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Stage 2 - Intercooler needed?

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TIGER-UPPERCUT:
Hi guys Im running R-Tech stage 1 at the moment and looking to get 3" downpipe + decat attached onto the standard exhaust.

Can I run a stage 2 map with this upgrade or is it necessary to upgrade the intercooler ?  I would rather not have to upgrade the intercooler as I dont track the car and its fairly costly to do so.

Thanks

Janner_Sy:
YOu could run the stage 2 map with that setup no worries at all, but map dependant, heat soak might start to become an issue.

Given the choice i would go for the intercooler before the downpipe personally

TIGER-UPPERCUT:

--- Quote from: Janner_Sy on December 18, 2012, 11:33:43 am ---YOu could run the stage 2 map with that setup no worries at all, but map dependant, heat soak might start to become an issue.

Given the choice i would go for the intercooler before the downpipe personally

--- End quote ---

In what situation will heat soak become a problem?  Most of my driving is motorway related...Im just trying to gauge will it be detrimental to the performance of the car if I went stage 2 without the intercooler.  Im running 241BHP 299 torque at the moment, was looking at getting over 250BHP with the downpipe and decat?

E30Dom:
Stage 2 K03 you should be fine, you might want to add a CAI though ... Intercooler is only really needed stage 2+, but can always benefit at whatever stage, especially in the summer months...

RENNTAG:
Im on stage 2 in a KO3 gti and only have standard intercooler.

I do get some heat soak if really giving it hell but does not cause a problem most of the time.

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