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Offline jonnyturbo

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Front mount intercooler
« on: 06 May 2008, 20:10 »
Hey everyone. Just signed up today. Was wondering if any one has a front mount intercooler fitted. I was looking and all i can see is a forge one. Anyone recommend a different one or is forge the best for the 1.8 turbo. Cheers  :smiley:
« Last Edit: 06 May 2008, 20:14 by jonnyturbo »
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Offline JOCKEY21

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Re: Front mount intercooler
« Reply #1 on: 06 May 2008, 21:47 »
i'm saving for a eurojet one, wouldnt buy a forge but thats my personal opinion
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Offline gtigolfturbs

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Re: Front mount intercooler
« Reply #2 on: 06 May 2008, 22:01 »
you can buy a good 1 from ebay for £110 its just a lot harder to fit. you have to cut the front paneland work out what piping you need but you still save a lot of money
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Offline P6UL K

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Re: Front mount intercooler
« Reply #3 on: 07 May 2008, 07:53 »
Personally i'd go for Pro Alloy as i have one of their rads and intercoolers on my Cabriolet + I know i can get a nice discount  :evil:

Their more expensive, but you pay for what you get in this game.......

LINK TO PRO ALLOY SITE

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Re: Front mount intercooler
« Reply #4 on: 07 May 2008, 20:05 »
sorry 2 but in lads. wot are the advantages with having a front mounted intercooler?
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Offline Immortal

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Re: Front mount intercooler
« Reply #5 on: 08 May 2008, 01:28 »
Quote from: danny boy on 07 May 2008, 20:05
sorry 2 but in lads. wot are the advantages with having a front mounted intercooler?

Better air flow through the intercooler = cooler denser air = more power  :laugh:
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Offline Ashmond

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Re: Front mount intercooler
« Reply #6 on: 08 May 2008, 09:45 »
Quote from: gtigolfturbs on 06 May 2008, 22:01
you can buy a good 1 from ebay for £110 its just a lot harder to fit. you have to cut the front paneland work out what piping you need but you still save a lot of money


The xs power one? I have ordered this should be with me tomorrow, il report back on what its like!

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Offline jonnyturbo

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Re: Front mount intercooler
« Reply #7 on: 10 May 2008, 14:09 »
Cheers guys. The pro alloy one is £750 plus fittment :shocked: I have been quoted £879 for a forge one fully fitted. I like the ones off ebay i think it looks cool when the front lower grill is missing from the bumper. I have seen one with it dun and they just used black mesh to replace what they had cut out. Dont no what to do  :rolleyes:
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Re: Front mount intercooler
« Reply #8 on: 10 May 2008, 15:36 »
get the 1 off ebay mate spend the rest of your money on a remap
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Offline jonnyturbo

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Re: Front mount intercooler
« Reply #9 on: 10 May 2008, 18:29 »
Cheers. What remap would you recommend i have had the revo 5 hour remap trial and it was sweet. Would this intercooler be good?http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FMIC-VW-GOLF-JETTA-MK4-1-8T-TURBO-INTERCOOLER-KIT_W0QQitemZ170216676526QQihZ007QQcategoryZ72205QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem :smiley:
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