Airtec intercooler

[Asif Shamsudeen]

i own a Audi s3 saloon 2015 pre facelift. My cars going into airtec next week as they want to develop an intercooler for the s3 8v. They currently have a rs3 there for development. Will keep everyone updated on how it goes and how much the intercooler will roughly cost.

 

[pburv]

i own a Audi s3 saloon 2015 pre facelift. My cars going into airtec next week as they want to develop an intercooler for the s3 8v. They currently have a rs3 there for development. Will keep everyone updated on how it goes and how much the intercooler will roughly cost.

I'm sure @Rob2k68 will follow this closely...

 

[Rob2k68]

Yeah will be interesting to see what they come up with - already a busy market with I/Cs already available from Forge, Wagner Tuning, APR and Revo.

 

[pburv]

Yeah will be interesting to see what they come up with - already a busy market with I/Cs already available from Forge, Wagner Tuning, APR and Revo.

You going down this route surely? Or have you already done it?

 

[Rob2k68]

You going down this route surely? Or have you already done it?

Already done mate, had the direct fit Revo Intercooler fitted a couple of months ago ...

 

[pburv]

Already done mate, had the direct fit Revo Intercooler fitted a couple of months ago ...

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Ahh..Wasn't sure...lol

 

[Pederson]

Anyone know what core each company uses for their intercooler?

 

[MikeParkin]

No sure what my Wagner is ?

 

[RedRS3Reilly]

Did

No sure what my Wagner is ?

you keep your air con?

 

[rcnacura]

What does CTS turbo FMIC use? Just bought one.

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[James Cole]

How was the upgrade? any info on the benefits that you felt?

 

[MikeParkin]

Did

you keep your air con?

Yes Sir!

Had to slightly modify the inner bumper to get pipes in but working sound @RedS3Reilly

 

[Salik Sajid]

Already done mate, had the direct fit Revo Intercooler fitted a couple of months ago ...

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Hey Rob,
Did u felt any difference after getting Revo intercooler? i got it fitted last month and i can tell the better response or maybe its placebo effect.

 

[Rob2k68]

Hey Rob,
Did u felt any difference after getting Revo intercooler? i got it fitted last month and i can tell the better response or maybe its placebo effect.

Had mine fitted when ambient temps were around 9 degrees so the effects were minimal to be honest other than improved throttle response - as I understand it it's very environment dependant but the basic law of physics (chemistry?) applies the cooler the air the more oxygen it carries the more fuel it can burn and the more power !! Should prevent the ECU throttling back power due to high temps so if you do any dyno runs you'll get more consistency.

 

[Salik Sajid]

Had mine fitted when ambient temps were around 9 degrees so the effects were minimal to be honest other than improved throttle response - as I understand it it's very environment dependant but the basic law of physics (chemistry?) applies the cooler the air the more oxygen it carries the more fuel it can burn and the more power !! Should prevent the ECU throttling back power due to high temps so if you do any dyno runs you'll get more consistency.

Will be dyno'ing again in couple of week, here the temp get really warm/hot in summer around 30-35c. Just waiting for cts turbo elbow pipe and gfb+ before dyno.

 

[Rob2k68]

Will be dyno'ing again in couple of week, here the temp get really warm/hot in summer around 30-35c. Just waiting for cts turbo elbow pipe and gfb+ before dyno.

Jammy so and so -4.5 this morning going to work LoL . Where in the world are you ??

I have both of those on my car - they work really well

 

[S3 Turbo]

Has anyone tested the Airtec IC yet??

It is by far the cheapest I have found in Europe.

Just wonder if it requres trimming?
And what about the efficiency and quality?

Is it worth saving money compared to Wagner, IE and other highly ranked brands?

 

[Asif Shamsudeen]

Hey there, my cars just come back from development from airtec. It's a straight fit and a really good intercooler. My car bhp went from 314 to 329 by just adding the intercooler.

 

[S3 Turbo]

Hey there, my cars just come back from development from airtec. It's a straight fit and a really good intercooler. My car bhp went from 314 to 329 by just adding the intercooler.

Nice!
Tempting alternative at the right price.

Do you have any graphs?

 

[Salik Sajid]

Hey there, my cars just come back from development from airtec. It's a straight fit and a really good intercooler. My car bhp went from 314 to 329 by just adding the intercooler.

Is it cheaper than Revo and Forge intercooler?

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[deanshaw24]

Is it cheaper than Revo and Forge intercooler?

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I would imagine it's a fair bit cheaper?

 

[Asif Shamsudeen]

Here is a dyno graph... my car done a before and after run.

 

[MrFlibble]

Hi Asif, what map do you have? Or was this with factory firmware?

 

[Asif Shamsudeen]

This is with factory firmware. Its going to go for a stage 2 remap. The car has a full armytrix exhaust with a sports cat, vwr600 induction kit and the airtec intercooler.