Well, I'm looking into upgrading my starion I/C, but is it really worth it? I boost 7psi occassionally but daily drive it only a few pounds. I have a leaky headgasket so I overheat sometimes, just to 2/3 though. My car's strong when the temps are low or it hasn't heatsoaked and I'm thinking I need to drop my intake temps. I know it's a quick fix till the rebuild, but it'll benefit later. Basically, has anyone noticed a difference when they upgraded to a bigger I/C? THanks

Fix your HG first especially if it's causing you to overheat (though I can't believe that you are actually running the car hard with this condition).

-"Easy Mac"
05 Mazda RX-8 (RR8 #88)
99 Eclipse RS 398whp & 372lb-ft

yes definitely worth it

and fix that HG

MODS:

HRC 16g turbo kit, Spearco custom FMIC, Custom IC piping, VT rebuilt engine: Custom 8.8:1 compression CP pistons, Eagle connecting rods, Melling oil pump, Clevite bearings, 370cc injectors, Vortech S-FMU, Apexi N-1 catback exhaust, AFX UDP, Autometer boost gauge, fuel pressure gauge, EGT gauge, Corbin's digital A/F gauge, Tokico Blue shocks, Tein springs (1.5" drop), 18" Konig Verdicts rims, VIS stock-style Carbon fiber hood

Anyone try those OBX intercoolers on Ebay? I was gonna get one of em Spearco ones from Boostcoolers on Ebay but nothings on there. I might just buy one there and do my own piping, the hobby shop has a pipe bender. I wish I could find a cheap intercooler with both inlet/ outlet on the same side. Thanks
Alvin

96 RST

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I dont know if I would get an OBX IC. Try emailing boostcoolers and see if they are willing to make one for you. But OBX doesnt sound like a good idea till they are proven more.

MODS:

HRC 16g turbo kit, Spearco custom FMIC, Custom IC piping, VT rebuilt engine: Custom 8.8:1 compression CP pistons, Eagle connecting rods, Melling oil pump, Clevite bearings, 370cc injectors, Vortech S-FMU, Apexi N-1 catback exhaust, AFX UDP, Autometer boost gauge, fuel pressure gauge, EGT gauge, Corbin's digital A/F gauge, Tokico Blue shocks, Tein springs (1.5" drop), 18" Konig Verdicts rims, VIS stock-style Carbon fiber hood