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Intercoolers - Forge VS THS ??
« on: March 12, 2010, 09:30:24 am »
does anyone have any opinions on these intercoolers. Ive read reviews but none the wiser on which to go for  :confused:

thanks  :happy2:
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Re: Intercoolers - Forge VS THS ??
« Reply #1 on: March 12, 2010, 09:35:05 am »
Get an S3 intercooler

A lot cheaper and more than up to  the job until you start going Big Turbo.

Forge and THS are very good but a Tad expensive for what they are compared to the S3.

Just my opinion of course

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Re: Intercoolers - Forge VS THS ??
« Reply #2 on: March 12, 2010, 09:46:02 am »
The Forge one is a hell of a lot easier to fit. As for what's best, who knows?
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Re: Intercoolers - Forge VS THS ??
« Reply #3 on: March 12, 2010, 10:02:24 am »
thats what i was thinking Tony but i had a quote to fit was 3 hours for the forge!  :surprised:
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Re: Intercoolers - Forge VS THS ??
« Reply #4 on: March 12, 2010, 10:07:01 am »
Thats good going

It took me about 6 hours to fit the S3 one myself (although i was being overly cautious) i reckon 3 hours is about right

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Re: Intercoolers - Forge VS THS ??
« Reply #5 on: March 12, 2010, 10:08:41 am »
Really? that's surprising. Maybe someone who'd done it themselves can tell you how easy/hard it is and how long it'll take.
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Re: Intercoolers - Forge VS THS ??
« Reply #6 on: March 12, 2010, 11:03:15 am »
forge one would take about a hour defo no more then 2
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Re: Intercoolers - Forge VS THS ??
« Reply #7 on: March 12, 2010, 11:03:55 am »
It is straight forwards just time consuming as you have to remove the front bumper and drain the system.

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Re: Intercoolers - Forge VS THS ??
« Reply #8 on: March 12, 2010, 12:33:49 pm »
The forge one is really east to fit, the hardest part will be getting the bumper back on. From memory you have to move one small part which they give you a bracket for. then its simplez. I think i could do it on my own so basically anyone could do it.  :happy2:
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Re: Intercoolers - Forge VS THS ??
« Reply #9 on: March 12, 2010, 01:23:43 pm »
I went for the forge as I got it for a good price c£450 - didnt fit it myself but it does look quite easy if you have the tools - jack, axle stands etc and a place to do it.

the s3 used to be a good price but lately Vag part prices have shot up and with with the longer fitting time probably another 1hr+ involved you would be a better off with the forge / ths  which gives significant gains over the s3 i/c.

also when you come to sell up you can easily whip the forge off and flog it on - with the s3 / ths its pretty much a fit and forget



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Re: Intercoolers - Forge VS THS ??
« Reply #10 on: March 12, 2010, 02:00:04 pm »
I've got the THS FMIC, it took two of us in a fully equipped workshop (after hours) to do the change in just a tad over 2 hours. really pleased with results and worth it over stock.
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Re: Intercoolers - Forge VS THS ??
« Reply #11 on: March 12, 2010, 02:48:47 pm »
thanks for all the input guys  :happy2:

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Re: Intercoolers - Forge VS THS ??
« Reply #12 on: March 12, 2010, 03:09:32 pm »
the hardest part is the hoses need cutting down to fit  :fighting:
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Re: Intercoolers - Forge VS THS ??
« Reply #13 on: March 12, 2010, 06:25:53 pm »
I went for THS.  They had a special offer back in Feb - 15% off, so it worked out to be £500.

Didn't go for Forge because of the added piping required...plus didn't fancy putting extra weight on the car.
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Re: Intercoolers - Forge VS THS ??
« Reply #14 on: March 16, 2010, 10:52:59 am »
Yeah the Forge one is a great buy and outof the box bolt on which is always nice.

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