UK intercooler V STI V Intercooler
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Question 1: Is it a worthwile upgrade given I'm running 1.25 bar on a TD04L
Question 2: How much would you expect to pay for a second hand good condition STI V intercooler
Question 3: Is is pretty much a straight swap in terms of fitting
Question 2: How much would you expect to pay for a second hand good condition STI V intercooler
Question 3: Is is pretty much a straight swap in terms of fitting
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Answer 1: I think mine was, got the Sti Pipework on mine aswell. Gave me an extra 0.1 bar of boost.
Question 2: I got mime for nothing , dunno, £125??
Question 3: Yes straight swap, consider doing the pipework underneath while your at it though, the stock rigid black plastic one is pants.
Question 2: I got mime for nothing , dunno, £125??
Question 3: Yes straight swap, consider doing the pipework underneath while your at it though, the stock rigid black plastic one is pants.
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Never mind the size, feel the width
I thought that too, the don't look much bigger. Does anyone know a rough % for how much better they are at reducing temps?
I thought that too, the don't look much bigger. Does anyone know a rough % for how much better they are at reducing temps?
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I'm suprised at the lack of interest/response to this thread. I was under the impression that this was a fairly common and well regarded upgrade....am I wrong?
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TBH I think if you drove identical cars, one with a standard IC and one with an STi one you probably wouldn't notice the difference from this part alone.
But its the colaboration of bits, decat, filter, v5 Intercooler, ECU, that all work hand in hand to improve things
But its the colaboration of bits, decat, filter, v5 Intercooler, ECU, that all work hand in hand to improve things
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The work on my car is nearing completion mate, so I can let you know what kind of difference it makes (although the one I'm getting fitted is larger still)
But let's just say, the standard UK TMIC (although holed in my case ) is a pretty poor compromise for any IC IMHO.
The STI model is larger, and you may be able to pick one up for about £250 on a couple of sites like Midland Impreza (and there's another but for the life of me can't remember just now )
The work on my car is nearing completion mate, so I can let you know what kind of difference it makes (although the one I'm getting fitted is larger still)
But let's just say, the standard UK TMIC (although holed in my case ) is a pretty poor compromise for any IC IMHO.
The STI model is larger, and you may be able to pick one up for about £250 on a couple of sites like Midland Impreza (and there's another but for the life of me can't remember just now )
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I believe that:
1) Std UK Turbo TMIC versus STI-V TMIC, the STI one has a better core and therefore more cooling potential than the UK one so, the answer to your question is yes it's a worthwhile mod only if you cannot afford a FMIC.
2) Price wise I think for a good example on the bbs expect to pay circa £200ish, Breaker will charge prob £250+
3) Depends on your MY, if your car is MY99/00 then it will be a straight swap over, shouldnt take more than 30-40 mins if you are capable with spanners.
1) Std UK Turbo TMIC versus STI-V TMIC, the STI one has a better core and therefore more cooling potential than the UK one so, the answer to your question is yes it's a worthwhile mod only if you cannot afford a FMIC.
2) Price wise I think for a good example on the bbs expect to pay circa £200ish, Breaker will charge prob £250+
3) Depends on your MY, if your car is MY99/00 then it will be a straight swap over, shouldnt take more than 30-40 mins if you are capable with spanners.
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LOL...me thinks you are right
They dont do too bad for an ol' uk!
When I have sold my dog, my patio doors and anything else I can imagine (not my 4rse) I will head down to the hybrid shop
They dont do too bad for an ol' uk!
When I have sold my dog, my patio doors and anything else I can imagine (not my 4rse) I will head down to the hybrid shop
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