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ordered an off the shelf forge intercooler today, 680x170x74mm . time will now tell! also ordered some samco hosing so watch this space.
Mmm, my stock IC damaged a bit, so i also was considering an upgrade. I also was thinking on the IC you mentioned (as it is way cheaper than the ibiza SMIC) and i am not afraid of modding my bumper either.
the only mod i want to do with the front bumper is to remove the lower mesh grill.
Just got the Forge, Golf Side mount fitted to my Leon, (same fitment as golf) it has made considrable difference to mine and im very impressed.
Not sure if its released any more power yet, need to get it dyno'd to see, but the car pulls much better than it did before, heatsoak was a factor before on the standard IC, and it doesn't seem to get that dying out feeling near the top of the revs like it did before.
Certainly recommend one for anyones chipped Leon, im sure the Ibiza one gives a similar effect.
Wouldn't make much difference on a untuned car, but those with chips certainly worth considering.
74mm is too much if you want to keep the plastic mesh , plus you will need to move your rad back as they are typered (you might chaff the rad and damage something !)
680 mm does this include end tanks ? as my core is 150/500/60
imho wait a few weeks and see what happens with mine as they will be sold as a packaged product ! look at www.grsmotorsport.co.uk
i know ill have to move that back, and am prepared to forgo the mesh for poses sake!
have you done it yet ? mine has been moved back for over a month now and had no probs but you need to file a few things back to avoid pipes hitting the fan ! are you useing the old ic as well and how are you doing your pipe work ? not alot of room and again you will need to cut more brackets away !
no im not intending to use old icooler as well, will cross each bridge as i come to it. have a couple of things in mind. have 6m of 62mm stainless tubing and several weld bends. also some samco on order too.
max_torque
27-03-2003, 13:00
Originally posted by redman
I have 6m of 62mm stainless tubing
Do you think that's going to be long enough?:p
maybe im rear mounting the engine!;) no im in the trade thats all i could get at sensible rates
A guy already posted a black K04-d beezer with FMIC conversion on this site (can't remember his name/nick). He removed the lower mesh, also cut the bumper out (where the lower mesh was fitted). I've also checked my bumper, if you remove all that inner section (see attachment) you'll gain lots of extra space.
yes but how many people want to cut their bumpers? whem you say k04ed, do you mean 020 or 010? thought i was gonna be first with the 020!!!!!
Originally posted by lozza
How much Mark?
Current pricing on it from Forge is £400, it has been designed specifically for the fitment though.
No messing about with pipes or bumper cutting, its just a bolt in replacement.
Though i believe a front mounted would be even more efficient than this one, but as i say, has made a considrable difference, the standard one is very poor when you put it next to the Forge.
Im currently working on a review, so i'll have lots of pictures, of when we fitted it at M0rks a couple of weekends back.
Including a comparison of size against the standard Leon IC.
The only drawback, is it looks so gorgeous and shiny and nice, but you have to tuck it away behind the bumper where no one will ever see it :(
I think it was the K04-01 (straight bolt on). I'd cut my bumper insread of relocating radiators, but maybe you misundersood. He did not modify the look of the bumper, he just cut the inside out (practically relocating the mesh instead of rad). Also put a decent mesh there.
Revo Kev
27-03-2003, 13:10
We've got a spare Ibiza 20vt front bumper which would be ideal to modify for a FMIC, if any of you guys are interested in it then make us an offer.
It's in yellow, but if you're to cut and fibreglass it I pressume you'd want to respray it so colour probably isn't an issue!
You can email me at kev@revotechnik.com
That's what i'm talking about.
http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/attachment.php?postid=37307
ForgeMotorsport
27-03-2003, 13:30
If you guys want to work with us on a dedicated kit that will deliver the numbers needed , we are happy to do this .
We can get custom made Samco piping made , make it fit properly .
We need help with some fitment as we do not have a car available , but call me on 01452 380999 and lets see what we can do
:)
right have spoken to pete reference this and cancelled my order for the off the shelf intercooler. will over the weekend make a template for an ibiza specific intercooler that will fit(hopefully) without bumper alterations or radiator relocation.will keep everyone posted.
Nice one, keep a good record of the details, photos and stuff, and we can add it to the website once its a goer.
Icecavern
27-03-2003, 18:23
I don't suppose they need a Leon to do measurement do they??? :D
Pete
Originally posted by redman
right have spoken to pete reference this and cancelled my order for the off the shelf intercooler. will over the weekend make a template for an ibiza specific intercooler that will fit(hopefully) without bumper alterations or radiator relocation.will keep everyone posted.
you WILL need to move the rad ! all musurements have been made by myself , mine will be in next weekend with NO mods to the bumper . i have spent a lot of time on this so i know what im talking about ! also how you gona weld s/s tubing to a alloy intercooler ? and if you still use the old i/c as well it makes life alot easyier and cheaper when it comes to pipe work . interested to see how you get on ?
Originally posted by ZBOYD
Nice one, keep a good record of the details, photos and stuff, and we can add it to the website once its a goer. look at www.seatx.co.uk/forum as i have a thread going on how my ic is coming along and it shows you what is needed to be done !
why has my link gone ? im only trying to help you guys !
im coming at this from a slightly different angle to you though. watch this space.
what are you having single or twin pass ?
Originally posted by gilly
why has my link gone ? im only trying to help you guys !
Oh dear... how sad, i can't belive the moderators/owners of this site (and the other) are STILL doing this :dunno: Why can't both sites get on with each other and stop acting like 3 year olds - IM SORRY BUT THIS HAD TO BE SAID.
my thoughts had been that ill try to run pipe work around the inner guard in the tt manner. have the tt clamps on back order(prob same as leon too) and have a single pass intercooler.
Shock_Xe
29-03-2003, 08:45
Originally posted by Phill
Oh dear... how sad, i can't belive the moderators/owners of this site (and the other) are STILL doing this :dunno: Why can't both sites get on with each other and stop acting like 3 year olds - IM SORRY BUT THIS HAD TO BE SAID.
the other site has now stopped this and will allow links and talk about this site without blanking your words!!!! Partly due to ppl like our Welsh section having Joint meets!!!! We are all in it for the same Thing! SEATS!
Originally posted by redman
my thoughts had been that ill try to run pipe work around the inner guard in the tt manner. have the tt clamps on back order(prob same as leon too) and have a single pass intercooler. single pass wow you must know something i don't ! that will be a hell of a lot of pipe work to get back to the inlet manifold