danbfree
Go Kart Champion
- Location
- Portland, OR suburbia
- Car(s)
- 2017 Golf 1.8 TSI
Well, I pulled the trigger on a generic fin and tube black version of the BMS/Rev9 , at least it has the exact same core dimensions (24x16x2) and looks identical other than color. Decided to jump on this one as it is basically the same thing found on AliExpress, but for $60-100 less after shipping, and I personally think fin and tube might perform a little better in the stock location. I only found it after searching charge pipes and stumbled upon it after finding a nice looking set of charge pipes for the money from this Chinese based seller and I checked out their store. They have some stuff in warehouse in NJ, including the charge pipes, but this is coming from China in 2-4 weeks.
I believe this is the lowest shipped price of any stock mount IC upgrade you can find right now, but only 3 total were available and now only 2 left.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/304380843262
I also ordered the yellow/beige or whatever color they are clips that everyone says is easy to break. Since I'm waiting a while for the IC anyway, I went and found a full set with lower mounts too in a better black color for under $8 shipped free off Ali: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003227774499.html
So, while not trying to thread jack with a non-BMS piece, I think some people might be interested in how a fin and tube version of the BMS turns out, so I'll update later once everything arrives and I'll comment on install/fitment and temp results. Apparently it's essentially a black version of the Rev9.
I believe this is the lowest shipped price of any stock mount IC upgrade you can find right now, but only 3 total were available and now only 2 left.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/304380843262
I also ordered the yellow/beige or whatever color they are clips that everyone says is easy to break. Since I'm waiting a while for the IC anyway, I went and found a full set with lower mounts too in a better black color for under $8 shipped free off Ali: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003227774499.html
So, while not trying to thread jack with a non-BMS piece, I think some people might be interested in how a fin and tube version of the BMS turns out, so I'll update later once everything arrives and I'll comment on install/fitment and temp results. Apparently it's essentially a black version of the Rev9.
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