I posted this in another thread also. But the PRL is snug on the intake pipe without the clamp. The AEM filter falls right onto the pipe and tightened up perfectly, no gaps or wrinkles.
The AEM filter is noticeably thicker material. BUT it did noticeably quiet down intake noises by 25-30% I...
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With my bumper off yesterday I noticed that my Intercooler is a lot bigger then the hole in the bumper for fresh air to flow in.
I see a lot of Intercoolers that are even bigger dimensions also.
Is there any benefit to the parts of the intercooler not directly in the air flow? I would...
I would compare the two filters as such:
PRL filter: thin as a old thin t-shirt
AEM filter: thick as a nice sweatshirt
I will daily the AEM and use the PRL on track days
I wouldn’t worry about any leaks. It was definitely sealed all around. I have no worries.
Yeah, the PRL is super thin…. You can see the floor is white lol and my fingers in the other picture
The PRL filter is tight on the intake before you tighten down the clamp. The AEM filter just kinda drops right onto the intake with no effort. But the AEM filter tightened right up perfectly with the clamp.
I will say intake noises are slightly quieter. Like 20% quieter I would guesstimate...
Just installed today. Fit like a glove. The AEM/K&N filter material was noticeably thicker and unable to see through. The PRL filter in the 3rd pick was very thin as you can see lol
Solid points, that does make sense and you may be right.
WOTs freer flowing micro tube Intercooler and PWRs (3.43”) noticeably thinner then the average aftermarket intercooler core (4.25” +) seem to help keep engine temps down according to their track data.
J’s Racing and HKS happen to be near...
So it appears the two new intercoolers on the market, Mishimoto ships out 2/18/2026.
PRL:
Tube and Fin (11 rows)
7.25" tall
4.25" thick
28.2" long
14.4 lbs
CNC billet 6061 aluminum end tanks
Mishimoto:
Bar and plate (12 rows)
7.24” tall
4.72” thick
Unknown length
30 lbs
Cast aluminum end...
So this is the prices/ETAs:
1. WOT , $1,650, ETA possibly February 2026
2. J’s , $2,465, ETA in stock
3. HKS, $855, ETA possibly May 2026
4. PWR, $1,750, ETA in stock
This is the plan, see how I do in a couple of weeks when I get everything installed.
I really was leaning towards the WOT dual oil cooler set up but then pieced together a HEL oil cooler and CSF radiator for $1,100 which is about half the cost but probably half as efficient as well.
To be...
I’ve gone down the intercooler rabbit hole now.
I have done a lot of research and everyone says Bar and Plate for street/drag or Tube and Fin for track.
I’ve noticed most after market intercoolers are bar and plate from PRL, MDR, Airtec, Cobb, PLM, etc…
I currently run the PRL bar and plate...