All Things Mk5 > Performance Modifications
S3 cooler question
v4rley:
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That alloys ones are a benefit as the connections are better, the main reason I upgrade to one. Also the alloy ends help disapate the heat too.
pudding:
--- Quote from: Beej on April 06, 2016, 05:32:36 pm ---Are you on a ko3 or a ko4 pudding? The reason I am asking is I have spent a lot of time recently looking into the newer type s3 and golf r(mk6) ic's with the plastic ends and it would seem that ecs spent a bit of time testing both the s3 with Ally ends against the one with plastic ones. They found that by measurements the plastic ended one was approx 20-22% greater volume area than our standard ones and the ally one was around 25%. Flow wise and efficiency were pretty much identical and both were a great improvement over our standard ones. Better still, the plastic ended one meant they didn't require new bolts either.
I have an airtec one fitted to mine (ko3), but I will be swapping it with a mate who has a golf r, as I reckon the airtec is a bit overkill on the ko3, and the golf r one would be better suited.
Just my 2p. Don't know how much they go for compared with the ally ended ones, as I haven't looked.
--- End quote ---
Edition 30 mate, so KO4. Thanks for the info!
I'm putting together a '100K old' action plan to refresh the old girl. Everything is standard currently, apart from a remap. New dampers and springs, rebush, 3" downpipe and a better intercooler. That should make her feel lively again!
Beej:
--- Quote from: Pudding on April 07, 2016, 11:38:23 am ---
--- Quote from: Beej on April 06, 2016, 05:32:36 pm ---Are you on a ko3 or a ko4 pudding? The reason I am asking is I have spent a lot of time recently looking into the newer type s3 and golf r(mk6) ic's with the plastic ends and it would seem that ecs spent a bit of time testing both the s3 with Ally ends against the one with plastic ones. They found that by measurements the plastic ended one was approx 20-22% greater volume area than our standard ones and the ally one was around 25%. Flow wise and efficiency were pretty much identical and both were a great improvement over our standard ones. Better still, the plastic ended one meant they didn't require new bolts either.
I have an airtec one fitted to mine (ko3), but I will be swapping it with a mate who has a golf r, as I reckon the airtec is a bit overkill on the ko3, and the golf r one would be better suited.
Just my 2p. Don't know how much they go for compared with the ally ended ones, as I haven't looked.
--- End quote ---
Edition 30 mate, so KO4. Thanks for the info!
I'm putting together a '100K old' action plan to refresh the old girl. Everything is standard currently, apart from a remap. New dampers and springs, rebush, 3" downpipe and a better intercooler. That should make her feel lively again!
--- End quote ---
Mine is on 76k, but I would love to find a few hundred quid to rebush the whole car, just to freshen it up!
pudding:
--- Quote from: Beej on April 07, 2016, 01:32:39 pm ---
--- Quote from: Pudding on April 07, 2016, 11:38:23 am ---
--- Quote from: Beej on April 06, 2016, 05:32:36 pm ---Are you on a ko3 or a ko4 pudding? The reason I am asking is I have spent a lot of time recently looking into the newer type s3 and golf r(mk6) ic's with the plastic ends and it would seem that ecs spent a bit of time testing both the s3 with Ally ends against the one with plastic ones. They found that by measurements the plastic ended one was approx 20-22% greater volume area than our standard ones and the ally one was around 25%. Flow wise and efficiency were pretty much identical and both were a great improvement over our standard ones. Better still, the plastic ended one meant they didn't require new bolts either.
I have an airtec one fitted to mine (ko3), but I will be swapping it with a mate who has a golf r, as I reckon the airtec is a bit overkill on the ko3, and the golf r one would be better suited.
Just my 2p. Don't know how much they go for compared with the ally ended ones, as I haven't looked.
--- End quote ---
Edition 30 mate, so KO4. Thanks for the info!
I'm putting together a '100K old' action plan to refresh the old girl. Everything is standard currently, apart from a remap. New dampers and springs, rebush, 3" downpipe and a better intercooler. That should make her feel lively again!
--- End quote ---
Mine is on 76k, but I would love to find a few hundred quid to rebush the whole car, just to freshen it up!
--- End quote ---
Yeah I'm having to prioritise my list as I can't afford it all in one lump. I'm starting with the chassis as the car isn't exactly slow at the moment, just want to get rid of that nasty OEM downpipe/cat and get a better IC up front.....but they can wait for a bit!
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