HP)..... I'm missing something I think.....................................:confuse d:
#104
Sorry for the confusion. The graphs may need additional clarification. I will try to have ALTA2 make some changes to reduce the confusion.
adam@altaminiperformance.com
adam@altaminiperformance.com
#106
byhsu: Turbo-Back Exhaust, Intake and FMIC. Thanks for asking!
SlowB00st: Check out our turbo kit for at least that! (not out yet, soon, blah, blah blah!)
ChrisMCS04: This core is large enough for more than 400WHP, and rated for even more. Also, less than 1/2 lb at 20 psi sustained across the core.
Regarding black: The powdercoat will work and may be available at sometime soon. The powder does hurt efficiency a bit. The rad paint above may be a better choice in the meantime.
Thanks again!
adam@altaminiperformance.com
SlowB00st: Check out our turbo kit for at least that! (not out yet, soon, blah, blah blah!)
ChrisMCS04: This core is large enough for more than 400WHP, and rated for even more. Also, less than 1/2 lb at 20 psi sustained across the core.
Regarding black: The powdercoat will work and may be available at sometime soon. The powder does hurt efficiency a bit. The rad paint above may be a better choice in the meantime.
Thanks again!
adam@altaminiperformance.com
Maybe an GT28RS lets see whats avaible by then. What im waiting to see is what you have planned tuning...
Last edited by SlowB00st; 10-03-2007 at 07:31 PM.
#108
Yeah thats the plan upgrade the tiny... but that will be about a year from now just got the car last saturday... Just wheels and tints for now and some suspension mods...
Maybe an GT28RS lets see whats avaible by then. What im waiting to see is what you have planned tuning...
Maybe an GT28RS lets see whats avaible by then. What im waiting to see is what you have planned tuning...
#109
#110
They are different, but Alta designed an adapter plate for the t2 flange, which I hope is SS instead of Aluminum
Here is a pic from Alta2:
But lets stop with the offtopic since this is an Intercooler thread...
#111
#114
There is a good question:
We do NOT allow Ebay Sales! (The company you are looking at buys through a third party. They do not have access to ALTA sales people or inventory etc. BEWARE!) We have clients that try to save a buck go to Ebay, then wait for months to get the part, or get no updates on their order etc.
Call us direct to order. We are happy to save you money where we can. Combined freight, discounts, etc. (We will NOT compete against any direct dealers based solely on price.)
Customer service: We provide the same levels of customer service as we do tech support and product support here on NAM. When you order direct that all goes to you, before, during and after the sale. (We also support items purchased through authorized dealers as well, of course!)
Further support: We can also direct you to ALTA dealers that do installation, or other service centers around the country.
But Ebay sellers (who aren't ALTA Performance Direct) should be avoided to save headache and keep your money safe! (In the end, you will NOT end up saving the $100)
Questions? Just let me know!
Adam@altaminiperformance.com
#115
#116
A 9 turbo would be too big for a Mini for my taste, even a 16g from an 8 with a 9.8 hotside would be big.
#117
Turbos once thought impossible to spool are showing up on plenty of small displacement motors. Even GT37R's are becoming a common swap on Evos now. Also, remember Mini's have a much higher compression ratio than evos, which can only help spool and off-boost power.
#118
I'm EXTREMELY interested to see APRs results with the 2.0t FSI... the direct injection cars respond REALLY well with respect to lag and other such things. Its really going to be great once alta gets the reflashes and the 28RS upgrades out. I can't wait!!!
#120
#121
Question for all of you lucky NAM'ers who already have the ALTA FMIC - how long was the install? JSC Speed has one in stock so I'm quite tempted to pick it up, but after being quoted an install time of 4 hours I may just have to leave this mod for last. That's $340 in labor, bringing the total price to a cool $1100. Also it's going to be quite hard to find any day in which I have 4 hours free... Hmmmm
#122
Should be pretty simple, if you have the tools.
ALTA even has step-by-step instructions:
http://www.altaminiperformance.com/s...ampeng420.pdfI definitely think this is a DIY item. That install cost is about half the cost of the FMIC!
ALTA even has step-by-step instructions:
http://www.altaminiperformance.com/s...ampeng420.pdfI definitely think this is a DIY item. That install cost is about half the cost of the FMIC!
#124
I installed mine myself with the help of a friend, right at my house. Directions are straightforward on how to remove bumper, etc. which is pretty easy....longest part for me was just getting the passenger side boost tube on, cause I had to dremel a little plastic.....I have to say though, everytime(seriously, everytime) I park and walk away from my car, I always have to look back at the lower the grille, cause I just LOVE seeing that massive intercooler down there!!
#125
Should be pretty simple, if you have the tools.
ALTA even has step-by-step instructions:
http://www.altaminiperformance.com/s...ampeng420.pdfI definitely think this is a DIY item. That install cost is about half the cost of the FMIC!
ALTA even has step-by-step instructions:
http://www.altaminiperformance.com/s...ampeng420.pdfI definitely think this is a DIY item. That install cost is about half the cost of the FMIC!