MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Performance Modifications => Topic started by: DMackie on March 14, 2017, 10:50:30 am

Title: S3 Intercooler Installation
Post by: DMackie on March 14, 2017, 10:50:30 am

Hi

I have bought an S3 intercooler as an upgrade for my GTI. I just wanted to know which hoses i should get an if i require different bolts/screws to fit it?

I have found a hose kit from darkside. Is this the best option.

Part numbers would be great thanks.

DMackie

Title: Re: S3 Intercooler Installation
Post by: v4rley on March 14, 2017, 11:01:39 am

Is it the alloy end tanks? If so you need to get some M6x16 bolts

Also re the hoses have a read here:
http://forums.vwvortex.com/#/topics/5158183?page=1

Title: Re: S3 Intercooler Installation
Post by: DMackie on March 14, 2017, 11:20:43 am

Yea it is one with the alloy ends. Thanks for the link, will check it out.

Title: Re: S3 Intercooler Installation
Post by: GTI_Kyle on September 27, 2017, 04:06:49 pm

which hoses did you for in the end mate? Fitting one to my cupra soon.

Title: Re: S3 Intercooler Installation
Post by: pudding on October 03, 2017, 10:35:04 am

You can use the standard hoses.  Just need to cut the bayonet fittings off the end of each pipe, which can be done with a pair of side cutters in a matter of minutes.  You will need a couple of hose clamps as well.

Title: Re: S3 Intercooler Installation
Post by: patpong_pete on October 03, 2017, 06:44:15 pm

how long does or would it take to fit an s3 alloy intercooler
about 30 mins or more like 1 hour thanks in advance

and do you have to order these M6x16 bolts

Title: Re: S3 Intercooler Installation
Post by: v4rley on October 03, 2017, 07:03:00 pm

Well depends how handy you are but took longer than 1 hr you have to remove the whole front end. Yes need the m6x16mm get some from eBay.