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Which is the best intercooler to go for ?
« on: April 12, 2015, 10:04:50 am »
Morning all I've currently got golf gti on Revo stage 1 just removed pre cat runs so much nicer now !  :laugh: 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  :happy2:
 
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Re: Which is the best intercooler to go for ?
« Reply #1 on: April 12, 2015, 10:19:06 am »
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.
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Re: Which is the best intercooler to go for ?
« Reply #2 on: April 12, 2015, 10:27:57 am »
S3 intercooler will run ~360bhp for stage 2+ K04.... been done hundreds of times.

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Re: Which is the best intercooler to go for ?
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Re: Which is the best intercooler to go for ?
« Reply #4 on: April 12, 2015, 12:01:47 pm »
Am running a ths intercooler and it works fine.

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Re: Which is the best intercooler to go for ?
« Reply #5 on: April 12, 2015, 02:53:51 pm »
xjay1337 also advised me to replace the AC condenser if it's clogged up to greatly improve airflow to the IC. :wink:

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Re: Which is the best intercooler to go for ?
« Reply #6 on: April 12, 2015, 04:54:41 pm »
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.
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Re: Which is the best intercooler to go for ?
« Reply #7 on: April 12, 2015, 04:55:43 pm »
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Re: Which is the best intercooler to go for ?
« Reply #8 on: April 12, 2015, 05:47:33 pm »
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
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Re: Which is the best intercooler to go for ?
« Reply #9 on: April 12, 2015, 06:26:45 pm »
Anybody know if the you have to lose the air con with any of the airtec , ths or welly coolers ?


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Re: Which is the best intercooler to go for ?
« Reply #10 on: April 12, 2015, 06:32:26 pm »
nope im running the airtec main intercooler and twintercooler. the air con bolts to the intercooler exactly the same as standard. no mods needed.
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Re: Which is the best intercooler to go for ?
« Reply #11 on: April 12, 2015, 07:42:26 pm »

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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Re: Which is the best intercooler to go for ?
« Reply #12 on: April 12, 2015, 11:02:38 pm »
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.

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Re: Which is the best intercooler to go for ?
« Reply #13 on: April 13, 2015, 12:48:02 am »
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.