Garrett Powermax Intercooler for F8X

E92TiAg335i · 02-22-2021, 07:55 AM

Bump

///BMW Junkie · 05-17-2021, 10:54 AM

Is the consensus that bar/plate > tube/fin and if so why?

guess2098 · 05-17-2021, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by E92TiAg335i

Bump. Anyone install this and truly love it or hate it?

Stuck between Garrett and Wagner (afraid Wagner will hit the top of the hood).

Anybody?

I have forge on my car, the only problem is the cap will rub against the CS hood. I have to put two washers to rise the hood. Other than that I am completely satisfied with it. I will give 9 out of 10 to forge charge cooler

Edit: I drop its score from 9.5 to 9 due to the bad designs of drain pipe from ext water tank. I need to seal the drain pipe otherwise the water tank will show you have no coolant.

TopJimmy · 05-17-2021, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ///BMW Junkie

Is the consensus that bar/plate > tube/fin and if so why?

Most seem to use bar/plate because they cost less and you can arrange a dual-pass of the liquid to get extra cooling. Air has to move around the plates and through the bars...

Wagner is top quality and uses polished tube/fin which cools without obstructing the airflow. There is hardly any backpressure.

sly1types · 05-20-2021, 04:32 PM

This unit looks nice and actually has data. I was looking at CSF...i will probably still get their front mount heat exchanger to pair it with this Garrett Intercooler.

MakeMuricaGreater · 05-24-2021, 08:30 PM

I wouldn't give jack shit to CSF after their behavior and tantrum over not providing data and competitor's products.

Ed_rx7 · 06-01-2021, 06:48 PM

Love mine, fit is perfect fin density etc is top notch.... ice cold on the dyno too!
Garrett are known for making very good intercoolers as well as turbos so your in good hands!

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05-17-2021, 10:54 AM	#46
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05-20-2021, 04:32 PM	#49
sly1types Captain 432 Rep 938 Posts Drives: F80M3 and E46M3 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: KC iTrader: (0)	This unit looks nice and actually has data. I was looking at CSF...i will probably still get their front mount heat exchanger to pair it with this Garrett Intercooler. __________________ F80 M3-DCT MaxPSI CH, BM3 with F80 Paul E85 and Custom Rom track tune MCS 2Way Remotes Signature SV104 E46 M3 F85 X5M https://www.instagram.com/fastmacm3/
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MakeMuricaGreater Second Account Already 6 Rep 13 Posts Drives: F82M4 E92M3 E71X6M 992TurboS Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	I wouldn't give jack shit to CSF after their behavior and tantrum over not providing data and competitor's products.
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06-01-2021, 06:48 PM	#51
Ed_rx7 Lieutenant 135 Rep 486 Posts Drives: BMW M3 CP Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: London, UK iTrader: (0)	Love mine, fit is perfect fin density etc is top notch.... ice cold on the dyno too! Garrett are known for making very good intercoolers as well as turbos so your in good hands!
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