Universal intercooler

[Mikey-D]

Someone local is selling a large intercooler, just the core, brand new in box. It's cheap and got me wondering, would a bigger core intercooler to my K1 be worth it? Or would it be more hassle than its worth getting piping etc?

Anyone done this to a Cupra? Or has everyone just used FORGE, THS or S3 intercoolers?

 

[Mikey-D]

I'm told it was initially bought for a big BHP sapphire cossie. Cossie gave up the ghost prior to the intercooler being used. Apparently it's huge.

 

[Mikey-D]

Any ideas folks?

 

[LeonCR]

Personally I wouldn't bother, I would get a proper fitting one as I think they work better and would be a lot easier to fit

 

[Mikey-D]

Yeah I presume id need to get custom piping etc Just thought it could've been a bargain upgrade, he wants £100 for the huge core so it's cheap!

 

[toosmiles]

id go for the S3 fmic like me m8 with the metal ends,straight swap and you can run more power
roughly around the £320 mark brand new
you just need new longer bolts and some new clamps

 

[Mikey-D]

Aye mate that sounds like a safer option. Where you getting yours from?

 

[big eck]

Have a look on Audi-sport.net or mk5gti owners for the S3 coolers. There's always one that pops up for sale around the £200 mark.

 

[toosmiles]

Aye mate that sounds like a safer option. Where you getting yours from?

was thinking of 1 from here m8
http://www.darksidedevelopments.co....ntercooler-for-all-mk5-platform-vehicles.html
add the vat on and delivery comes out to about £320 something but theyll include new bolts and clamps

 

[toosmiles]

just went through the payment screen and its £312
very good for a brand new 1

 

[Mikey-D]

Cheers big eck, I'll keep an eye out

Toosmiles, that's pretty good actually, that everything you need for K1 fitment? And it's a good upgrade over stock?

 

[toosmiles]

Cheers big eck, I'll keep an eye out

Toosmiles, that's pretty good actually, that everything you need for K1 fitment? And it's a good upgrade over stock?

tis a bit wider and has metal ends so you can run more boost/power etc
straight fit m8 with the longer bolts,
on ours have metal ends on the pipe which need to be cut off then just new clamps on m8
a bit of a read m8
http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=371948
http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=379348

 

[frboyz]

Tread carefully friend, too big a cooler may increase lag and reduce throttle response....