to front mount intercooler or not!

[g60leigh]

Thinking of getting a autobahn88 fmic. but not sure if I would be wasting my money?
I have a 96 a4 1.8T. it is aeb engine. revo chip. n75j valve. forge recirc valve. k&n panel filter and jetex stainless exhaust.
car is running 11-12psi boost
Do you guys think I will get any benefit from a front mount intercooler (standard bumper)
Thanks people

 

[Blue_Thunder]

Have you run Vagcom logs to see what your IAT's are with your current setup?

I wouldn't have thought an FMIC would give you much benefit unless you are running high boost or living somewhere with high ambient temperatures.

 

[TFSI]

Thinking of getting a autobahn88 fmic. but not sure if I would be wasting my money?
I have a 96 a4 1.8T. it is aeb engine. revo chip. n75j valve. forge recirc valve. k&n panel filter and jetex stainless exhaust.
car is running 11-12psi boost
Do you guys think I will get any benefit from a front mount intercooler (standard bumper)
Thanks people

The engines i work with boost at 2.6 Bar (36-37 psi) and the intake manifold air temp is normally around 25 centigrade. thats with a front mount intercooler.

 

[macca]

i have similar setup and yes it made a difference, i think most noticably will be in the summer as my intake temps felt high when driving.

i have cut away front of bumper though so fully exposed, have got an s4 bumper going on once i get the new mounts.

not sure how good it will be on a non cut bumper.

 

[96a6v6]

If you afford a FMIC, then go for it, Im sure you will notice a difference

 

[Markey]

It will lower temps best to try and do before and after tests to be sure, also looks cool and they are not that expensive.

 

[jcb]

proper ducting lessens the slice and dice approach to your bumper.
it certainly made a difference on mine

 

[g60leigh]

Going to stick with standar one for now and spend money elsewhere. any sugesstions?

 

[Bong Water]

Turbo inlet pipe

 

[g60leigh]

the one from the airbox, with all the off shoot pipes? I have ordered Autobah88 kits for both sides of intercooler

 

[Bong Water]

Sounds like it, here is the Forge one

http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=111156

 

[g60leigh]

This is the one I have ordered
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=300202038833&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=020

 

[docurley]

There is also a set of pipes in the Classifieds section.

 

[g60leigh]

These ones?: http://audi-sport.net/classifieds/showproduct.php/product/1612/cat/all

I won the ebay auction for them

 

[Markey]

Should be posting them tomorrow mate

The vacum hose was not inculded in this as per the pics but i will chuck on in as i found it in the garage yesterday.

 

[g60leigh]

great stuff mate. Thanks