S3 Intercooler vs Forge Intercooler

[RedRobin]

someone who knows what they are doing should not take 4hours to fit it.

....Really? How long do you think it should take?

[luca]

RR i think a few people have done it themselves in 2 hours, cant remember who. I want mine fitted at awesome as its very near and the work they have done so far on the car has been very professional. They quoted me 4 hours but maybe thats a maximum as they may not have done an s3 one before. If it only takes them 2-3 then thats the labour you pay for.

[vRStu]

Those sweet pipes on the VF unit overcome my major concern with the Forge setup, the pipes seem to be quite restrictive at the point where they spilt.

That aside I still prefer to maintain the OEM look so the S3 was the obvious choice for me. I also used the S3 pipework which is very good quality and not at all expensive.

[djhorace]

The Labour time to fit the S3 core and the above hoses is 4 hours, therefore £200+ Vat (£235 Inc Vat)
The Radiator needs to be drained down in order to fit the S3 core; therefore 2.5 litres of antifreeze will be required at £8.75+ vat (£10.28 inc Vat)
 

I have fitted 2 and I know it is not necessary for the radiator to be drained.

First one took 5 hours including finding bolts in the local stealer for the end of the side of the core. Second one took 2 hours.

[djhorace]

data logged a S3 today with TBE, intake & DV settings boost 9 timing 6 afr 9

car had just driven 100miles hard and should have been heat soaked......intake temps maxxed at 30.....says it all for a £300 intercooler!!!!

I know of 2 tuned Cupras with the same cooler and had exact same figures Carl

[vRStu]

I agree, if you are working inwards from the front then there shouldn't be a need to drain the coolant.  I changed mine from the engine side working forwards so the radiator did come out but the front slam panel didn't. 

[revo carl]

I will go s3 intercooler before i go stage 2 to be on the safe side.
Carl is stage 2 set at boost 9?

each and every car is different but that was running well within safe limits on boost 9 and was awsome!

stage2 still retains full variable switching so don't worry the car can still be setup to your liking

[djhorace]

I will go s3 intercooler before i go stage 2 to be on the safe side.
Carl is stage 2 set at boost 9?

each and every car is different but that was running well within safe limits on boost 9 and was awsome!

stage2 still retains full variable switching so don't worry the car can still be setup to your liking

Things tail off quicker with high boost though Carl, even with the fuel pump. Boost 7 seems to be the best compronise between performance and sustainability of power/torque. B8 T6 and F8 for fun

When will stage 2+ be available for those with the pump, intercooler, exhaust and proper intake?

[Teutonic_Tamer]

who is sean ??

I think they were referring to moi!   

maybe I can have his opinion

I'll read the rest of the thread before I jump in with my reply.

BTW, have you tried the serch funtion on the forum?  If you select "advanced search, then you can restrict answers to just the Mk5 section of the forum. 

[Teutonic_Tamer]

I run the S3 one and love it, I've fitted and removed a forge one for someone and I wouldn't buy one I'm afraid.

Why not?