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      03-07-2012, 08:31 PM   #14
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Originally Posted by Freon View Post
CP-E has a great white paper here:
http://cp-e.com/sites/default/files/files/n54FMIC.pdf

I really like their methodology and thoroughness.

Short version: The factory intercooler does fine at 8-10psi, still ok at 12psi, but 14-16+ and at higher RPM it really starts to perform poorly.
Thanks for the link. Things may be different than I originally surmised. More info is welcome.

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