Which is the best intercooler to go for ?

[jhook661]

Morning all I've currently got golf gti on Revo stage 1 just removed pre cat runs so much nicer now !  Milltek non res bat back Revo intake I want too in the near future go for stage 2+ / k04 I was wondering would a s3 intercooler be good for it ? Apparently they can take high 300's or airtec or ths or dark side developments be best ? Any advice/experience would be helpful 
 

[mk5-beast-91]

peron seem to be a awesome intercooler and not that expensive either. im running the airtec intercoolers and there great for my needs. intake temps are nice and low and easy install. build quality is great as well. i personally wouldnt go for s3 intercoller if going k04 setup. id want better cooling but it depends how much you wanna spend.

[rich83]

S3 intercooler will run ~360bhp for stage 2+ K04.... been done hundreds of times.

[StuF]

Taken from another intercooler thread - here is what I will be getting (when funds allow)
Uprated alloy end tank S3 intercooler, including pipework

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.

[howie1987]

Am running a ths intercooler and it works fine.

[Shoduchi]

xjay1337 also advised me to replace the AC condenser if it's clogged up to greatly improve airflow to the IC.

[vRSAlex]

S3 intercooler will run ~360bhp for stage 2+ K04.... been done hundreds of times.

On one pull yes, then as it gets hotter it will drop bhp each time.

A good uprated cooler will keep the same power after back to back runs.

[vRSAlex]

Taken from another intercooler thread - here is what I will be getting (when funds allow)
Uprated alloy end tank S3 intercooler, including pipework

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.

Identical to THS.  China cooler.

[jhook661]

I'm guessing the ac condenser is the rad in front of it ? I bet that's aload of money too ! What should I go for jkm said alloy ended s3 ic

[jamiep91]

Anybody know if the you have to lose the air con with any of the airtec , ths or welly coolers ?


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[mk5-beast-91]

nope im running the airtec main intercooler and twintercooler. the air con bolts to the intercooler exactly the same as standard. no mods needed.

[jamiep91]

nope im running the airtec main intercooler and twintercooler. the air con bolts to the intercooler exactly the same as standard. no mods needed.

thanks think I'm gonna go for the stage 2 one of the awesome site for my eddy


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[rich83]

S3 intercooler will run ~360bhp for stage 2+ K04.... been done hundreds of times.

On one pull yes, then as it gets hotter it will drop bhp each time.

A good uprated cooler will keep the same power after back to back runs.

Of course.... hence the peron being 5 times more expensive. If you just want stage 2+ and not bothered about number chasing then s3 is fine.

[howie1987]

Anybody know if the you have to lose the air con with any of the airtec , ths or welly coolers ?


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Am running ths and ac is fine.