MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: DaveyCupra on November 16, 2009, 08:47:41 am
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Hi guys, I found this OEM spec S3 intercooler on ebay, do you think this is a good price, I know there is no need to get one just yet as winter is upon us, but it would maybe make a worthwhile investment for the summer months.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Nissens-Turbo-Intercooler-AUDI-A3-S3-Mk2-2-0-TFSi-03_W0QQitemZ180417654598QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item2a01baef46
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??? plastic end tanks and pretty much the same price as an OEM S3 cooler - not the bargain it seems....
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I was under the impression the Audi Dealer's charged much more for them? Do you have a link to somewhere I can get a genuine Audi one for around the same dosh mate?
Also I think that pic is for an example image only, the cooler is all aluminium like the OEM audi part as far as I am aware.
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The s3 cooler is what i use on my motor, metal end caps and larger core than the cupra standard, and its doing a great job so far...
i can get these for about 150-180 new
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Great price there mate, :congrats: would you be able to supply me with one to Northern Ireland for that price nearer the time? :signLOL:
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Should be able to yeah PM sent
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Let us know also Wayne. :happy2:
My mates lost out on a few recently.
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How much bigger is the S3 cooler compared to the standard?
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How much bigger is the S3 cooler compared to the standard?
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that looks like a good mod, is it a straight fit and do you need to use different hoses, or even those from the S3 ?
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straight fit, you need to use the s3 hoses yes :)
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Reading the US forums, it would appear that the "new" S3 IC does indeed have plastic ends with a slightly different part number to it's all aluminium brother.
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why would they take a step back ??
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why would they take a step back ??
I think it's cheaper to make...
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I'd go for the TSH (THS?) rather than any with plastic ends.
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why would they take a step back ??
I think it's cheaper to make...
Cost and source of supply.
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I'd go for the TSH (THS?) rather than any with plastic ends.
Is there any specific reason why a cooler with plastic ends is suddenly no good. You have had 3 years trouble free motoring with yours in your GTI. :chicken:
The idea off fitting the S3 cooler is for better cooling, unless the plastic ends are causing a problem then i would not be letting it put me off. :happy2:
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I'd go for the TSH (THS?) rather than any with plastic ends.
Is there any specific reason why a cooler with plastic ends is suddenly no good. You have had 3 years trouble free motoring with yours in your GTI. :chicken:
The idea off fitting the S3 cooler is for better cooling, unless the plastic ends are causing a problem then i would not be letting it put me off. :happy2:
they are fine for standard... but if you want to increase boost and power then what would you rather have holding the pressure in? plastic or metal :happy2:
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There are tons of members on here who have had 330 BHP through the plastic ended IC on there ED 30, and i have not seen one report of them coming off. :smiley:
everyone seems to be just saying ooh plastic ends must be crap. You could have the same argument with nearly all the upgrades on your car. Is it not the same as your point on the intake. the results are just the same (there or there abouts )but the intake you use is only £150 :rolleye:
I am not trying to stir debate by the way i just dont see the logic in what is being said. :happy2:
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Its not only the platic ends its more so because it has a greater volume and better core..
my car peformed much better with the s3 over OEM seat one..
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Its not only the platic ends its more so because it has a greater volume and better core..
my car peformed much better with the s3 over OEM seat one..
Thats what i originally said :signLOL:
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I'd go for the TSH (THS?) rather than any with plastic ends.
Is there any specific reason why a cooler with plastic ends is suddenly no good. You have had 3 years trouble free motoring with yours in your GTI. :chicken:
The idea off fitting the S3 cooler is for better cooling, unless the plastic ends are causing a problem then i would not be letting it put me off. :happy2:
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Yup :) the cooler gets a thumbs up from me, its a cheapish upgrade and worth the money. Cant give any evidence but it seems to hold boost better, assumptions only but my stage one was 315 bhp, i fitted the cooler and intake and made 347 bhp ( revo boost +1 also)
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I'd go for the TSH (THS?) rather than any with plastic ends.
Is there any specific reason why a cooler with plastic ends is suddenly no good. You have had 3 years trouble free motoring with yours in your GTI. :chicken:
The idea off fitting the S3 cooler is for better cooling, unless the plastic ends are causing a problem then i would not be letting it put me off. :happy2:
....I think your point is very valid, TC. I've in fact had over 4 years trouble-free with oem plastic ends. I'm probably succumbing to the comments of other peeps on various car forums which claim that alu ends are 'better'. This in turn has probably been started by some nasty marketing people trying to steal an advantage over their competitors.
In the really long term (150k miles) I don't know which material would fare better. :happy2: