Ive found Cheap front mounts

[Pabs]

does it "need " fitting to the crash bar?
do they all fit to it?
vrs has a vast expanse between rad and rear of bumper.i'm thinking of fitting it into the bumper rather than bolt it to the car.

From what I can tell, the intercooler bolts onto two welded brackets on the top edge of the crash bar - if you've got the tools and skills to weld, then it probably isn't that hard. But as for sizing, you'd want to make sure it'd fit behind the bumper, without any cutting of parts or fouling on stuff. I mean, even the forge needs a bit of trimming in the O/S fog light region to get the samco's through..

 

[BlackCupraa]

http://stores.ebay.co.uk/MaximumPow..._W0QQcolZ4QQdirZ1QQfsubZ8235858QQftidZ2QQtZkm

Buy a selection of the above, Then buy a few straight lengths from below

http://stores.ebay.co.uk/alloy-racing-fabrications_W0QQssPageNameZstrkQ3amefsQ3amesstQQtZkm

Thats the pipework sorted.

Then all thats left to do is the mounting.

Now this is the part I am not too sure about, but by the look of things it may possible to use a few self tappers on the intercooler "mounting brackets", or maybe even some threaded bar. but as I say this is the only thing slowing me down on fitting one.

 

[Pabs]

Only something to consider:

One thing I know i wouldnt want to be messing with is safety.
Seeing as the crash bar is there to save my life, I don't want to start messing around with it, especially using self-tapers and potentially weakening the bar.

Now i doubt it would create any MAJOR weaknesses, but think about it anyway.

 

[Pabs]

Heres the forge unit:
http://www.forgemotorsport.co.uk/content.asp?inc=product&cat=0013&product=FMSEAFMIC

Pic 3 shows the 4 brackets that hold the FMIC on.

I see the price seems to have gone up?? Glad i've already got mine!!

 

[Dennis]

How much are the new bumper bars, this looks prity easy.

What are the dimentions for the intercoolers for the LCR kit?

 

[WeeJase]

**** it .i'm going to buy one

 

[BlackCupraa]

Jase, you will have to let me know how it goes, especially with how you mounted it.

 

[WeeJase]

109 quid delivered.just pressed buy it now
i can get some serious hosing from work,high pressure and temperature.
fingers crossed
btw black cupra i drive an octavia vrs,so fitment will differ slightly,but if it works it works,just alter fitment

 

[Pabs]

Jase dude - document it - and then it can go in the guides section.
List all the parts you need and approx costs - would be awesome to be able to compare it to Forge, APR and neuspeed items

 

[Pabs]

The front cross-member crash bar is about £60 i think (just had a quick look)

Part number is 1M0 805 551 C. (2003 plate Leon)


EDIT:

Here's the APR intercoolers:
http://www.goapr.com/VW/products/intercooler_fmic.html

And here's the Pace intercoolers:
http://www.paceproducts.co.uk/php/products_info.php?parent=4&productID=car/seatleon

perhaps the pictures/specs might help you

 

[WeeJase]

Jase dude - document it - and then it can go in the guides section.
List all the parts you need and approx costs - would be awesome to be able to compare it to Forge, APR and neuspeed items

wonder if any of the above will sell me a hose kit

 

[Pabs]

that's been tried before mate, and generally no success. (for obvious reasons)
But no harm in trying

 

[WeeJase]

hosing isn't a problem,and as far as i can see i have enough room to house it .
will it actually do any good is my only concern.
i have just told the wife of my new purchase,impressed she ain't

 

[DPJ]

Only something to consider:

One thing I know i wouldnt want to be messing with is safety.
Seeing as the crash bar is there to save my life, I don't want to start messing around with it, especially using self-tapers and potentially weakening the bar.

Now i doubt it would create any MAJOR weaknesses, but think about it anyway.

You could always make support brackets that 'clamp' to the crash bar...........

 

[Pabs]

You could always make support brackets that 'clamp' to the crash bar...........

Exactly what i was trying to get at mate - rather than use self-tappers

The intercoolers are not going to be particularly light - so i expect a clamp is NEEDED to keep it permanently attached

 

[WeeJase]

my idea is based on this,
rubber mounted

 

[Pabs]

my idea is based on this,
rubber mounted

cunning - like a cunning fox

If its good enough for an ARB... then if you can make it work... .

 

[WeeJase]

i have just had the tape measure out.if it wasn't the the bonnet catch on the vrs,it will drop down in the mahoosive gap between the crash bar and the rad.hose route will need mr stanley knife to assist,or i coul just drill a couple of 3 inch holes and pass them through.
got laminated flooring to finish off today or i'd be whipping off the bumper.

 

[DPJ]

.......if the IC is too big your radiator will get 0 cooling, and your car will overheat

Sorry Pabs, I totally disagree with that. There's loads of evidence to suggest that an IC in front of your rad, no matter what size, makes bugger all difference to water temps.

Jase - which IC did you go for in the end?

 

[WeeJase]

i went for the medium sized one.

Total Length

640mm ( 25" end to end )
Height 300mm ( 12" core), (330mm with mounting bolts)
Thickness 76mm (3")
Core Length 450mm ( 17.75" )
Inlet & Outlet 76mm (3") OD, Both on same side
Material Tig Welded 6061 Aluminium
Compress Air Flow Rate 700Cubic Feet Per Min
Rating Supports upto 450HP
Pressure Drop 2~4psi@35psi; 0.2~0.5psi@15psi
Mounting Points 8mm Threaded Bolts, 2 Top & 2 Bottom
Fin Design 13 Louvered fins per Inch
Design Bar and Plate
Core Design Perforated fins, 100% Vacuum Brazed
Volume 10260cm2
Finish Polished end tanks