MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: Janner_Sy on November 15, 2009, 12:50:42 pm
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to get the ,ost from my car im stilla few mods short.
I have the money now to either get:
a
Cat back exhaust
or a
forge twintercooler
which should i get,
initially i was after the intercooler. as i was having probs with theinlet temps very quickly. so far with this new map(of which ive been abusing quite a bit) i have had no such problems.
plus its winter so the temps are much lower and will continue to drop.
I already have a 3"pipewerx downpipe and cat, so the std 2.5" cat back could be restricting the exhaust system a bit. Also with the additional flow of exhaust gases that could reduce engine temps as well maybe??
what gains could i expect with each
By early nextr year i will have both anyway, but need to make the choice now
input appreciated guys.
Sy :happy2:
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I would get the cat back personally mate, I dont think it will free up too much power, but should free up the revs a little more and could possible bring the temps down slightly (no expert) , you will also get a some sound too so whilst you've got the cold winter that would be my choice then buy the intercooler in spring ready for summer :happy2:
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which should i get,
S3 Cooler :pomppomp:
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Catback.
As you've said- you are heading into winter.
(wheras it is just warming up down here, so an intercooler is on order for me!)
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all 3 mounts. :smiley:
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mounts :scared: they wernt in the list.
theyare part of my 8 year bonus big spend out in June though, alongside a diff and BBK
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Cat back all the way for me :wink: :happy2:
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Its cold now, no need for an intercooler until March/April.
I'm not a fan of loud exhausts, but if you want it, get it :smiley:
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I would get the cat back personally mate, I dont think it will free up too much power, but should free up the revs a little more and could possible bring the temps down slightly (no expert) , you will also get a some sound too so whilst you've got the cold winter that would be my choice then buy the intercooler in spring ready for summer :happy2:
.... x 2. Cat-back first.
And when it's intercooler take your time checking out the 3 main contenders: Forge, S3, TSH. There's also APR but is it really worth the extra money?
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Agreed, go for the exhaust first, and get the cooler in March, when it will start to be needed
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well think im decided on the cat back now. which one do i buy though, pipewrx, blueflame or non res miltek. i wanted to choose the cat back TBH, you guys just helped make it sound like the right decision.
(wander if it'll heat soak with 3 power runs on the dyno in surrey??
As for intercooler there are 3 choices, For some reason i want two out of the three. I really want to try the S3 and forge together. Anybody done that on here??
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As for intercooler there are 3 choices, For some reason i want two out of the three. I really want to try the S3 and forge together. Anybody done that on here??
Top Cat has that IC combo on his car.
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I really want to try the S3 and forge together. Anybody done that on here??
....Yes, several. Hurdy and Teutonic_Tamer come to mind.
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As for intercooler there are 3 choices, For some reason i want two out of the three. I really want to try the S3 and forge together. Anybody done that on here??
Top Cat has that IC combo on his car.
is there a review on here for it, cant find it in a thread search. be interested to know if he noticed this 'lag' that you read about
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Cat back as has been said, seeing as it is winter no need for IC. :signLOL:
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Cat back Si, you know it makes sense :wink:
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Dont bother with an intercooler untill you want MORE from stage 2/+.
Not hot enough in this country currently or only unless your a regular track day user.
Cat back Non Res milly gets my vote.
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Cat back non res Milltek from me as well.
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Reading his posts elsewhere Sy has now already decided to get the cat-back first.
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Sh!t sorry guys. looking into piper cat back now. bargain @ £388 incl postage and vat.
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LOL, was just about to post to say get a catback too :laugh:
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im not going to lie, deep down i wanted to get the cat back all along. just wanted you to all say the same. See I appreciate your help.
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Jetex is £285 inc delivery.
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which one then?????
what do youreckon guys which one should I go for.
Im torn between the #1 and #2(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.millteksport.com%2Fmedia%2Fimages%2Fnews%2F57.2.jpg&hash=169034eb4e438138cf699cf88c2755e28219f6b9)
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id say 3. oem style but bigger :party:
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Definitely not '4'.
Having had both straight-cut and slash-cut on mine I much prefer slash-cut.
Twin slash-cut would be ideal imo but I don't see it as available.
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I'd say 3 tbh
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I'd say No1 out of those, unless there is a cut out for the exhaust in the rear bumper that suits No3 better. :smiley:
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:happy2:
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Ohhh that's nice. Apr?
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Ohhh that's nice. Apr?
yup, here's one with new rear bumper:
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fits nicely with the gti rear bumper
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Hmm nice!
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^^^^
Yep, I said earlier that twin slash-cut was the best.