Has anybody done this before?

This is the intercooler I'm thinking of....

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TwinPass-Intercooler-FMIC-Medium-65mm-inlets-180mm-high-Highly-Polished-/220967239609?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3372ac7fb9

I've ran a Shark map for a while now and had no issues of boost pipes popping off (touch wood). Nothing to big and nothing thats going to be a PITA to mount.

Running the pipes from the FMIC to the standard boost pipes shouldn't be to difficult right?

It's what the forge pipe kit for the SS cooler does

Interesting, the standard boost pipes that connect to the SMIC, would I have to modify them at all to mate upto a metal boost pipe with the flared ends?

Interesting, the standard boost pipes that connect to the SMIC, would I have to modify them at all to mate upto a metal boost pipe with the flared ends?

no,the forge one comes with connectors that resemble the ends of the plastic ones but made from metal. . they just clip straight in.

:-)

you can buy them separate i believe and connect them to metal boost pipes using silicone hose and micalor clamps

Edited 22 October, 201213 yr by vrs'burks

Thanks, that looks like exactly what I need. Does the MAP sensor clip into the standard intercooler or does it clip into a pipe.

The pipe work for Forges own intercooler for the Fabia (the single pass style) looks as though it would be perfect for my twin pass setup! All I'd need then would be a couple of reducers and maybe a couple lengths of metal pipe!

Thanks, that looks like exactly what I need. Does the MAP sensor clip into the standard intercooler or does it clip into a pipe.

The pipe work for Forges own intercooler for the Fabia (the single pass style) looks as though it would be perfect for my twin pass setup! All I'd need then would be a couple of reducers and maybe a couple lengths of metal pipe!

The Map sensor clips into the SMIC, so if you don't get the forge pipe kit, you'll need a pipe http://www.forgemotorsport.co.uk/content.asp?inc=product&cat=&product=FMMAPT to mount the sensor in.

Does any body know what size of these I would need for connecting to the standard boost pipes?

http://www.forgemotorsport.co.uk/content.asp?inc=product&cat=&product=FMABHC

Im not sure but i would check darkside, its where i got my turbo connector from and it came with a new seal.

Nice one! I didn't know darkside did them, I've got some pics and I will email them with my idea

Interesting, the same cooler I was using..... Exactly the same

I know mate, I'm just trying to work some things out then I will take it all apart on Saturday to measure up, before I comit to buy anything

You dot happen to know the size of your Forge hose couplers do you?

I bought that cooler last night! Im doing a similar setup as The Judge was doing. Complete replacement pipe work though, no standard left (to fall apart!)

I'll drop a picture up once it arrives to show quality etc

Thanks very much! Been thinking about this last night - if I didn't bother using the couplers then that would save me like £70! I would fit it the same way as the T X Autosport one, I could buy a spare top boost pipe and get a custom turbo pipe made up as I hear they are quite restrictive!

Just need to take it all apart and measure a few things

Dark side don't make the clips unfortunately! Ryan has advised me to change all of the pipes as I'd be keeping the ones which fail most often. I'll chop up the standard pipes for now and see how I get on with that. I could get some custom boost pipes made up

As promised, it arrived today:

How are you mounting it?

Looks like a decent enough cooler! I'm quite prepared to go with the TX Autosport kit if I'm honest.

I hope to mount it like the tx one using plates and bolts To the crash bar area. (i have no welding facilities!)

It seems good quality with the two parts internally seperated to force the air down the top, then back the bottom.

I wanted this style as the rear pipe passing the engine on the single pass is a flaw in my opinion. Short pipes, hardly any boost pressure loss.

Does sound better, are you going to be replacing all of the boost pipes or plumbing it into the standard ones?

I hope to mount it like the tx one using plates and bolts To the crash bar area. (i have no welding facilities!)

It seems good quality with the two parts internally seperated to force the air down the top, then back the bottom.

I wanted this style as the rear pipe passing the engine on the single pass is a flaw in my opinion. Short pipes, hardly any boost pressure loss.

IMO you have a few challenges. Assuming you want the cooler no lower than the upturn of the undertray or bumper.

I measured 150mm from the undertray to the extreme bottom of the bumper bar. I can't recall the exact measurements but you've 50-60mm to play with between the aircon condenser cylinder (erm.. thing) on the drivers side of the rad pack and the back of the bumper bar.

This might help.. but I've no idea of the details of the work done.

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/223876-intercooler-upgrade-discussion/page__st__60#entry2802206

You might be able to tilt your i/c and fit it all in without cutting... Or end up cutting the bumper bar. ISTR it's quite meaty in the middle though...

J.

this will not fit between the crash bar and bumper like the tx i am affraid. i had to trim the bottom threads off to stop the tx flexing my bumper and it is alot smaller than that :(

Ouch looks like the TX kit for me!!

I like a challenge

Ill obviously need to move this up into the crash bar, so cut the lower part, then cut some air holes in the crash bar.

Now then, where is my angle grinder!

nothing like abit of angle grinding to destress. i have just bought an ibiza crash bar and i could see it making things easier for you aswell because of the size difference, picked mine up for £30 posted off ebay.