MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Performance Modifications => Topic started by: Joshryan on September 18, 2014, 11:20:14 pm
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Are these too cheap to be any good! Has Anybody fitted one?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/INTERCOOLER-KIT-VERSION-2-for-VW-06-10-VW-GTI-GOLF-TURBO-V-MK5-2-0T-FMIC-RED-/151313418417?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item233afb88b1
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I've got the twintercooler one from the same people does the job :happy2:
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I have one on my Leon FR, currently stage 2, and its a cracking bit of kit for the price, big improvement over the standard cooler. Be warned - the alloy couplers supplied won't fit though so budget another £20 for one, plus customs fees.
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I didn't expect those replies! Good to know thanks, I was looking at the twintercooler aswell.
How much do customs charges work out at?
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Import fees are at standard VAT rate.... :confused:
That being said I've bought loads of cheap tat from China and never had any import fees..even on items of value ~ £150.. although the cut off is £15 or £135 depending.
http://www.dutycalculator.com/help_center/example-calculation-import-duty-and-taxes-for-a-set-of-golf-clubs/
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I was lucky, mine cost me £3.50 in import fees :smiley:
The seller noted the parcel as being worth about £30, as opposed to the £185 purchase price i paid.
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Are these too cheap to be any good! Has Anybody fitted one?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/INTERCOOLER-KIT-VERSION-2-for-VW-06-10-VW-GTI-GOLF-TURBO-V-MK5-2-0T-FMIC-RED-/151313418417?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item233afb88b1
You can also get it from UK without ;) I think it is same one:
LINK (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/311041503235)
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Thanks for the advice, payday is near! :happy2:
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Also interested to any1s experiences of these!! I was looking at getting a twin like this1 http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=350598944327
Would this be ok as hardware for a stage 2 remap @ hopefully 280bho??
Thanks guys ✌️
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@Joshryan (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=10125) did you buy/fit it?
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ive got the same FMIC seems good for 360bhp, the only thing you have to buy is a creation motorsport 64 - 63mm coupler.
its exactly the same as the THS/Airtech FMIC in everyway.....core, pipework, bends.
also the import duty is only £3.50 for some reason.
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i dont think the twintercoolers flow well enough after 300bhp.
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Banksy - are cheapy ebay ones the same core, material and construction materials & quality ?
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Im decide to "risk" and take ebay copy of THS intercooler... Im pay for it £221.55(Intercooler price £198.55) together with shipping to slovenia. In package is included blue silicon hoses, 4x t-band clamps and alloy adapter:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.ebayimg.com%2F00%2Fs%2FNDAwWDQwMA%3D%3D%2Fz%2FbHAAAOSwbqpT6wpg%2F%24_12.JPG&hash=069d082c8db3cad15c69e5450c5ba1551ffb3704)
I will receive it on the middle of next week, but will be installed together with K04 hibrid upgrade :) For this price I can get USED S3 intercoler, but I think this one will give me better results as S3 one...
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Dejan, will be good if you can describe the IC when you get it. Don't suppose you are able to measure the pressure drop for the original and ebay IC? A manometer and a vacuum cleaner will do the job.
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Dejan, will be good if you can describe the IC when you get it. Don't suppose you are able to measure the pressure drop for the original and ebay IC? A manometer and a vacuum cleaner will do the job.
Hi,
If I can do some test with VAGCOM then I can help, but I think will not be right comparation, because in same time will be changed K03 to K04 hibrid...
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@Joshryan (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=10125) did you buy/fit it?
Not yet mate always watching on ebay. Just getting the suspension sorted first before intercooler and hpfp.
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Im receive it today... Im post some pictures in my build thread LINK (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,63938.30.html)
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Banksy - are cheapy ebay ones the same core, material and construction materials & quality ?
yes mate they are the same in every way
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I have feeling that some chinese company make this intercoolers for THS or Airtec or some other brand and then they also selling them without brand... And then they remove brand...
This can be seen on pictures which Im post on my build thread... and I think that brand is sanded ...
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.carpc.si%2FGalerija%2FAvtomobilizem%2FAudiTT%2FIntercooler_3.jpg&hash=2f8b92439ce2a18eeecd1bf256e69676115a7394)
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they are rebranded they're the exact same as the THS, Airtec, Darkside coolers.
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same one ?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/UK-VW-GOLF-GTI-06-10-2-0T-TURBO-MK5-FMIC-INTERCOOLER-KIT-VERSION-2-/331368888539
Core length: 24"
Core height: 16"
Core thickness" 2.25"
Inlet / outlet : 2.75"
End to end length: 28-36"
This one ?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/UK-VW-GOLF-GTI-06-10-2-0T-TURBO-MK5-FMIC-INTERCOOLER-KIT-VERSION-2-RED-/350678586049
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70 odd quid for the whole kit? thats insanely cheap!
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I don't know how they can do it tbh - raw material + tooling costs + manufacture + packing + transport ---- for £70
That just highlights the standard mark up on goods ...
The question is, are they any good ? In the picture they look the same as the £550 ones.
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Im not sure if its the light, but the end tanks look smaller than the THS/Eurojet ones, also look smaller than the £180 one i bought and fitted.
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Ive just took a punt and ordered the £70 one will get pics up when it arrives :happy2:
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Will be interesting to see what turns up. Would be good to get the input of other that have bought similar ICs.
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Has the price increased since this morning? The ones linked above are over £100 now
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Yep - was £70 this morning
May have been a pricing error before. Stillnot bad for £113. Dan got a bargain. :pomppomp:
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Yep - was £70 this morning
May have been a pricing error before. Stillnot bad for £113. Dan got a bargain. :pomppomp:
Agreed! I'll wait for feedback and if it's ok I'll be getting one myself!
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Well mine turned up and looks good quality.
Came with boost hose clamps and hoses and a few connecting couplers.
Looks like its had a brand on the side and has been ground/sanded back.
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Hi Callum,
Excellent! Perhaps you can post some photos of the ic? Especially the welds and what you can see of the core to get an idea of the density and construction.
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Wonder if it's the same as the THS or Airtec ones ...
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Hi Callum,
Excellent! Perhaps you can post some photos of the ic? Especially the welds and what you can see of the core to get an idea of the density and construction.
Yes i will sort some pics out tomorrow for use :happy2:
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Check the coupler fits your existing pipework before you attempt fitting it, otherwise you'll need to order a correct fitting coupler first