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All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Technical Workshop => Topic started by: AIR_CHILLED on June 18, 2015, 06:53:03 pm

Title: Should I fit S3 intercooler to my tdi or edition 30?
Post by: AIR_CHILLED on June 18, 2015, 06:53:03 pm: I have just bought a very good condition S3 intercooler with alloy end tanks but I have a choice dilemma on what car I should fit it to, what would you do in my position?

I have a 54 plate A3 tdi (bkd 2.0 litre) daily driver which has boost leaks because of the sh*te connectors so the S3 intercooler is a direct fit and would eliminate the trouble some connectors or I could just fix / replace the standard set-up and....

On the other hand I have a 07 plate edition 30 at APR Stage 1+ with standard intercooler so the S3 ic would also fit directly and improve things.
My plans for the eddy is to go to stage 2+ so from what I've read the S3 ic would be wasted on a 360bhp KO4 car in the summer correct? And therefore I should upgrade to something better in the long run.
Your opinions are welcome.

Mike.
Title: Re: Should I fit S3 intercooler to my tdi or edition 30?
Post by: jhook661 on June 18, 2015, 08:04:22 pm: Put s3 ic on the tdi and upgrade the eddy to THS airtek or Apr :happy2:
Title: Re: Should I fit S3 intercooler to my tdi or edition 30?
Post by: AJP on June 18, 2015, 08:15:14 pm: If you're thinking of tuning the BKD then it'd make sense.

Otherwise just fix the boost leaks and put the S3 cooler on the Eddy. I'd bet it will help your inlet temps no end at 300+ on a K04. It's nice to have a bit of headroom.
Title: Re: Should I fit S3 intercooler to my tdi or edition 30?
Post by: Andy on June 18, 2015, 08:36:28 pm: I never had trouble with my bkd standard i/c if you need any pipes or oem cooler I have took of mine
Title: Re: Should I fit S3 intercooler to my tdi or edition 30?
Post by: AIR_CHILLED on June 18, 2015, 09:34:12 pm: Thanks for your replies thus far and two differing opinions which is why my decision is hard to make.
I've wanted to remap the BKD so adding the S3 intercooler would make good sense.

S3 intercooler on anything beyond 300bhp is already at it's limit.
Mmm maybe I've made up my mind in theory??
Your input is very much appreciated.
Title: Re: Should I fit S3 intercooler to my tdi or edition 30?
Post by: jhook661 on June 18, 2015, 09:57:08 pm: Go for bigger intercooler mate s3 ic isn't much good for stage 2 on wards on a k04
Title: Re: Should I fit S3 intercooler to my tdi or edition 30?
Post by: AIR_CHILLED on June 24, 2015, 10:53:13 am: Quote from: maxitrol on June 18, 2015, 08:36:28 pm
I never had trouble with my bkd standard i/c if you need any pipes or oem cooler I have took of mine
Hi Maxitrol,
Thanks for your reply, I missed the comment about you having some hoses available for BKD.
I've changed the o-rings but the pipes keep being blown off therefore I think it's a fault with the metal tabs on both connectors being worn.
Can I purchase yours off you if they are in good condition?

Thanks,
Mike.
Title: Re: Should I fit S3 intercooler to my tdi or edition 30?
Post by: Andy on June 24, 2015, 07:57:45 pm: Hello Mike if you fit the s3 cooler you just cut the metal ends of and just jubilee clip them on as I did with mine,if your still running the oem cooler mine won't fit now due to them been modified sorry for the confusion
Title: Re: Should I fit S3 intercooler to my tdi or edition 30?
Post by: Andy on June 24, 2015, 08:00:55 pm: This is the kit I put on mine from dark side
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fcc20%2Fmaxitrol%2FBKD_Pipe_Kit_New__70425.1405453630.400.300_zpsgstdnrm9.jpg&hash=94569f1139c0c26555145d3806f839882a4df17e)
Title: Re: Should I fit S3 intercooler to my tdi or edition 30?
Post by: AIR_CHILLED on June 24, 2015, 11:20:26 pm: Yes I did consider this kit in favour of buying expensive oem hoses y from the Audi, it looks like a nice set-up with the adaptors to run standard intercooler.
Title: Re: Should I fit S3 intercooler to my tdi or edition 30?
Post by: DFish on June 25, 2015, 02:59:40 pm: I was told a trick to stop the pipes popping off, stick a jubbly clip over the retaining srping, mine have'nt popped off since.

Fish
Title: Re: Should I fit S3 intercooler to my tdi or edition 30?
Post by: AIR_CHILLED on June 26, 2015, 03:07:55 pm: Hey dfish this is a good idea! I will give it a go.
At the moment I have zip ties around the hose and intercooler then strapped ties across each of them but this was unsuccessful.

My Ed30 at stage 1 leaks from these problematic seals as I can see oil on the undertray, the seals have been changed on that too.