Fitting IC

[Paradox1]

yeah it can be done on a driveway. I guess the S3, ths are more discrete as the front will look no different once fitted.

probably take a few hours to fit on your own.

[robmcclel]

I fitted a twintercooler to mine on little ramps on my driveway, took about 4 hours on my own, mainly because the silicone pipes provided were too long to fit and had to be trimmed to make them fit in properly. Fairly straightforward job and can feel a difference in power delivery without getting another remap.

[mk5-beast-91]

both my airtec intercoolers were easy to fit on ramps at home. only need basic tools to. ive gone for black ones for the descrete look and they came complete with hoses and fittings. no mods or cutting needed to body work as they fit nicely.

[xjay1337]

It's fairly easy to fit just a bit fiddly.
Need to support the radiator and AC condensor.

[Beej]

Don't mean to hi-Jack, but saves me starting a new thread, are all s3 coolers the same and are they all more efficient than our standard gti ones?

[Shoduchi]

Don't mean to hi-Jack, but saves me starting a new thread, are all s3 coolers the same and are they all more efficient than our standard gti ones?

They're more efficient. Darkside Developments sells an improved S3 IC. Other options are from THS and Peron.

[Beej]

Don't mean to hi-Jack, but saves me starting a new thread, are all s3 coolers the same and are they all more efficient than our standard gti ones?

They're more efficient. Darkside Developments sells an improved S3 IC. Other options are from THS and Peron.

Cheers, my only issue is cost. I have been offered an s3 cooler for very little money, it has plastic ends on it though, so wasn't sure if they all flow and cool better

[xjay1337]

Whole point is metal ends which better for heat dissapation I believe but mainly because they can take higher boost pressures before blowing.

Darkside's Uprated S3 intercooler is just a THS intercooler for about 2/3 the price.

[Shoduchi]

Whole point is metal ends which better for heat dissapation I believe but mainly because they can take higher boost pressures before blowing.

Darkside's Uprated S3 intercooler is just a THS intercooler for about 2/3 the price.

I'm waiting for mine to arrive based on your feedback! I'm glad you got one and had such good results.

[xjay1337]

Haha if it's no good I'll be in trouble then!!

Replace your AC condensor as well with a new one -  helps air flow so much.

[StuF]

Replace your AC condensor as well with a new one -  helps air flow so much.

Whats the difference between the old and new aircon condensor? Is it one off the Mk6?
Surely if you disconnect it the system will need regassing?

Is there a link to Uprated S3 intercooler you are referring to? I had a look at their website but couldnt see any kits that would fit the GTI just diesel stuff 

[Shoduchi]

Whats the difference between the old and new aircon condensor? Is it one off the Mk6?
Surely if you disconnect it the system will need regassing?

Is there a link to Uprated S3 intercooler you are referring to? I had a look at their website but couldnt see any kits that would fit the GTI just diesel stuff 

http://www.darksidedevelopments.co.uk/products/darkside-audi-s3-intercooler-with-alloy-end-tanks.html
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http://www.darksidedevelopments.co.uk/products/boost-hoses-for-darkside-s3-intercooler.html

Got it today, @xjay1337.

[Shoduchi]

@xjay1337 I'll look at the AC condensor. This Eddie has so few miles and was very well taken care of, might still be in good shape.

Thank you for the tip.

[StuF]

Looks great and thanks for the links
Would be great if you could take a pic when you fit it compared to the standard ic
Very good price too!

[Shoduchi]

Looks great and thanks for the links
Would be great if you could take a pic when you fit it compared to the standard ic
Very good price too!

Jay has pics of it fitted in his Rocco. I'm still gathering bits because I want to get them all fitted at the once.

I'll share pics when I have the new parts fitted.