****Boost Factory Side Mount intercooler****

[BoostFactory]

Boost factory has developed a replacement Side Mounter Intercooler that outperforms the top FMIC's out there with the advantage of keeping everything stealth and in the stock location with little to no trimming. Here's what we've found:

The proper way to test a intercooler has more to do with the temp diferential between the inlet and the outlet than most people realize.You cannot draw any conclusions with just the intake temp logs.

The proper way to test this is to measure the max temps of the inlet and outlet on the intercooler and ambient outside temp.This can be done with a K type thermocouple and a good multimeter thats designed for use like this.

Once you get these measurements you can use this formula.

temp in-temp out
_________________ * 100 = Thermal efficiency
temp in-temp ambient

Here are the real #s that were collected today during the test.

BFSM
temp in = 235deg F
temp out = 85deg F

Stock SMIC
temp in = 235deg F
temp out = 105 deg F

Anbient temp = 35deg F

So what do we have?

BFSM
235-85=150
_____________
235-35=200 ===.75 * 100 = 75%

Stock SMIC
235-105=130
______________
235-35= 200 ====.65* 100=65%

Another side note is the 4+ psi pressure drop of the stock cooler and the unmeasureable drop of the BFSM.

Another interesting link is the APR site that has enough info for you to draw some interesting conclusions.I do notice they dont mention the ambient temp or the intercooler efficiency.My conclusion from this is that it would take all the same info they provide+ some damm hot ambient temps to equal the BFSM

We tested this BFSM and found it to flow 491cfm@1psi pressure drop

Thanks Mr. Chuck B for the Article

Price is set at a more than competetive $500

This is a great compliment the eliminator kits that we're offering



Modified by BoostFactory at 8:25 PM 2-4-2006

[DCGULL]

I am running one of these and it makes a huge difference. It is a giant heatsoak and does really keeps intake temps down, which keeps the timing closer to TDC, which saves gas. It's an easy install (fits in the stock location) and allows me to keep the HP/Tq that I have.

If you are chipped and running a DP and exhaust- this is your next mod. For me, it has been one of the top3 three mods that I have done to the car. I wish I had done it long agao.

Dave

[fvdub00]

Paul would it fit a b6 1.8t

[Scarab_Beetle]

If it'll fit an NB, i'm all over it guys... cash in hand.

[4thvw]

I don't see any mounting tabs, does it just hang there on the hoses?

[-Khaos-]

As soon as I get 500 smackaroos... It's mine!

[BoostFactory]

These would be a great compliment to the eliminator kits

[thegreg]

how does the boost factory sidemount ic compare to the forge sidemount ic... other than being $100 cheaper...

[V84LNCH]

Quote, originally posted by thegreg »

how does the boost factory sidemount ic compare to the forge sidemount ic... other than being $100 cheaper...

you mean how would the forge compare to the BFSMIC...
forge is a joke. don't waste your money.

[thegreg]

i thought forge had a pretty good product. just a bit pricey with the pound to dallar conversion... at least that is what i get from most of the post here... i am really interested in a new ic.. just no front mount..

[QuakeFreak121]

I have a quick question... The intercooler looks great and all, but where are the support brackets for it? I'm guessing that since it's made of metal instead of plastic, and because of it's size, it's going to weigh a bit more than the stock sidemount... Just wondering from the pictures. -Matt

Edit: Woops, just read above and someone else already pointed this out hehe.

[placenta]

dont forget to throw the tyrolsport in this thread then too. The Tyrolsport is the most expensive, but has the best build quality. Properly ribbed hose pipes, not a dab of weld in a few spots to keep the hose on.

i wont even post any of my pics. wouldnt be fair to the other products when compared.

[Scarab_Beetle]

hey how about tyrolsport really doesn't need your help selling their product, and even if they did, the proper place for it would be in your/their own thread, not jacking Boost Factory's. Not knocking on Tyrolsport at all, but lets not turn this into another cockfight about stupid stuff. Personally, some of us will take the intercooler that isn't as pretty for $200 less, since sidemounts can't be seen anyway.

[no-BUG-me]

But will it fit a stock NB???????

Anyone..... Beuler......

[killa]

Quote, originally posted by placenta »

dont forget to throw the tyrolsport in this thread then too. The Tyrolsport is the most expensive, but has the best build quality. Properly ribbed hose pipes, not a dab of weld in a few spots to keep the hose on. i wont even post any of my pics. wouldnt be fair to the other products when compared.

Boost Factory's sidemount intercooler has the largest volume of all other sidemounts, it's also made out of Bell Cores. I'll take your word that the Tyrolsport looks better than the BFSM, some people might want that over a bigger unit that you will never see due to its placement.

The tabs would rob volume to the Intercooler core itself, this intercooler will come with one tab and it'll be held by the stock hoses and that 1 tab. This is what allows Boost Factory's core to be bigger than any other core in the industry.

To be a fair comparison you'd need to do the same type of tests that Boost Factory did above. If any other sidemounts cool down the boost with the same or less pressure drop than the BFSM then it's better, plain and simple.

Paul

[slappynuts]

I would love to find a local beetle to use to develop this cooler.I do believe the cores will be slightly smaller,but I will try to fit the best core we can into the car.

If you guys know anybody in the Minneapolis area(or within driving distance) I would love to get this product started.

[V84LNCH]

[dansonepointeight]

for between 300-350 hp

would this still be efficient?
from what ive heard it should be...but any input?

[Scarab_Beetle]

Quote, originally posted by slappynuts »

I would love to find a local beetle to use to develop this cooler.I do believe the cores will be slightly smaller,but I will try to fit the best core we can into the car. If you guys know anybody in the Minneapolis area(or within driving distance) I would love to get this product started.

since i'm not too confident about finding an NB owner in your area willing to leave his/her car, say I were to mock up a core/endtanks out of foam/wood and send it to you....

[beachball6]

Quote, originally posted by placenta »

Properly ribbed hose pipes, not a dab of weld in a few spots to keep the hose on. i wont even post any of my pics. wouldnt be fair to the other products when compared.

riiight. the new production of these have full welds for the hoses.

[Mikes72sb]

Quote, originally posted by slappynuts »

I would love to find a local beetle to use to develop this cooler.I do believe the cores will be slightly smaller,but I will try to fit the best core we can into the car. If you guys know anybody in the Minneapolis area(or within driving distance) I would love to get this product started.

I'd buy one The NB community is CRYING out for an intercooler solution that will fit behind the stock bumper without hacking anything up, front OR side-mount

[six7vdub]

Quote, originally posted by Mikes72sb »

I'd buy one The NB community is CRYING out for an intercooler solution that will fit behind the stock bumper without hacking anything up, front OR side-mount

Make one for a NB, and this would be an option that none of us have yet. Not all of us want a huge front mount. Make it happen

[slappynuts]

Quote, originally posted by Scarab_Beetle »

since i'm not too confident about finding an NB owner in your area willing to leave his/her car, say I were to mock up a core/endtanks out of foam/wood and send it to you....

That will work.Go to bells web site and pick the best core size you can fit and I'll make it up.

The mounting tab apparently was not welded on in the picture above,but there is a tab on them.

[EuroBurner GLI]

I'd buy one, but still no answer on how it will mount with no tabs

[beachball6]

the stock pipes hold it very well. on my unit there was a tab for the top mounting point. just had to drill a hole in it to use that stock mount. even w/o that tab its not going ANYWHERE.

[vwgti4]

how will this perform with the APR 3+ kit. or similar??? i'm definately interested... i hate the fitment issues with my fmic..(APR) ..

[V84LNCH]

Quote, originally posted by EuroBurner GLI »

I'd buy one, but still no answer on how it will mount with no tabs

Quote, originally posted by slappynuts »

That will work.Go to bells web site and pick the best core size you can fit and I'll make it up. The mounting tab apparently was not welded on in the picture above,but there is a tab on them.

[xtravbx]

Could I see an installation write up, to know whats involved?

Take off the front bumper, then what?

Sorry, n00b to VW's here.

[EuroBurner GLI]

Weld up some mounting brackets, and much of the Vortex ( including me) would be sold on this, I know you say the pipes hold it on, but with poly motor mounts, and a hard launch the violent shaking would whack that up against everything behind the bumper.

[VR_WAGEN]

MAKE SOME FOR B6 A4's!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[BoostFactory]

The BFSM's come with one bracket, brackets will rob core space and that's the real magic behind these units.

[EuroBurner GLI]

cool, as long as it's mounted to something. I may be picking one of these up

[slappynuts]

I am going to say the same thing to you guys as the beetle guys.Find a local MN mule or pick your core from bell intercoolers core selection and fab up some cardboard rnd tanks to make this work.We will offer these as soon as e can otherwise.

[screwball]

i've got a coworker we call slappynuts... free bump.

[slappynuts]

Quote, originally posted by screwball »

i've got a coworker we call slappynuts... free bump.

Does he know you call him that?