Originally Posted by
Paul G
Hi. I have the same HDI GT2 cooler on gen1 Mps3 and don't think they work better than the standard one. Yes the car pulls stronger but it more leggy less responsive at low rpm and when I measure intake temperature it heat soaks just like the top mount probably due to the factory air box sucking hot air out of the hot engine bay when the car is stationery. I think the extra power comes only from the extra boost due to less restrictive cooler and piping.
You have got to be joking about FMIC having the same heat soak as the standard top mount!
Where did you measure the intake temps? Should be AFTER the intercooler before the t/b. Have a few boost runs and you will see the top mount struggle with keeping temps down to a good level.
Front mount will keep them down and will have a cooler air change all the time.
Had:
Mitsubishi Evolution III ~12.0@114mph~
Mitsubishi Evolution VII ~12.8@106mph~
06 MPS 3 True Red
Now:
~07 Ralliart Colt ~14.85@96mph~
~2010 Velocity Red Luxury MPS 3.
3" CAI, K&N, Race pipe, Silicone Intake pipe, Custom Intercooler heat shield, LED Conversion, Gloss Black Wheels.