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      11-28-2012, 01:55 PM   #47
Elsabor67
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Originally Posted by Fed P View Post
After doing some more reading, it seems the Helix on occasion in some cars requires trimming and I would guess the Wagner too since they are so similar.

The VRSF 7" claims to not require trimming but I just don't see how its physically possible. Those 2 inches have got to go somewhere...

I think this means that for a true bolt-on I'm stuck with Forge and ETS 5". Otherwise if I allow for the possibility of trimming then all other kinds of FMICs enter the picture, for example the ER Competition one (right now there are a lot of deals, this one can be had at $750, which is even less than the Forge).
Fed,

All 7" intercoolers will require a degree of trimming or cutting, regardless of who makes them. I have the 7" ETS which I bought from another person on the forums and had to cut the whole lower brace so it would fit.

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=696574

ETS does make great products and Forge does also. If you want to keep the "stock" look, stay with the 5" intercoolers. Either choice you make, you will see benefits form it.
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