Stage 2 s3 8v facelift

[Dunkz]

Hi all, looking at getting my s3 8v mapped soon. I already have a revo intake, just ordered scorpion decat downpipe and I will order a turbo elbow also before mapping. So the question is, is it really worth the extra £ to get an uprated intercooler before mapping? On a bit of a tight budget so any info would be great thanks.

 

[Boydie]

It is advised to get a FMIC for stage 2 - if you are prepared to go to Stage 2 then IMO you best be safe than sorry and take all precautions to ensure the safety of your car.

I have:

• Forge FMIC
• Forge throttle pipe

 

[Dunkz]

It is advised to get a FMIC for stage 2 - if you are prepared to go to Stage 2 then IMO you best be safe than sorry and take all precautions to ensure the safety of your car.

I have:

• Forge FMIC
• Forge throttle pipe

Thanks mate. Yeh I'm trying to jump the gun really so I can get it all done quicker but you're right il do the cooler too cheers mate

 

[MikeParkin]

Hi all, looking at getting my s3 8v mapped soon. I already have a revo intake, just ordered scorpion decat downpipe and I will order a turbo elbow also before mapping. So the question is, is it really worth the extra £ to get an uprated intercooler before mapping? On a bit of a tight budget so any info would be great thanks.

A tight budget! Haha I’ve heard that before.

 

[Dunkz]

A tight budget! Haha I’ve heard that before.

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[MikeParkin]

It doesn’t matter pal.

 

[Starry]

Always better to have a FMIC but you can get away without, especially in the colder months. MRC get good results with out a cooler.

 

[Dunkz]

Always better to have a FMIC but you can get away without, especially in the colder months. MRC get good results with out a cooler.

Thanks mate

 

[teamspb]

We are in the same boat as you...I can do it now without the cooler, or can wait a couple of months and get the cooler and do a "proper" stage 2.

What cooler are you going for? Im going down the Wagner route

 

[MikeParkin]

Wagner is the best option in my opinion, I have one and I didn’t want to change it again at a later date so got the best.

 

[Dunkz]

Just missed out on a wagner . Maybe going airtec I think. Been using them for years now and always had great results. Often better than the more expensive brands.

 

[MikeParkin]

I think the results are very similar with any brand really, just depends on what your wanting really.