FMIC on a budget

[Leevi]

Anyone know a decent FMIC that's around or less than £250? For a Leon Cupra - I did a search on the forums and found some links to recommended budget options but half of these links are 5+ years old and have expired or the product doesn't exist anymore so I'm having trouble finding anything other than the cheap ebay kits for about £150 but they don't look like they're going to last very long.

This is probably what I'd be looking for (only reason I've not ordered is because out of stock): https://www.txautosport.co.uk/produ...t-mount-intercooler-kit?variant=7288946196543

 

[Thai-wronghorse]

I've had this exact kit on one of my breakers and the intercooler is very small and for similar money you buy a much larger and efficient one if you can be bothered to buy the bits separately.

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[Leevi]

I've had this exact kit on one of my breakers and the intercooler is very small and for similar money you buy a much larger and efficient one if you can be bothered to buy the bits separately.

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Definitely happy to go with buying the parts separately not too confident I'd be ordering the right fit etc though. I was under the impression that the reason for the intercooler being small is due to the smack bar being in the way, would it not need a bit of cutting to go bigger?

 

[Thai-wronghorse]

Google search "1.8t Wellycooler"

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[Gokiwi64]

The airtec style fit behind the smack and have sufficient space above and below to allow for decent cooling , you could drill holes in it though or even cut it out and weld a round bar between the ends - I have seen both done - but would not want to cut the smack bar out completely.
The smaller units may not pass enough air flow to cool properly and could be worse than the oem - so need to watch that.

 

[Leevi]

Cheers - so done a bit more research and Googling 1.8T wellycooler I found someone recommending this for an S3 on Audi forum https://www.darksidedevelopments.co...ercooler-fmic-with-63mm-2-5-inlet-outlet.html wondering if this would fit mine?Without any cutting/welding anyway.

 

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I book marked this for possibly doing this to my sons car.
Has a list of all pipe sizes, hoses etc.

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[Sl1ced]

All of the pre made kits appear to be ko4 LcR kits. I have had a brief look for the ko3s and when the time comes will pick the brains of someone who knows exactly what components I will need. Everything is cheaper if you buy the pieces and assemble your own kit for sure


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[Connor H]

Hi mate,

There's a ton of threads on this topic, I have been through this job recently on my LC and made a bunch of notes but really it comes down to what you want in terms of fitment/routing and IC core size

Consider the effective space in your bumper for airflow to the FMIC, no point getting something hidden behind the bumper.


https://18t-tuning.co.uk/intercoolers/
this website gives you an idea of core sizes and some good picture examples

AUQ Intercooler

Fitted my intercooler on my AUQ. Cost me £150 all in: 550 x 160 x 2.25" cooler - £65 1 x 45 deg ally elbow, 3 x 90 deg ally elbow, 1 x 90 silicone elbow, 500mm silicone straight - £60 Cupra r inlet manifold - £25 No need for cutting bumpers or crash bar as it's only a slim cooler and I kept my...

www.seatcupra.net

This thread shows you another good core size and DIY set up, although using a BAM manifold.

google search "auq fmic" and youll be overloaded with results


I have a "kit" but it fits pretty terrible and im going to redo the pipe work eventually. The core isn’t huge but it’s effective.

 

[Sl1ced]

Hi mate,

There's a ton of threads on this topic, I have been through this job recently on my LC and made a bunch of notes but really it comes down to what you want in terms of fitment/routing and IC core size

Consider the effective space in your bumper for airflow to the FMIC, no point getting something hidden behind the bumper.


https://18t-tuning.co.uk/intercoolers/
this website gives you an idea of core sizes and some good picture examples

AUQ Intercooler

Fitted my intercooler on my AUQ. Cost me £150 all in: 550 x 160 x 2.25" cooler - £65 1 x 45 deg ally elbow, 3 x 90 deg ally elbow, 1 x 90 silicone elbow, 500mm silicone straight - £60 Cupra r inlet manifold - £25 No need for cutting bumpers or crash bar as it's only a slim cooler and I kept my...

www.seatcupra.net

This thread shows you another good core size and DIY set up, although using a BAM manifold.

google search "auq fmic" and youll be overloaded with results


I have a "kit" but it fits pretty terrible and im going to redo the pipe work eventually. The core isn’t huge but it’s effective.

Yeah I’ve traveled through hundreds of pages. Different pipe sizes core sizes hoses connections etc..... as you said it’s all down to what you’re after.


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