11-19-2018, 12:27 AM | #1 |
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G-Plus Intercooler imperfections
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I purchased a G-Plus intercooler (aka Amazon Intercooler) and unboxed it today. While unboxing, I noticed there were some imperfections to the fins. Some of the fins seemed to be lightly "compressed"(top to bottom) as pictured in the link below. Is that something to be worried about? Will that affect the efficiency of the intercooler? should I return it and get a better quality FMIC? Thank you and sorry for the noob questions. Link to pics: View post on imgur.com |
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+1 I have nothing but good things to say about my VRSF FMIC. Minor issue with the fan shroud clips but that's since been resolved.
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I don't know how to embed gifs, but if I did, know that I would embed this one.
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That's what I've got and I recommend it pretty highly. VRSF's fitment issues were mostly isolated to their DP's and CP's, the only problem I had with the FMIC were the fan shroud clips, but that was a matter of 5 minutes with a sawzall. And they've since fixed it.
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VRSF is levels above this intercooler, should be mentioned in the same sentence in my opinion
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Anyone buying VRSF junk is asking for problems. Not sorry... sell members junk that doesnt fit and it will end up on here.
Theres a guy trying to install his VRSF FMIC right now and it doesnt fit. Search the forum! |
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11-20-2018, 08:41 AM | #13 |
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your gonna return the i/c over 3 bent fins...?
you do realize after your post install test drive you sure to impart just as much 'damage' that occurred when the shipping dude pressed his fingernail into those precious fins... |
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These fins density and quality is shit. Anyone who knows anything about intercoolers can see that (and im not even talking about the bent ones that couldnt endure shipping but are supposed to last a lifetime once installed )
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If you searched around a bit you would see that g-plus is garbage
One member bought their oil cooler and the intercooler for it was horrible.
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