MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Performance Modifications => Topic started by: w8scc on August 03, 2013, 01:16:43 am

Title: Intercooler...
Post by: w8scc on August 03, 2013, 01:16:43 am: Right ... First things first I wanna say sorry for posting this as I am sure it has been Said many many times before ..: but I have searched ... And spent hours and hours on the Internet looking for figures..

I am about to take my k1 stage 2+ APR .. Thinking of upgrading intercooler .. First was litrally gonna buy the s3.. The. The THS came into play...

Car will be running 360-370bhp ...

I need to make my decision on what cooler to buy .. S3 or THS .. Please help me .. Provide your answer and your reasons.. I'm not a heavy heavy driving it I like to give it a boot when something come next to me .. Would say I'm 50:50 really .. Not always in red line ..

Please help.. I wanna just buy the one I need and be done with it :)

Few questions.:

Would the THS have lag?
S3 able to hack the BHP?
THS for bigger turbos?
Is it worth the £350 extra for THS? Does it have £350 more cooling ?
Any cutting needed of bumper?
WHAT WOULD YOU DO????? Lol
Title: Re: Intercooler...
Post by: Andy on August 03, 2013, 02:06:46 am: think the s3 cooler is ok up to 400 bhp
Title: Re: Intercooler...
Post by: berg on August 03, 2013, 11:32:17 pm: s3 intercooler is good for 500bhp :party:

but the THS is the superior intercooler....

so you dont need the THS but if you want the ultimate go for it.

i got the s3 then added a twintercooler which is a formidable set up.... but not sure if the THS on its own is probably cheaper and just as good
Title: Re: Intercooler...
Post by: Mandy on August 04, 2013, 09:01:18 am: This is what I would prob do:

If KO3 then S3.
If KO4 then THS, or THS + S3.

I had the THS IC fitted on mine and didn't experience any noticeable lag.
Title: Re: Intercooler...
Post by: Vasekk on August 04, 2013, 11:48:23 am: Any difference between THS and APR intercooler?
Title: Re: Intercooler...
Post by: bacillus on August 04, 2013, 01:51:30 pm: Quote from: Vasekk on August 04, 2013, 11:48:23 am
Any difference between THS and APR intercooler?

Yes, price...
Title: Re: Intercooler...
Post by: Itsagthing on August 07, 2013, 07:16:28 am: Twintercooler on factory k04 eddy no need to s3 as your aiding the oe with a secondary cooling system, this flows well over 450bhp, that's what I use.
Title: Re: Intercooler...
Post by: flatout on August 07, 2013, 06:42:19 pm: I use the eurojet one,as does hurdy,fantastic quality and build,comes with excellent fittings and silicone hoses,unlike the forge,piece o p`ss to fit aswell,unlike the forge..

I went from an s3 ic to the eurojet one and found no extra lag at all.

Regarding price give rainworth skoda a ring they are a eurojet dealer and have plenty off stock also when i asked about discount they knocked me off 60 squid,so paid 520 instead of 580.

big :happy2: to rainworth skoda....
Title: Re: Intercooler...
Post by: E30Dom on August 07, 2013, 10:54:47 pm: Do NOT go S3 if you're gonna be running that kinda power... Power is made by best flowing parts... The S3 simply doesn't flow aswell as the THS... Noticed a marked difference swapping between the two... THS or APR All the way buddy.
Title: Re: Intercooler...
Post by: Hurdy on August 11, 2013, 04:34:48 am: Just seen the new Forge race Intercooler. Very nice piece of kit and lighter than the THS version too. Well made and should be efficient. :smiley:
Title: Re: Intercooler...
Post by: N8KOW on August 19, 2013, 07:13:37 pm: I'd check out the Wagner IC's thats what I'll be going with on mine :happy2: