Intercoolers - Forge VS THS ??

[RedRobin]

The zorst sounds more raspy and slighty baffled. 

Have you guys ever been swimming and left some water in your ears, until your ears dry off properly, all sounds are kind of baffled. 

....Of course not. There must be something strange about the shape of your head, TC.

No-one else farts in the bath either, TC.   

[KRL]

thats a 0.7% pressure drop when compared against stock

No it is a 0.7 PSI pressure drop full stop.  I believe the stock intercooler has about a 1 PSI pressure drop so it suffers less pressure drop than the stock intercooler.

[danishmkvgti]

thats a 0.7% pressure drop when compared against stock

No it is a 0.7 PSI pressure drop full stop.  I believe the stock intercooler has about a 1 PSI pressure drop so it it uffers less pressure drop than the stock intercooler.

so adding extra piping and extra IC lowers the pressuredrop?????    

[KRL]

The way I see it is that the extra piping is minimal - there is barely a foot of it.  Add to that the efficiency of the Forge core and that is probably what gives you less pressure drop.

Remember that the Forge core works in parallel with the OEM intercooler hence why there will be less pressure drop than with just the OEM intercooler.  If the intercoolers were to be put in a series configuration then of course there would be more pressure drop.

The more I think about it the more of a clever design the Forge Twintercooler is.  Or maybe I'm just talking myself into spending more money 

[GTIjames]

you will certainly benefit from this even with the s3 cooler, extra cooling and more efficient recovery means a bit more power and for longer 

[RedRobin]

you will certainly benefit from this even with the s3 cooler, extra cooling and more efficient recovery means a bit more power and for longer 

....Stoppit, James!! You're encouraging people to spend even more money on their cars. 

[∆pex]

it never ends!

i'm trying to decide between these two myself, leaning towards the ths.

[KRL]

What is it you prefer about the THS?

[∆pex]

just prefer how it mounts in the stock location, really. with intercoolers, the stealthier the better for me.
plus it sounds like a quality product based on peoples reviews/opinions, and at a tempting price - it's making me curious how much shipping to oz might be...

[NB07]

just prefer how it mounts in the stock location, really. with intercoolers, the stealthier the better for me.
plus it sounds like a quality product based on peoples reviews/opinions, and at a tempting price - it's making me curious how much shipping to oz might be...

if we can sway you towards the Forge there will be some big discounts to be had once its all been confirmed should be happening very soon we have a couple of suppliers willing to offer a big discount for a one off opportunity 

take a look here and get your name down!.. http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,13311.0.html

[GTIjames]

good review here of a chap who had a s3 cooler on his k04 gti and then upgraded again to the s3 + forge twintercooler

http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=61193

[RedRobin]

^^^^
Excellent link across the pond, James 

[xxx_mojo_xxx]

Having gone through this thread...can't see why there is such an emphasis on the Forge IC?

As I understand it the original question was to set out the pros and cons of the Forge and THS IC variants.

Still can't see why someone would want to add extra weight to their car?  Especially when there is a THS alternative which is lighter.  Costs are pretty much the same and so are the labour costs.

Am I missing something?  To cut a long story short...I think we need to be a bit more structured in comparing and contrasting options...rather than rail roading a particular brand or option.

[RedRobin]

Having gone through this thread...can't see why there is such an emphasis on the Forge IC?

As I understand it the original question was to set out the pros and cons of the Forge and THS IC variants.

Still can't see why someone would want to add extra weight to their car?  Especially when there is a THS alternative which is lighter.  Costs are pretty much the same and so are the labour costs.

Am I missing something?  To cut a long story short...I think we need to be a bit more structured in comparing and contrasting options...rather than rail roading a particular brand or option.

....I understand what you're saying, Mo  But I reckon the fact is that there are several combinations to consider and hence discuss when choosing I/C's. But if the point of this thread was to only compare Forge vs THS (as the title), the point should have been made stronger perhaps.

It's not helped by the fact that not many people have chosen THS and posted here.

Didn't SteveP post a very comprehensive THS thread a long while ago? Or was it someone else?

[NB07]

steve P did a good review and talking to DomT about the THS he is very happy with it too. i  considered all the intercoolers but have swayed toward the forge FMIC for ease of fitment/ removal, looks and performance. i would love to understand the logs and difference between them if they were available im sure theres very little in it so it boils down to choice/ personal preference im sure that the forge would be a very well engineered product with a good customer service so thats what i shall go for. nothing wrong with the TSH at all, just i want the forge 
 
plus jonnys post did make me think the forge could have the edge..

I have ran both the Forge and THS Cooler..

Forge had lower temps and quicker recovery in my experience.. Im only talking a couple of degrees but it all helps I guess..