Intercoolers

[Blugg]

Posted in the right section for once

What choice is there for intercoolers

Be nice to do some research of which will go into the Bug.
Then see if i can find one

Done the Stage 1 remap, can't get the Hybrid Turbo and Stage 2 until i have the intercooler. So that's why i am asking for recommendations

[DZLBUG]

Originally Posted by Blugg

Posted in the right section for once

What choice is there for intercoolers

Be nice to do some research of which will go into the Bug.
Then see if i can find one

Done the Stage 1 remap, can't get the Hybrid Turbo and Stage 2 until i have the intercooler. So that's why i am asking for recommendations

Tyrolsport is really the only plug and play option. I don't see it as a requirement for further mods, unless you are regularly going on the track or continually driving at way above legal speeds with your foot to the floor. In normal day to day driving (even while giving it the beans), its just not going to get heatsoaked enough to matter. Even if it did, all it would do is pull back fueling slightly.

If you feel the need to drop the coin anyways:
http://www.tyrolsport.com/index.php?...page_id=nbsmic


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[Blugg]

Originally Posted by DZLBUG

Tyrolsport is really the only plug and play option. I don't see it as a requirement for further mods, unless you are regularly going on the track or continually driving at way above legal speeds with your foot to the floor. In normal day to day driving (even while giving it the beans), its just not going to get heatsoaked enough to matter. Even if it did, all it would do is pull back fueling slightly.

If you feel the need to drop the coin anyways:
TyrolSport New Beetle SMIC - Comparison of new beetle intercooler vs. our UG SMIC


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Thankyou very much for the link and the extra write up. Just need to source one now

I think it's better to have one just in case. If it's not used as much, then hopefully it will last longer Thanks again for the info, i didn't realise you didn't need one

[Blugg]

Is this the right one ?

It only mentions New Beetle 1.8T

Forge Side Mount Intercooler Kit - Mk4 1.8T | eBay

[billymade]

Looks like these guys have some:

ABD Racing:
ABD Racingwerks, Inc.: ABD Racing 1.8T Front Mount Intercooler fits Beetle 1.8T/TDI

Looks like people have had luck stuffing in some "generic" ones too! New Beetle FMIC - TDIClub Forums

[DZLBUG]

Originally Posted by Blugg

I think it's better to have one just in case. If it's not used as much, then hopefully it will last longer Thanks again for the info, i didn't realise you didn't need one

Intercoolers dont wear out...

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[TDI_bubble]

True, but they will oxidize and get nasty on the outside as well as inside. With oil and dust/dirt, anything that makes it past the air filter.
Rocks and bugs usually do them in after a few years for FMIC's.

[Kingcodez]

I roll the car forward and its already heat soaked.
If I push I hit 130 IATs in 80-ish weather, anything hotter, like the whole period from May-Now then 140-150. Cruising around 120 during the day, 80-90 at night.