agreed. plus on the upside. greddy makes a kit for the soarer still, have to wait a while as it comes straight outta japan. but its like 480 shipped. im running it and have had zero issues. temp probe showed steady drop in temp over a 40 mile run of stop and go traffic.

 

You can't just say an ebay intercooler "sux" or is "good". They come in all sorts of flavors and styles and depending on who and which cores you get, you will have dramatically different end results.

Do a little research and check out the differences between each intercooler, like bar/plate vs fin/tube, core size, endtanks, etc. If you cant find any data about them, then chances are the much needed research and development hasnt gone into them. Why do you think greddy/HKS/spearco etc. charges so much for their intercoolers? They spend tons of money on research to hire engineers and teams to design a product. Dont get me wrong, im not saying that you cannot find a "cheap" well functioning intercooler....there are many out there.....you just gotta look for em..

I too am beginning to look for a front mount setup as my 1J will be here tommorow. I'll make sure to pass on whatever info I get when ive made a choice.

 

you are preaching to the choir here.

I already know all that but the BIGGEST problem with ebay ICs is they are all different. Even a IC from the same vendor can be different if he decides to switch over to a cheaper supplier. What it all comes down to is pure luck.

 

I have a complete great condition soarer intercooler and piping that will be up for sale in a few days if you are interested.

 

Thats not what I got out of this statement....

make up your mind.......

 

I actually went with this kit...

http://www.supraforums.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=548579

 

^^Guess who bought one of those before ya and is reason I am selling my stock setup The kit is very very good and the seller is a great guy. I am hoping to install mine by this weekend.