zeusdog34 Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 I just bought a IPR tmic(should get next week) for my 07 Leggy GT.. I read some thingS about it..I was wondering what some of you thought who have this IC.. Notice any performance gains, what u think about the quality,how was the install? I have read a few things about the gasket being junk,should i use a different gasket?Also how much boost you running..thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 I'm running 21 psi with mine. Been on there for 18 months using the white plastic gasket. Tighten but not over tighten the bolts holding it to the turbo, the threads are aluminum. I had a had time getting mine to line up on the intake hose. I drove to the place I bought from and had them put it on. I have had it of a number times in now it goes on like OEM. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sicotic Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 how much you buy it for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 how much you buy it for? Oh yea, you plan to sell yours right. Does your have the heat dissipating paint ? 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmx045 Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 you won't get much gains from this IC. edit: derr you're stage 2 i see. but nope, very minimal gains.....you just wont blow end tanks apart thats about it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeusdog34 Posted February 22, 2012 Author Share Posted February 22, 2012 I got it for $435 shipped Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Over all I'm happy with mine. Car's making good hp. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeusdog34 Posted February 22, 2012 Author Share Posted February 22, 2012 @Max , good to hear.. did u tune your care yourself? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 No. I'm not good with computers. My Tuner http://www.tuningalliance.com takes care of my cars. Are you good with a lap top ? 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeusdog34 Posted February 22, 2012 Author Share Posted February 22, 2012 Im not bad with computers,just not sure where to start.. I will check out the link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cincy05LGT Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 IPR has terrible fitment issues with the TB hose. A friend of mine is looking to sell his if you are willing to give it a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 You'll need to get the car street tuned at the least. Or you'll need the cables to plug in your laptop to the OBD2 port. Do you have a Cobb AP ? 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeusdog34 Posted February 22, 2012 Author Share Posted February 22, 2012 I have a new one on its way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeusdog34 Posted February 22, 2012 Author Share Posted February 22, 2012 yes i do, im running stage 2 91 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Oh yes, Maine, can't get 93 octane up there. So you have a v2 coming. Mike can email you maps that you can load into the AP then load in the ECU. You'll be able to data log and send him the logs. Or may be someone here knows of a Tuner in your area that can street tune or dyno tune. Where are you in Maine ? 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeusdog34 Posted February 22, 2012 Author Share Posted February 22, 2012 @Max, i already have the AP v2.. .. I live in the portland are... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Good, I think you can get maps emailed to you. Contact my Tuner and tell him I sent you, Byron 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjweb Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 you can buy a process west clone for less then $425. I started with IPR and in my honest opinion they are not any better then the stocker. Well, maybe marginally because they can hold more boost. But at least the stocker fits correctly. My tuner is actually turning away people that have these because he said they don't cool the way they are supposed to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeusdog34 Posted February 23, 2012 Author Share Posted February 23, 2012 I guess i will find out....A lot of people seem to like them and I do find it hard to believe the IPR does not cool and is not as good as the stock IC...Thanks for your input Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmx045 Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 They fit like shit end of story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialB Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Fitment was a little tight but I'm overall impressed with the switch to the ipr from stock. I got it street tuned soon after I put it on aswell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Don't worry, I seem to recall fitment issues with most tmic's. There is a thread somewhere on here about fitment issues with most of them. Like I said, once the guy's (AJWPerformance) put mine on, it fit's like OEM now. I had it off 3 or 4 times since. I need to move my tranny to the right a bit. Since I put the tranny back in last Jul the tmic has been hitting the clutch MC. But before that it didn't hit anything. I'm just waiting for warmer weather to do that. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjweb Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 I started with a IPR. So i'm talking from personal experience. Cooling was shit. It was always hot and fit terrible. The throttle body hose would pop off constantly when I would boost above 20 psi. I got tired of it and got the process west style. It was almost a hundred dollars cheaper. The process west is the same size as a small front mount. After driving hard you can actually feel the heat on the turbo side but the TB side is cool enough to touch. The IPR was never cool enough to touch ever. IPR also uses crap cooling cores. Not all intercooler cores are equal. It's a chinese knock off of the perrin. The only people that like the IPR are people that have not used a better intercooler. The perrin style cores just fit like shit. Prob 50/50 whether or not you will have issues with fitment. But at least the perrin has decent cooling cores. As far as all top mounts having fitment issues, that was true, until process west came out with their tmic. They actually use two silicon hoses. This allows for better fitment to the turbo and TB and allows for a core that is nearly double the size of any other TMIC. You asked what people thought. Don't get mad because my answer is not to your liking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Thanks for the info, I have seen the Process West, just haven't read much about it. If I ever get around to replacing the tmic on my 09 I'll keep it in mind. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeusdog34 Posted February 24, 2012 Author Share Posted February 24, 2012 Im not getting upset, not really sure what your talking about? It did not work for you and now your pushing Process West(ok).. Thanks for your input.. I wanted to hear what people thought good or bad.. Just like when I bough my Cobbb av2, a lot of people said they are junk,not worth the money ect.. Well you know what I love the thing and think it well worth the $$.. Max Cap, thanks for your input .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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