Suggestions for upgraded intercoolers

[Teddygti]

Hi guys new to this. Just wondering if anybody can help I have a 1.8 t 180 quattro but has had a remap. Is it worth upgrading intercooler to prolong the life of the turbo. If so would one like this be adequate.

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Many thanks luke

 

[S3AMJ]

Hi Luke, welcome to ASN.

An upgrade to a larger intercooler is always a win, I personally wouldn’t bother with that replacement you’ve posted up.

Generally people change it all out for a “Wellycooler” which is basically a Toyo Sport Type B intercooler with universal pipework.

There quite a lot documented on the forum with loads of people doing this upgrade. I’d recommend having a dig around and searching all the do’s and don’ts so you know what to order and how to install it.

Hope that helps.

Post up your progress for others to see as it can only help people in similar situations.


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[Teddygti]

Hi Luke, welcome to ASN.

An upgrade to a larger intercooler is always a win, I personally wouldn’t bother with that replacement you’ve posted up.

Generally people change it all out for a “Wellycooler” which is basically a Toyo Sport Type B intercooler with universal pipework.

There quite a lot documented on the forum with loads of people doing this upgrade. I’d recommend having a dig around and searching all the do’s and don’ts so you know what to order and how to install it.

Hope that helps.

Post up your progress for others to see as it can only help people in similar situations.


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Cool thanjs i will have a look around.

 

[tcg]

There's a lot of info in the stickies but mostly S3...

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Hey guys, so after trawling through this thread I've concluded that I'm not bothered about keeping fog-lights, I've seen the following two coolers: http://www.toyosports.co.uk/fmic-ffront-mount-turbo-intercooler-type-r-550x225x64mm-6699-955-p.asp...

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A3 intercooler search on here, one of many...

A3 8L 1.8T quattro Intercooler help

Hi Guys, I have had a look for what pipes to use for this but I'm struggling a bit.:( I'm looking to get a 600x300X76 intercooler and wondered if anyone could help me out with what piping I would need? Thank you so much guys, Morty

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[Bigjase88]

Hi guys new to this. Just wondering if anybody can help I have a 1.8 t 180 quattro but has had a remap. Is it worth upgrading intercooler to prolong the life of the turbo. If so would one like this be adequate.

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Many thanks luke

If you do not suffer 'heat soak' when giving it beans then don't bother.

The one you have posted to upgrade if you do suffer from heat soak will be more than ample to reduce IAT's at the bhp you have.

wellycoolers / fmic's generally look naff on the 8L, you usually see some chavved up banger with the fmic hanging out the front with some blue Samco pipes and it looks bloomin' awful

 

[hydro s3]

I'm not sure what 8l's you have saw but some people do it right.

 

[S3AMJ]

Like I said...... it’s well documented on here. I’ve got a “Wellycooler” on mine fitted by Badger5 and you wouldn’t know it was even there, keeps the fog lights the lot.

Front mount all the way in my opinion.


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[Bigjase88]

Like I said...... it’s well documented on here. I’ve got a “Wellycooler” on mine fitted by Badger5 and you wouldn’t know it was even there, keeps the fog lights the lot.

Front mount all the way in my opinion.


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The OP is asking if an upgraded intercooler will prolong the life of his turbo.

the answer to that is no, so the answer is stick with OEM if that doesn’t cause heat soak issues.

 

[S3AMJ]

The OP is asking if an upgraded intercooler will prolong the life of his turbo.

the answer to that is no, so the answer is stick with OEM if that doesn’t cause heat soak issues.

Your answer is no your answer to the wellycooler is it makes cars look chavvy also........ next?


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