Avf pd130 intercooler options

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I have a pd130 54 plate avf engine just wondering what fmic or smic people have, looking to be more of a smic for me though
 
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What are you planning to do with the engine. If it's any more than a phase 1 map then you need a FMIC really.
 
You need a FMIC. You just can't get the airflow to a SMIC and they aren't big enough.I used to use a very similar IC to this on my AWX passat running around 210 bhp and it worked fine.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Universa...2-5-BLACK-HOSES-550x180x65-Core/352151215395?
Rule of thumb for IC sizing you need about 3L of capacity per 100bhp.
55 x 18 x6.5 = 6.4 L so good for around 220 bhp.
I would ditch the cheap clips that come with these though and get some JCS High grip clips.
 
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Read a post about someone with a darkside fmic kit and they had a nightmare with it, had to cut all crashbar etc
Anyone used this before? Yeah clips look crap will definitely get some better quality ones
 
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You need a FMIC. You just can't get the airflow to a SMIC and they aren't big enough.I used to use a very similar IC to this on my AWX passat running around 210 bhp and it worked fine.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Universa...2-5-BLACK-HOSES-550x180x65-Core/352151215395?
Rule of thumb for IC sizing you need about 3L of capacity per 100bhp.
55 x 18 x6.5 = 6.4 L so good for around 220 bhp.
I would ditch the cheap clips that come with these though and get some JCS High grip clips.
You got any pics
You need a FMIC. You just can't get the airflow to a SMIC and they aren't big enough.I used to use a very similar IC to this on my AWX passat running around 210 bhp and it worked fine.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Universa...2-5-BLACK-HOSES-550x180x65-Core/352151215395?
Rule of thumb for IC sizing you need about 3L of capacity per 100bhp.
55 x 18 x6.5 = 6.4 L so good for around 220 bhp.
I would ditch the cheap clips that come with these though and get some JCS High grip clips.
You got any pics of this please I have b6 a4 1.9 tdi and looking a getting front mount intercoolers
 
You need a FMIC. You just can't get the airflow to a SMIC and they aren't big enough.I used to use a very similar IC to this on my AWX passat running around 210 bhp and it worked fine.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Universa...2-5-BLACK-HOSES-550x180x65-Core/352151215395?
Rule of thumb for IC sizing you need about 3L of capacity per 100bhp.
55 x 18 x6.5 = 6.4 L so good for around 220 bhp.
I would ditch the cheap clips that come with these though and get some JCS High grip clips.
@desertstorm Did you manage to fit this behind the bumper, without having to cut stuff, or without having a garish FMIC sticking out the front? i.e. Did you manage to keep is OEM looking on the front end? Amongst other cars, I have a pd130 that I'd like to upgrade the IC on and the one in the link you mentioned, is more than reasonably priced (although I do appreciate that there are much cheaper options)

Thanks for your input, in advance,
Scott
 
@desertstorm Did you manage to fit this behind the bumper, without having to cut stuff, or without having a garish FMIC sticking out the front? i.e. Did you manage to keep is OEM looking on the front end? Amongst other cars, I have a pd130 that I'd like to upgrade the IC on and the one in the link you mentioned, is more than reasonably priced (although I do appreciate that there are much cheaper options)

Thanks for your input, in advance,
Scott
My build thread for my AVF Passat. Almost 10 years ago now but there you can fit a reasonable size FMIC behind the crash bar. I can't imagine a B6 A4 is goint to be too much different. I fitted a BV43 turbo to my car made around 210bhp in the end.