Vibrant 12810 Intercooler vs Yonaka Type 10 *Photo Review*

[BAB1990]

Hi guys,

First off, I hope this post will help the decision for some people when picking up an intercooler. I wasnt a fan of picking up a core and than having end tanks welded on. I was in search of something that had end tanks on, reliability and had good warranty.

At first, I found a Yonaka Type 10 core at my local tuning shop for a wicked deal. I mounted it, and the end tank positioning sucked for any situation, thus I was a bit frustrated. Secondly, I wasn't impressed with the mounting ability's of the core. Evidently having something welded on would be ideal (in which I did) but than I noticed something. The bung that came with the core, leaked air. If it were to go through the plate in the core it's self. I gave Yonaka a call, and got the run around a bit but we are still working something out. From the sounds of things, for my inconvenience I will be getting some of there seats for free with no charge. I will be extremely happy for this outcome, but I can only hope.

To the point, I got my Vibrant core today (measured the same as my Type 10 but slightly thicker *3.25"* vs *3.0") and am beyond happy. From packaging, to styling to offseting end tanks. I love it, not to mention it came with proper mounting hardware, no boost leaks and gives me the reassurance of a good intercooler.

I decided to take some photos for comparison between the too.
Vibrant is on the top


Vibrant on right, Yonaka on left


Vibrant on bottom, Yonaka on top


Vibrant on right, Yonaka on left


Mounting hardware different. The top is the T-Bar I made to support the core and onto the bung of the Yonaka core. The bolts and CNC'd plates are the hardware you can mount on any bolt hole in the Vibrant core




Enjoy,

Tanks for looking!

[BAB1990]

I will be doing some logs today with this intercooler to see any drop in IAT's. The Yonaka performed well in that area, but that might only because it couldn't hold 10 psi.

[RAI Motorsport]

we used teh vibrant cores multiple times, they are descent, its no garrett, but still pretty good. that is what clint is using on his car.

[BAB1990]

we used teh vibrant cores multiple times, they are descent, its no garrett, but still pretty good. that is what clint is using on his car.

Yes, I agree it's no Garrett, but I just didn't feel I could justify the price of $500 on a core and $300 on end tanks for an intercooler that wouldn't do anything different than my Vibrant for the street but only for the name and maybe one degree dropping in my IAT's.

[widgget]

what did the vibrant core run you?

[BAB1990]

what did the vibrant core run you?

$260.00 with tax. Canadian. So about $240.00 usd with tax

[613B6]

where in Canada are you?

[RAI Motorsport]

the garrett does more than that, but i agree, the vibrant will treat you well. add water meth into the mix and then its practically a garrett lol.

[f15046]

How do the Precision cores stack up to Vibrant and Garrett?

[MMMB00ST_A4]

I thought Clint was running a Precision core?

[BAB1990]

Clint has a vibrant. Precision cores are pretty pricey and I don't know with a precision core to compare.

[AudiA4Turbo22]

great review

we should take Precision and Treadstone into account soon.

[BAB1990]

Thanks. Yes those two would be good.

[BAB1990]

I need Meth to add to this. Trying to find a decent priced kit.