MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: big_pete on October 27, 2019, 09:11:37 pm

Title: Replacement intercooler
Post by: big_pete on October 27, 2019, 09:11:37 pm

Hi guys got a 2008 Ed30
The intercooler is looking pretty knackered , I was thinking of replacing it .
What’s your options on replacement intercooler and  prices , or does anyone have a good second hand one .
Cheers

Title: Re: Replacement intercooler
Post by: colesey on October 28, 2019, 09:36:38 am

The S3 / 6R one would be a decent choice unless you intend tuning to 400bhp levels. Typically start from around £100 for a used one. Quite a few people will insist on the earlier alloy model however inside knowledge suggests the later iteration with plastic ends flows better and is also cheaper.

Title: Re: Replacement intercooler
Post by: pudding on November 01, 2019, 01:51:31 pm

Are you sure you're not looking at the Air con condenser?  That is the front most radiator and takes all the stones, so the intercoolers rarely fail unless the end tanks crack from too much boost.

If you mean the pipe connections are all oily and dripping, then as above, 6R/S3 will solve that.

Title: Re: Replacement intercooler
Post by: J4k3 on November 05, 2019, 07:00:51 am

I have a mk6 R intercooler in great condition available if interested  :smiley:

Title: Re: Replacement intercooler
Post by: MoMo on January 17, 2020, 02:26:49 am

Quote from: J4k3 on November 05, 2019, 07:00:51 am

I have a mk6 R intercooler in great condition available if interested  :smiley:

Would this fit directly onto a MK5 GTI 07 plate?

Also, how would this battle against an S3 intercooler, would this be considered better?

Thanks

Title: Re: Replacement intercooler
Post by: pudding on January 18, 2020, 03:13:18 pm

Yep.  I have the MK6 Intercooler on mine.  It's the same one fitted to the 2009 onwards S3 as well.  Audi ditched the all alloy one in favour of the plastic end tank one.  Why?  Who knows.  Is it good?  Yep.  I see very low IATs with it  :happy2:  It's also a lot lighter than the all alloy one, if that matters  :grin:

Title: Re: Replacement intercooler
Post by: MoMo on January 18, 2020, 09:58:37 pm

Quote from: Pudding on January 18, 2020, 03:13:18 pm

Yep.  I have the MK6 Intercooler on mine.  It's the same one fitted to the 2009 onwards S3 as well.  Audi ditched the all alloy one in favour of the plastic end tank one.  Why?  Who knows.  Is it good?  Yep.  I see very low IATs with it  :happy2:  It's also a lot lighter than the all alloy one, if that matters  :grin:

Cheers for this Pudding. Always the person to contact for any information. Much appreciated.

Thank you  :P

Title: Re: Replacement intercooler
Post by: MoMo on January 18, 2020, 09:59:38 pm

Quote from: J4k3 on November 05, 2019, 07:00:51 am

I have a mk6 R intercooler in great condition available if interested  :smiley:

Is this still available? If so, could we come to some sort of deal.

Thanks

Title: Re: Replacement intercooler
Post by: J4k3 on January 20, 2020, 08:34:02 am

Quote from: MoMo on January 18, 2020, 09:59:38 pm

Quote from: J4k3 on November 05, 2019, 07:00:51 am

I have a mk6 R intercooler in great condition available if interested  :smiley:

Is this still available? If so, could we come to some sort of deal.

Thanks

PM’d  :happy2: