That looks like an interesting upgrade,,how much were they? How long did the install take, I've always felt the intercoolers were sub-optimal and something 🤔 I might try in the future..

 

$810 delivered unfortunately from 🇨🇳 sorry 🇺🇸.

Install wasn't terrible. A couple hrs. A little tip when refilling system fill the reservoir but disconnect the Y on the passenger side and fill with coolant post pump. I would fill and blow until coolant starts to fill reservoir or puking out open line. Initially I just filled reservoir and had no flow. After I filled at the Y everything was good. Keep an eye on the level for a little bit

 

Appreciate the information, what yr and model Q50 do you have,it sounds like your tuned? Definitely love the way they are nestled in the engine bay I mean they look mean and serious business 👌..

 

I have a brand new engine about 600 miles into my break-in and it looks kinda cheesy compared to yours lol.

 

It's an 18 luxe. I'm "tuning" via hptuners. Car is on E50 3" DP 3" Exhaust. Pretty much an all out stock turbo build but I have an upgraded set sitting on a shelf waiting for these to go. They do dress up the engine bay and definitely show gains. @ the 2k price tag not worth it for a mildly modded Q but @ 800 it's still a good chunk of change but an easier pill to swallow.

 

Why are my post being " viewd by a moderator"

 

could be that you dont have enough posts built up for the period of time you have been a member.

 

Moderators make sure all forum members follow the rules of the Forum I believe,,also generally they are quite knowledgeable about all things Q50...

 

IIRC, we had a member, maxlegends who ran his boost up to 24 PSI and blew his engine up. Are you still on stock turbos? If so, 24 PSI is way off the efficiency curve for the stock turbos and you're mainly generating heat, not power.

 

Thanks. 24lb at 4500 makes alot of jam car feels pretty strong to me. Definitely maxed out though

 

It's amazing how much abuse these motors and transmissions can handle I have 130k hard miles on both making way above stock power for most of those miles and car feels stronger than ever. Haven't blown anything up yet except turbos. Turbos are definitely the weak link. I also do all my own maintenance on a strict schedule.

 

Nice upgrade! I’ve been thinking of doing the same. Good gains for the price, and thanks for the coolant tip.

 

No problem. They definitely work. The real question will be longevity. If welds start cracking that would be bad. They seem stout. Material is strong not flimsy in anyway. So if workmanship is of decent quality they should hold up fine.