Water to air -or- larger performance intercooler?

[///ACS330Ci]

What are the pros and cons of each of these options?

Ultimately, which offers the best bang for the buck?

[Enzothemaddog]

I think its said that the water to-air version drops abit of horsepower due to a slight drop in boost but gains it back with the extra cooling. However, it is basically for track use as you could imagine how fast the water would run out even with a larger water reservoir.
As for the air-to-air it performs better as an all rounder while still good on the track, tends to get hotter quicker that the other.
I guess its all a decision on what suits your preference. I think the air-to-air versions are much better priced though.

(I could be wrong to all of the above as I have no experience with water-to-airt IC's)

[///ACS330Ci]

Originally Posted by Enzothemaddog

I think its said that the water to-air version drops abit of horsepower due to a slight drop in boost but gains it back with the extra cooling. However, it is basically for track use as you could imagine how fast the water would run out even with a larger water reservoir.
As for the air-to-air it performs better as an all rounder while still good on the track, tends to get hotter quicker that the other.
I guess its all a decision on what suits your preference. I think the air-to-air versions are much better priced though.

(I could be wrong to all of the above as I have no experience with water-to-airt IC's)

Thanks, but the water-to-air system I'm referring too is a closed system. It's like a radiator surrounding the intercooler core. I think you're talking about an air-to-air system with a water spray jet(s) that cool the intercooler through evaporation.

[WIO RKS]

Hamann makes a water to air intercooler. Technically, this should provide for much better cooling than the small stock air to air IC. However, be prepared for a massive bill. The basic Hamann kit for R53/R52 Mini's I hear is about 6000 USD. That is compromised of ECU remap, changing transmission ratios, water-cooled intercooler, and maybe a filter and/or exhaust. However, I would love to contact them and find out if purchase of the intercooler alone is possible.

M7 DFIC appears to have a good design too...

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[tuyetanh]

I think its said that the water to-air version drops abit of horsepower due to a slight drop in boost but gains it back with the extra cooling. However, it is basically for track use as you could imagine how fast the water would run out even with a larger water reservoir.