Uprated TIP, why?

[Ian_83]

I see a lot, people are using a new TIP with a FMIC. Is the setup not a typical on these engines? ie: turbo charge pipe into FMIC, FMIC into inlet manifold?

Seems to be a lot of extra pipes on there? I take it you *need* this pipe, even with a FMIC?

 

[A3 Oly]

This pipe is the Turbo intake pipe from the airbox/filter. this doesnt go to the IC.

 

[sportstractor]

clue is in the name.

These are alot less restrictive than the stock item

 

[Ian_83]

Ah! I'm at the wrong end (that's what she said) . ta!

 

[<tuffty/>]

On K04 turbo'd engines (S3, TT and LCR) the OEM TIP is prone to collapsing and as seen on Welly's S3 with a hybrid K04 will cavitate as it struggles to draw air through it.... a silicon TIP won't collapse like the OEM one and especially once remapped the engine will generate more heat whilst trying to draw more air so a silicon TIP will help sort that out...

On a K03 turbo'd engine the TIP is a pile of junk... it has a squashed alloy end that fits to the turbo and small bore inlet beyond that... silicon tip on these supplement a remap...

If you need more proof of the benefits of changing the TIP, have a read of this...

http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/a3-s3-forum-8l-chassis/109356-3inch-tip-tests-danes-s3-today.html

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[DJ_Troopa]

I would highly recommend a silicone TIP. Definitely made a difference on mine when i got one on. Spool up was quicker and sound got louder. Going to redline felt loads better with no sluggish feel like the standard TIP.

 

[badger5]

3inch for the win.. hehe

 

[Ian_83]

Looks like some nice gains up top, strange with the loss of torque lower down. Then again, the new map sorted that out massively . I take it a 3 inch TIP is too large for my car? 1.8t AGU.

 

[Dane]

3inch for the win.. hehe

 

[S3BAM]

Shame u missed my Forge Tip Group buy

U will require a FM180IND for yours(If u went for Forge Tip)

Sadly all i have left are FM225IND(S3 FIT) In Black or Red(From non payers)

They were £108 delivered or £100 collected

I may see if i can do another in the New Year