intercoolers

I'm in two minds about changing my intercooler for a smaller one as I'm thinking its a bit big and laggy for my current setup. What I want to know is...is there any way of working out the ideal size intercooler needed? I know bigger is not better but don't want anything to small and not...

hey just a quick thread to see how all the universal intercooler build from about 6 months ago were getting on? i am still not started mine due to other problems requiring attention :( has anyone had any problems with them or are they lasting ?

ive got a LC, would putting twin intercoolers make much difference

Hi all, I just wanted to get some user opinions on the intercoolers from forge, especially on the LCR race intercooler vs. the smaller one. First I thought of buying the "little", then changed my mind to having the race intercooler. As I dont want to be in a situation where I would regret...

I took all my piping apart today on my intercooler and refixed with new clamps , to try and get rid of what I think is a boost leak. Im just wondering how you guys who have the same intercooler as me, have joined the new pipework to the pipe going to the throttle body ? I just have a piece...

guys, would adding a 2nd intercooler (off a Cupra R) make any difference to a 180bhp auq Cupra? or is it a waste of money? also, what sort of gain would be achieved if any? thanks

hi guys, just an idea that popped into my head since fmics are so expensive, how difficult would it be to but the leon cupra r twin intercoolers on my 110 tdi toledo? obiously i imagine theres some extra pipework involved but would this be a somewhat sensible alternative to a full on fmic?

:happy: sorry guys couldn't resist. reading old threads on this made me laugh...... alot just to prove i did the research http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=222712&highlight=ebay+intercooler...

As the title says i have found oil in all the pipes and intercoolers would this indicate an oil seal in the turbo has gone, the car is not burning oil its just in the pipe work.:confused:

hey has anyone ever used these intercoolers on the ibiza before as looking to purchase one until i can get a forge to get the car back on the road so any comments welcome

hi ive been looking 4 an intercooler for my seat ibiza cupra 20vt but the cheapest one ive seen is £800 is there any cheaper make ones out there

does anyone know whats the better intercooler to go for seen a few now and massive price differences. anyone got one fitted and what was the gain? running a 225 lcr with gt2871rs eliminator full system dec cat and downpipe been remapped blah blah blah

First things first i have searched on got loads on this but not about this particular subject. i want to put LCR intercoolers on my LC has anyone done this?, i know that the inlet manifold faces the wrong way, could i put a LCR inlet on the LC and just move the throttle body over and fit the...

Can anyone send me a picture of the Cupra intercooler but off the car? Much appreciated

hi i have a cupra t and there are some cupra R intercoolers on ebay at the moment i just wondered if they can be put on mine and what differences i can expect with them on thanks james

Theres an oily susbtance in it... only a small amount.. not sure if its oil or what? Is that supossed to be there? also how do I clean them>

looking to see what the best thing to do with mine is.can everyone put pics of there intercoolers up,bumpers on and off. need to get a idea of what to go for. mk3's obviusly! haha jacko

alrite lads jus wondering how brutal sum people have bin with there cars to fit a fmic iv jus bought one and iv moved the rad back and taken out the lower grills and still dont fit iv either got to cut the bumper 30mm or cut some of the frame out that holds the rad and that in just wanna no what...

Stupid question time ... TFSI must have an intercooler - it must - but I can't find any pictures/illustrations of what and where Any help ?

Hi, Just wondering if people could post pictures of there FMIC's please. I'm currently looking into buying one but as much as i know it's not the purpose of the intercooler but i'd like one that sits nice. Thanks Owen.