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Offline Screech16v

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fmic size
« on: 28 September 2012, 22:39 »
Any of them ebay universal intercooler kits any good for mk3 1.8t and whats the best size?
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Offline Gash

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Re: fmic size
« Reply #1 on: 28 September 2012, 22:57 »
i used a toyo sport one (got recommended by a friend) 2.5" inlet.
stands about 4 inches high and 3 inches deep, needed very little if any modification to the bumper etc to fit. il get you a photo now.
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Re: fmic size
« Reply #2 on: 28 September 2012, 23:05 »


as you can see sits in there tidy
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Offline Screech16v

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Re: fmic size
« Reply #3 on: 28 September 2012, 23:14 »
Fits in there nice mate :wink: ,looks bigger than 4" tall though,maybe 6" but gives me a good idea what to go for ,dont suppose you know the width?
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Offline Gash

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Re: fmic size
« Reply #4 on: 28 September 2012, 23:16 »
was a guesstimation :P
no idea on the width but this is the same one...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FMIC-VW-GOLF-JETTA-MK4-1-8T-TURBO-INTERCOOLER-KIT-2-5-5003-5582-/400325360645?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item5d35403c05
same company so if you just want the intercooler have a look through there listings
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Re: fmic size
« Reply #5 on: 28 September 2012, 23:16 »
dont go no bigger than gash has, will have too much lag

mine is also a similar size but im now on its limits as im running in region of 350hp and this is about what my IC can flow

im thinking to upgrade it to slightly bigger
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Offline Gash

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Re: fmic size
« Reply #6 on: 28 September 2012, 23:18 »
yea this is one of the smallest ones i could find, was either this or a side mounted one!
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Re: fmic size
« Reply #7 on: 28 September 2012, 23:23 »
Well only got a ko3 at the mo so was lookin at the 2 1/4 setup,so now i have a size to go off cheers guys  :wink:
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Re: fmic size
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Re: fmic size
« Reply #9 on: 28 September 2012, 23:33 »
i know with the k03s (which is what i have) the turbo outlet is 2.5 and the throttle body is on the agu too so might aswell stick witha  2.5
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