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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: Kiddfrost on 23 May 2009, 23:02

Title: Finally done my S3 intercooler install
Post by: Kiddfrost on 23 May 2009, 23:02: I asked Stu quite a while ago if it the S3 intercooler was worth doing and he said it was. So finally I took his advice and went for it.
It took about 4.5 hrs and thatâ€™s going slowly and carefully. It went pretty smoothly, the only pia was getting the front section into position and bolting it back on. This is where I could have done with another pair of hands.
Once back together I took it for a gentle spin around the block to make sure nothing fell off or blew up.
Disconnecting the battery makes the dashboard light up like a kids toy but this went after the quick spin. Also it sets Revo back to stock so I had to change it back to performance settings.
I checked it with VCDS and had a few errors. Cleared all DTCâ€™s but 1 kept coming back, a voltage too low, canâ€™t remember the code now. After doing some surfing and reseating the MAF connector it didnâ€™t come back, strange as I never touched it. :huh:

After doing some logging it definitely keeps IATâ€™s in check.
For me, it was defo worth doing. :smiley:
Good advice Stu!

Some pics

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(http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb110/kidddfrost/IMG_0018Small.jpg)

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Title: Re: Finally done my S3 intercooler install
Post by: Hurdy on 24 May 2009, 00:11: Good work young frosty :cool:

I still debate adding the S3 intercooler myself, even though I already have the Forge Twintercooler strapped to the front. Can't be overcooled you know :laugh:
Title: Re: Finally done my S3 intercooler install
Post by: illyun on 24 May 2009, 02:24: Well done mate... it took me 19 hours with help :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: Finally done my S3 intercooler install
Post by: ifti on 24 May 2009, 12:21: Well done!
I would NEVER attempt that by myself!!!
Title: Re: Finally done my S3 intercooler install
Post by: illyun on 24 May 2009, 20:43: Quote from: ifti on 24 May 2009, 12:21
Well done!
I would NEVER attempt that by myself!!!

I'll give you a hand then.. I'm sure it won't take 19 hours again :laugh:

By the way, my help is not warrantied and any subsequent damage to your car is your sole responsibility.
Title: Re: Finally done my S3 intercooler install
Post by: Kiddfrost on 24 May 2009, 21:45: Thanks dudes

When looking at the pictures some may think omg :shocked: but it looks a lot harder than it actually is,, reallyâ€¦

Hurdy, you know you want one :grin: you know you need that 2nd one.. :evil:
On my car, the S3 cooler showed how crap the standard one is...

Illyun, 19 hours! :shocked: Sounds like you had yourself some serious fun!
Title: Re: Finally done my S3 intercooler install
Post by: winrya on 24 May 2009, 22:00: Quote from: Kiddfrost on 24 May 2009, 21:45
Thanks dudes

When looking at the pictures some may think omg :shocked: but it looks a lot harder than it actually is,, reallyâ€¦

Hurdy, you know you want one :grin: you know you need that 2nd one.. :evil:
On my car, the S3 cooler showed how crap the standard one is...

Illyun, 19 hours! :shocked: Sounds like you had yourself some serious fun!

Have you noticed a performance improvement then?
Title: Re: Finally done my S3 intercooler install
Post by: bacillus on 24 May 2009, 22:39: Quote from: Hurdy on 24 May 2009, 00:11
Good work young frosty :cool:

I still debate adding the S3 intercooler myself, even though I already have the Forge Twintercooler strapped to the front. Can't be overcooled you know :laugh:

Why not just get the APR IC and cover some of your costs by selling the twintercooler?
Title: Re: Finally done my S3 intercooler install
Post by: DanoGTI on 25 May 2009, 19:58: Looking good - and yes, it does look scarey!!!LOL!!! :)

Dan
Title: Re: Finally done my S3 intercooler install
Post by: Kiddfrost on 26 May 2009, 17:04: Quote from: winrya on 24 May 2009, 22:00

Have you noticed a performance improvement then?

On my car anything after 5k rpm used to be like flogging a dead horse. Now it revs cleanly to past 6k. It doesnâ€™t pull like a train after 5k but it is better than before.
But what Iâ€™m really pleased about is the driveability, its fun to drive again :smiley: at least until it wears off anyway...
Title: Re: Finally done my S3 intercooler install
Post by: Hurdy on 26 May 2009, 19:58: Quote from: bacillus on 24 May 2009, 22:39
Quote from: Hurdy on 24 May 2009, 00:11
Good work young frosty :cool:

I still debate adding the S3 intercooler myself, even though I already have the Forge Twintercooler strapped to the front. Can't be overcooled you know :laugh:

Why not just get the APR IC and cover some of your costs by selling the twintercooler?

I'm not sure if it would give anything over the ED30/Foge combo would it?
Title: Re: Finally done my S3 intercooler install
Post by: Peskarik on 30 May 2009, 21:54: Quote from: Hurdy on 24 May 2009, 00:11
Good work young frosty :cool:

I still debate adding the S3 intercooler myself, even though I already have the Forge Twintercooler strapped to the front. Can't be overcooled you know :laugh:

WIth K04, S3 cooler is JUST enough, nothing more. Of course, it all depends on the weather.
Check out guys abroad (US etc) that have K04 and only S3 cooler, that was not enough.
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=3705105