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DUH vs AWE intercooling.....which is better

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Old 06-18-2004, 11:03 AM
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Default DUH vs AWE intercooling.....which is better

man it almost sound like i am trying to start an argument but i really whant your ideas
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Was it S4mig who said the "search" button should light up? 2nd that idea!
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Default There is no doubt that the DUH will show larger temperature drops...

but the cost, leadtime, and modification requrired may or may not be worth the effort depending on what your goals are.
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Default That's like comparing a perpetual motion machine to a Kia

At least the Kia is readily available.

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Default From what I've read, the DUH is a better intercooler from a pure performance standpoint. However...

It requires more work to install, you'll have a tough time getting one, and of course you'll completely lose any sort of stealth you were going for when buying an S4. Until I see a DUH with a good-looking grill setup, I personally would prefer AWE or RS4, but that's just me.
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Default Ha! I'm going for the AWE's myself.

I just don't like that whole "blocking half the radiator" thing... or everything listed above.

I'm impressed with the low pressure drop of the DUH unit though, really good considering the length of the cores.

The DUH should give a couple HP and a whole lot of bling over the AWE's, not worth the extra coin to me though.
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Default The one you can get your hands on.

Basically, the same thing the others said.
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Default i would stick to awe or rs4 style..(curbside tuning..no thanks!)

like i said before ..quattro gmbh and cosworth had a better clue about what they were doing (rs4,rs6).
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Default Ya has nothing to do with crash ratings right and or protecting the FMIC

from a rock, an unseen curb or a slight fender bender.. What a crock!!!

EVO FMIC, gues they are just dumb..
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