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Old 10-26-2010, 11:07 AM
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Default DESCENDANT xB2 Front Mount Intercooler Kit

Below you'll find pics of our new tC2 FMIC but the xB2 is in development as we speak & looks almost identical!! Same core with a different bracket and mounting system.

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Production pieces will be available first week of December, then customers can purchase the kit either way.

Also...up grade kits available for customers with DESCENDANT side mount intercooler.

For more details call Rob C. @ 310.533.8900
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that looks great
are there any performance difference between front mount and side mount intercooler?
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do want front mount intercooler and turbo!!!! scared of blowing up auto tranny thoug=(
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Hey Rob, when you say "upgrade" for the DESCENDANT side-mount intercooler, please elaborate! This is awesome news to hear!!! =)
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Originally Posted by mikeytomas
Hey Rob, when you say "upgrade" for the DESCENDANT side-mount intercooler, please elaborate! This is awesome news to hear!!! =)
Basically, for the guys who already have the DESCENDANT xB2 side mount on their cars they will need to upgrade their kits with 2 new intercooler pipes & the new front mount intercooler. For guys who want the front mount with the purchase of a new kit it will be available at the same cost sometime before Xmas
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Originally Posted by DAILYXB-TYPE-R
that looks great
are there any performance difference between front mount and side mount intercooler?
Front mount core is rated 100 horsepower higher than side mount core. Either way both are good for 450 WHP+
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Originally Posted by streetxdreamer
do want front mount intercooler and turbo!!!! scared of blowing up auto tranny thoug=(
tranny cooler will help prolong it
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Originally Posted by streetxdreamer
do want front mount intercooler and turbo!!!! scared of blowing up auto tranny thoug=(
Just add a good ATF cooler, full-syn ATF, keep the boost at or below 6psi and don't beat the s___ out of the tranny. 25k miles on mine so far with no problems. My ATF looks and smells like new.
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Just add a good ATF cooler, full-syn ATF, keep the boost at or below 6psi and don't beat the s___ out of the tranny. 25k miles on mine so far with no problems. My ATF looks and smells like new.
Thats what I'm talking about! Same deal with several of the AUTO tC's & xB's we've done. As long as you don't greedy you can daily drive a boost AUTO Scion all day!
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Originally Posted by Rob_DESCENDANT
Thats what I'm talking about! Same deal with several of the AUTO tC's & xB's we've done. As long as you don't greedy you can daily drive a boost AUTO Scion all day!
It's nice to hear people are still beatin on the auto-trans. There is another one being done as we speak.
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On these cores Im assuming there is a plate seperating the inlet and outlet holes? I was just curious as Ive never looked inside a core with same side inlet and outlets. THanks! Also, will you be able to show/tell us how much of a gain over the regular side mount IC one can expect?
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Originally Posted by XD40tC
On these cores Im assuming there is a plate seperating the inlet and outlet holes? I was just curious as Ive never looked inside a core with same side inlet and outlets. THanks! Also, will you be able to show/tell us how much of a gain over the regular side mount IC one can expect?
No gain...it's just more efficient because of its overall size difference.

Yes, when both outlets are on the same side its called a double pass core which has a divider plate that seals off one side from the other.
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level 10 told me that with there valve body/ torq conveter upgrade would let the auto tranny hold 300-350whp no prob!!!
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with the FMI on the XB2 will we have to sacrifice the fog lights?
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Originally Posted by r2d2michael
level 10 told me that with there valve body/ torq conveter upgrade would let the auto tranny hold 300-350whp no prob!!!
IPT told me that I would need a complete trans re-build to handle that much power reliably. They don't believe the clutches, bands, pump, etc. are up to the task. Apparently Level Ten believes the only weaknesses are the VB and TC.

Any warranty?
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Originally Posted by sp2
with the FMI on the XB2 will we have to sacrifice the fog lights?
It will NOT with fog lights.
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Originally Posted by World-Racing
It will NOT with fog lights.
It will Not go with fogs or will Not sacrifice them???

If do not work plan to sell to start saving haha
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After my buddy decided not to turbo his xB, I've been eyeing this kit.

My conclusion: I need a third job.
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Originally Posted by sp2
It will Not go with fogs or will Not sacrifice them???

If do not work plan to sell to start saving haha
When using the side mount intercooler YES, OEM Fog Lights are OK.

When using the front mount intercooler NO, OEM fog lights will not work
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ok thank you rob
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