intercooler

While chaning th rear discs I had the brake fluid cap off. Dropped the cap down the back and took off the intercooler pipe join to get to it. Once I broke the join I notice traces of oil in the intercooler pipe, I presume this isnt normal or is a slight trace of oil ok? Car is an Ibiza FR...

Just fitted SFS Intercooler Pipes and now have issue with the Intercooler Joining pipe has failed. So do i need a new Intercooler? If so what, stock OEM replacement or Allard Upgrade - no into FMIC too much hasstle. So suggestions please.

Hello I’ve got a problem basically for last two weeks my intercooler pipe is coming off every single time when i am accelerating i need to change it so i was wondering should i go for factory one or aftermarket one and what are the prices and finally where i can get in ? if someone have...

Hi guys was just wondering if anyone out there using this fmic if so what do ya think of it as i was planning one :think:. Cheers joe x

hey guys im just wondering if anybody using an APR intercooler? Im looking at buying a Leon FR or an mk2 Octavia Vrs and one of the first things im wanting to do is change the intercooler, obviuosly it be important when i up the power but i was also thinking of saveing the car any stress...

Hi all, am looking to replace my IC this weekend and just wanted to double check i had everything in place. I have a 65mm same side inlet/outlet IC, 64mm silicon tube and fittings,T type clips,a forge 65mm (the one for the LC 180) map sensor,is there anything else i need? Only thing i'm not...

i have a uni fmic and the pipe work to route it down the driverside but not sure how to do it can anyone help please also will it make a difference in performance cheers will

hello, i will fit a new intercooler with ports in the middle, like the THS Intercooler. the original pipework is no more in the ibiza. can you help me what i need to fit the fmic? which siliconhoses... some pics? thx

Hi guys I have just bought a 2nd hand intercooler and pipe work but some of the fins are crushed at the top Is there a way to check the intercooler will function right? Thanks

What Standard intercooler does the 2.0 16V PD170 have ? 1x Smic , 2x Smic or a FMIC? Has anybody gone down a Aftermarket FMIC route yet? I think before i go pushing for power Through De-DPF,Panel Filter and Remapping i might aswell look at better Intercooler among other things , I...

Hi guys just fitted my custom intercooler and i have went down the route of fully exposen my one just waiting till jan to get the bumper sprayed. I understand that some guys and girls like keeping them hidden or even spaying them black so hears your chance to show it off :D

guys, i have a seat alhambra intercooler lying around, looks like pic: so i was wondering if i added this to the current system will it make any difference? local place near me (custom chrome racing) make exhausts so i can get bends made to make this fit (fingers crossed) thinking...

i know this thread has been covered to death but was wondering everyone says to use J-B weld for the beading on the pipe work but which kind do i use? also how hard is it to find a intercooler with a 64mm inlet and outlet

Has anyone done/thought about installing an intercooler spray on leon?? any gains?

Everyone knows about cheap ebay intercoolers Vs the expensive ones from the likes of Forge, Pro Alloy, etc., but I wanted to get some feedback on how they perform, also the debate on bar and plate Vs tube and fin which seems never-ending! I got rid of my big race Forge FMIC which cost over...

hi, where can you get some decent intercooler pipework not the usual ebay stuff which pops off under high boost as i am sick of this . maybe to run down the left of the engine bay not under it . thanks in advance

Does anyone have a part number for the o-rings used in sealing the intercooler hoses? Would be a great help if you do cos my SEAT garage are :censored:

anybody no if you have to cut away at ur bumper to fit an intercooler??

hi all. i want a front mount intercooler for my lcr. with xmas only round the corner i cannot afford the forge 1, also i wouldnt pay that much for 1. so im looking sorce all the parts i need to make 1 up. any way i no sum of u have bought a universal kit and have fiited them well. so can u guys...

Hi all I drive a mk4 ibiza FR tdi and its started making an odd noise between 1500-1700 revs. Its hard to explain but it sounds much noisier and there is a bit more vibration. Are the gearbox mounts prone to any problems? When I wobble the engine from underneath, it feels as if loose at the...