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      09-20-2016, 01:26 PM   #67
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I just ordered one. I'll be doing multiple pulls and comparing to stock. I did a third gear to redline pull today and my IAT peaked at 141
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      09-20-2016, 01:28 PM   #68
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I just ordered one. I'll be doing multiple pulls and comparing to stock. I did a third gear to redline pull today and my IAT peaked at 141
What was the ambient temp?
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would this benefit a stock motor? I havent done any bolt on mods yet being under warranty but id assume this would lower IAT even at stock, no?
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      09-20-2016, 01:31 PM   #70
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What was the ambient temp?
Oh god like a million. I'm in St Pete/Largo so it was like 90 out
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      09-20-2016, 01:32 PM   #71
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would this benefit a stock motor? I havent done any bolt on mods yet being under warranty but id assume this would lower IAT even at stock, no?
I probably wouldnt worry about it if you're stock. Especially if you're up north where it's not 90 degrees 10 months out of the year
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Can't upload the csv file from my phone

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You don't need to convince me, I bought one before you did, I have it installed for probably 3 months now. It works wonderfully with the pure stage 2. Here is one of my many logs. I have never seen a temp over 125F and I pretty much log daily and have a min/max on the intake air temp guage.
So what exactly is this graph telling me? I'm really asking because I don't know. Or maybe what should I be asking?

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How are you searching? All I saw was the REV9 -- which sells for $418.
I had to ask Tang for the link...but they are provided above as you've likely seen.

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So what exactly is this graph telling me? I'm really asking because I don't know. Or maybe what should I be asking?

Thanks everyone.
Basically it was ~77 degrees outside and the IAT went from ~85 to ~100. However a better test would be logging multiple pulls from different gears to redline over a period of time to see how well the IC keeps the IATs down and recovers from high temps.
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Apparently neither of the "two" sellers ships to Canada . 2 in quotes because they look like the same seller.
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Apparently neither of the "two" sellers ships to Canada . 2 in quotes because they look like the same seller.
You should change your username to "NoLove"!
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Apparently neither of the "two" sellers ships to Canada . 2 in quotes because they look like the same seller.
Got around it by shipping to TSB in Point Roberts, WA
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You don't need to convince me, I bought one before you did, I have it installed for probably 3 months now. It works wonderfully with the pure stage 2. Here is one of my many logs. I have never seen a temp over 125F and I pretty much log daily and have a min/max on the intake air temp guage.
So what exactly is this graph telling me? I'm really asking because I don't know. Or maybe what should I be asking?

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Here you go. How to read logs.
http://www.n54tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21269
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Sweet deal. Thanks for the link. Good read.

So anymore data from the guys who have these installed?
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You don't need to convince me, I bought one before you did, I have it installed for probably 3 months now. It works wonderfully with the pure stage 2. Here is one of my many logs. I have never seen a temp over 125F and I pretty much log daily and have a min/max on the intake air temp guage.
So what exactly is this graph telling me? I'm really asking because I don't know. Or maybe what should I be asking?

Thanks everyone.
that the rev9 eBay intercooler is better than stock.
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that the rev9 eBay intercooler is better than stock.
Just for that particular set of test parameters though right?

I don't have any experience with upgrading ICs, but is it a fair question to ask...that a basic test run, like this graph is showing, isn't a sold representation of what the IC COULD do at hard pulls in 3rd ed or 4th....like Mike was requesting?

I guess what I'm asking is, is it possible the IC does well during this basic test run, but the ass falls completely out of it when you get into those hard pulls in 3rd and 4th?

Can it be assumed, or is there a high probability of those pulls in 3rd or 4th having a lower temp(performing better) than stock, or as good as the more expensive versions......by just looking at a basic run such as this graph shows?
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Just for that particular set of test parameters though right?

I don't have any experience with upgrading ICs, but is it a fair question to ask...that a basic test run, like this graph is showing, isn't a sold representation of what the IC COULD do at hard pulls in 3rd ed or 4th....like Mike was requesting?

I guess what I'm asking is, is it possible the IC does well during this basic test run, but the ass falls completely out of it when you get into those hard pulls in 3rd and 4th?

Can it be assumed, or is there a high probability of those pulls in 3rd or 4th having a lower temp(performing better) than stock, or as good as the more expensive versions......by just looking at a basic run such as this graph shows?
I've ordered a unit as well. I'll be beating the hell out of it and posting multiple logs.
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That eBay seller is having a good week. I ordered one as well and he's down to his last one. Probably sold at least 7 this week alone.
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I've ordered a unit as well. I'll be beating the hell out of it and posting multiple logs.

Haha not gonna lie, me too. But I don't have jb4 so getting the data I can't do. Would love to see people post them though.

I do agree with Mike, gotta see that data before you can say it's good product or not. Plus I'm a geek, and like knowing a lot of detail. Usually.
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