I've decided to go S/C when I can afford it. Ran into some guy who recommended Kraftwerks, so I checked it out, but they don't have a full kit for the ap1 yet. So I kept reading and did a little research and decided to go Comptech. Had my mind set, till I read Kraftwerks thread that said the ap1 kit is in the making. So I may wait on that but I have 1 question. What are the specific diff.'s between an intercooler and an aftercooler (psi loss temp diff's, etc). Kraftwerks uses an a-a int. and Comptech uses an aftercooler. I wanna know the differences. I appreciate any input

 

There are lot of threads conserning the differences. If you do a little search you will find all the info you need.

In other words i used to have a Comptech S/C with aftercooler and extra watercooler as well. Depends on the climate you are living. If it is general hot i would go with intercooler. Basically general i would go with intercooler cause it tents to keep the IAT temperatures much lower than the watercooler in any condition. There is loss in pressure with the intercooler but you can copensate this with smaller pulley

 

Lots of threads covering this, do a search.

But basically, stick with the aftercooler. An intercooler will lower your psi due to the increased volume, and even at 12-14psi, the aftercooler is still more efficient at cooling and making power You can get a front mount heat exchange/radiator if you want the cool factor of it looking like a FMIC. I plan on doing that eventually, pretty much entirely for looks, but it's also slightly functional and will lower temps a little.