Whilst scouring the internet for some aftermarket pipes to replace the crappy stock ones I came accross this.

 

http://www.darksidedevelopments.co.uk/products/upgraded-side-mount-intercooler-kit-for-1-9-tdi-pd130-asz-and-us-spec-bewengine.html

 

Anyone got one or know anything about them?

 

Seems a good price and gets rid of the usual suspects for boost leaks.

Edited 16 August, 201312 yr by bluebrakes

Won't fit the Fabia unfortunately.

Well straight fit, could possibly fit with some modification, tbh if your going to spend that amount then you may as well get a FMIC. Don't forget there's VAT and shipping on Darksides prices which is where some people get caught out!

that's a shame. :(

 

Thought I might actually get rid of boost side pipe problems for good.

What issues are you having? I never had any with mine, only fitted a FMIC for performance

I've got all my standard hoses sitting in the shed. Not once did they blow off or anything.

I'm having trouble with the 90 intercooler hose just behind the undertray.

 

Replaced it two years ago and now it's ready to pop again.

 

I also need to replace the aluminium pipe that it joins on to.

The ones that goes from the silver pipe to the intercooler? I've got a spare one of those!

Haven't got the silver pipe though, I cut mine up as I haven't quite finished the intercooler piping yet - waiting till it goes in for the new turbo.

thanks for the offer, but if i can i think i'm going to replace all with aftermarket.

My mates got this on his golf and his got 202 hp and he get bad heat soak

thanks for the offer, but if i can i think i'm going to replace all with aftermarket.

Pretty sure Forge do all aftermarket hoses and the couplers etc, will work out pretty dear though.

If someone would design a set of replacement houses for the whole system that would be great! I know the top pipes have a decent write up on replacements but not the bottom.

From SFS website best money any smic owner will spend, has cured all the leaks on my BLT ibiza especially at the price of new vag hoses now

 

 

Got an Ibiza or Fabia 1.9tdi ? Our new hi flow turbo to intercooler kit is also ready, gets rid of turbo restriction and the feeble VAG end fittings, no more pipes blowing out!
Confirmed fit so far is Fabia 2 VRS 1.9TDi PD130 ASZ,
Ibiza MK4 FR130 Tdi ASZ 2003-2005 but should fit VW Lupo
RRP is £125+VAT but forum discounts are available. Kit includes alloy pipe, 2 silicone elbows with special oil fluoro liner, 2 machined alloy end fittings and 4 hose clips.

Edited 17 August, 201312 yr by spud31

From SFS website best money any smic owner will spend, has cured all the leaks on my BLT ibiza especially at the price of new vag hoses now

Got an Ibiza or Fabia 1.9tdi ? Our new hi flow turbo to intercooler kit is also ready, gets rid of turbo restriction and the feeble VAG end fittings, no more pipes blowing out!

Confirmed fit so far is Fabia 2 VRS 1.9TDi PD130 ASZ,

Ibiza MK4 FR130 Tdi ASZ 2003-2005 but should fit VW Lupo

RRP is £125+VAT but forum discounts are available. Kit includes alloy pipe, 2 silicone elbows with special oil fluoro liner, 2 machined alloy end fittings and 4 hose clips.

What link mate? You saying this is a direct fit a smic?

Cheers

sure does deigned to replace the standard hose from turbo the alloy pipe and 90deg hose into intercooler

removes the 2 centre connectors and allows engine to move so pipe isnt stressed.

Best money ive spent with match top pipe

your need to ring SFS performance as its not shown on there website but is on there facebook page

Edited 18 August, 201312 yr by spud31

Sorry i thought it was a replacement smic