03-14-2021, 01:29 PM | #1 |
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CSF intercooler reviews?
Guys, I'm considering the CSF intercoolers for a comp F10 M5 with dps and a stage 1 tune. I've stumbled upon the Evolve review which is favourable. I've also come across random comments from some of the guys on the forum using the product which indicate no dissatisfaction with it.
I'm keen to collect the reviews in this thread and to elicit any available data logs supporting them. It would also be informative if those who post their reviews were to indicate whether they are running meth in tandem with the coolers. Any constructive feedback will be appreciated |
03-14-2021, 01:38 PM | #2 |
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They seem a lot of money, for not a huge gain to me. Main benefit I can see is the ability to use the built in meth ports. I also see a lot of people using Project Gamma for less than half the price of CSF, although CSF is the superior product in terms of quality, I dont think it justifies the price tag.
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03-14-2021, 02:55 PM | #3 |
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I have the CSF coolers on a comp car with ESS stage one tune and catless DPs as well as a meth setup. My meth is sprayed into the charge pipes not the coolers though.
I live in Phoenix Arizona where it gets ridiculously hot in the summer months and they absolutely help with keeping the temps down. The fit and finish is great on these. I have no feedback on the other brands of coolers but I’m sure they’re good as well.
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- Why are you not injecting meth post IC i.e. into the ports available on the CSF i/c (which I understand is way better)? - Do you have any data logs that you are able to share? |
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I’m sorry I don’t have any data logs.
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Understood thanks. If you decide to reinstall your stock intercoolers when you sell and to then sell the csf intercoolers separately, please let me know
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03-15-2021, 05:05 PM | #12 |
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Ok I’ll let you know. 👍
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03-16-2021, 03:10 AM | #13 |
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I found the cheaper ones a while back From what i understand charge temps is slightly lower but boost drop also? Main benifit is charge temps come down quicker, sorta like an rpi cooler on an e60, running temp the same as a minimum, but if it gets beaten on and hot it comes back to normal operating temp quicker |
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03-23-2021, 12:37 AM | #15 |
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That is an option. I have charge pipes with inbuilt meth injection ports sitting in my garage. I am undecided on going that route, primarily because I've been told that injecting meth via the charge pipes rather than after the intercoolers serves little purpose. Perhaps guys with this meth set-up can chime in
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03-23-2021, 03:35 AM | #16 |
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Most inject via charge pipes
Actually its best at throttle body I believe Most charge pipes dont fit properly As they may the same pipe for both sides when in fact the angle is different |
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03-23-2021, 09:10 AM | #17 |
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Thanks. I'd be keen to know whether, and if so to what extent, injecting meth via the charge pipes cools the intake temperatures. My understanding (which is perhaps incorrect) is that the benefits of going this route are negligible. If the gains are not tangible, then I'd rather not waste the time and money.
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03-25-2021, 10:19 AM | #19 |
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+1 for CSF, their product's quality, fit, and finish are second to none. it also provides a cooling upgrade over stock.
I use their coolers and it works really well during the Las Vegas summer
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08-14-2021, 03:53 AM | #20 |
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I bought a set of Project Gamma charge coolers. Upon close inspection when they arrived, I can actually see remnants of where the CSF==== 3D logo had been. It looks like it was sanded down prior to being painted.
Long story short, these are all the same. The only difference is the finish coating and branding applied from CSF, Project Gamma, or Burger Motorsports. I believe they are all coming from the very same overseas manufacturer.
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Does any one have feedback of how it feels in the car? Does it actually make it have more power at same ambient temps? Or does it only bring charge temps back down quicker after a pull?
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08-14-2021, 09:11 PM | #22 | |
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Then I bought project gamma coolers, one of them had the TB guide pin slightly far away from where it supposed to be so I shaved it but overall fitment is good. Temps are not that great due to heat soak (ambient 116, charge air 133) without meth, 2psi drop between the oem coolers and PG coolers and then decided to stack it with JB4. I only purchased the coolers cuz I thought my previous setup had a leak which wasn't the case, I was under boost because I was hitting the load target already. In other words If you are in a cooler climate just get used oem coolers drill for meth and save your money |
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