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      09-21-2021, 11:40 AM   #45
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Per VRSF website, their race is 6"
Dimensions: 21″ x 11″ x 6″
I saw that, but it doesn't make sense. Their competition is stated as 6.5'', but it doesn't give total dimensions... and the race is supposedly bigger than the competition. So, something doesn't add up.
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I saw that, but it doesn't make sense. Their competition is stated as 6.5'', but it doesn't give total dimensions... and the race is supposedly bigger than the competition. So, something doesn't add up.
I believe the difference between race and comp is not the width but the height.

I could be wrong so I'll stop commenting before I'm reported to the admins
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I saw that, but it doesn't make sense. Their competition is stated as 6.5'', but it doesn't give total dimensions... and the race is supposedly bigger than the competition. So, something doesn't add up.
I had a competition (never installed), and the race model was delivered today. I'll post the weight and measurements for you, VRSF has never been clear about it.
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For the intercooler, I would suggest adding thicker foam to better protect the inlet/outlets. However, I think UPS probably shouldn't have slammed around the box. The foam, cardboard, and cap were all punctured and the inlet/outlet were both dented really bad and aren't useable. I may be able to use an exhaust expander to get it round again, but I'm worried about all that bending causing stress and the aluminum eventually failing.





Sorry to hear your intercooler was damaged in shipping. Shipping is such a mess these days.

Glad to hear Mike is getting it exchanged for you quickly..
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I saw that, but it doesn't make sense. Their competition is stated as 6.5'', but it doesn't give total dimensions... and the race is supposedly bigger than the competition. So, something doesn't add up.
VRSF RACE:
32.2lbs
11” tall
6.5” deep
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VRSF RACE:
32.2lbs
11” tall
6.5” deep
Nice, so its a taller competition it seems.

When do you plan to install? I would like to confirm it fits without removing any ducting or plastic air dam pieces?
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Nice, so its a taller competition it seems.

When do you plan to install? I would like to confirm it fits without removing any ducting or plastic air dam pieces?
The competition is 8” tall. The height (and weight) are about the only differences. I’d like to get it installed ASAP - but my box came assaulted by FedEx (that 1 day shipping tho!) and I want to gold wrap my chargepipe like you.
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The competition is 8” tall. The height (and weight) are about the only differences. I’d like to get it installed ASAP - but my box came assaulted by FedEx (that 1 day shipping tho!) and I want to gold wrap my chargepipe like you.
Cool, let me know if you do, i'll keep pondering this purchase.
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Painted Intercoolers - Don't do it!

Just some engineering info for those who have black painted intercoolers. Surprised that some of the higher end (expensive) intercoolers are painted.

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