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INTERCOOLER UPGRADE

Firstboost

Firstboost

Go Kart Champion
Location
East Bay Area
iTsLiKeAnEgG said:
I ended up purchasing the APR intercooler today. I was deciding between it and Wagner but did not want to do the modifications required to fit the Wagner.
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Let us know if you have issues with the intercooler rocking back and causing fitment issues with the lower portion of the intake box and the hose that comes off of the radiator for the DSG unit. A couple guys have this issue. I can't say it's install error or something else.

http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthre...ercooler-Stock-Intake-DSG-Busted-Coolant-Hose
 
Bdurrell

Bdurrell

Ready to race!
Location
Florida
Car(s)
2019 Z06
iTsLiKeAnEgG said:
I ended up purchasing the APR intercooler today. I was deciding between it and Wagner but did not want to do the modifications required to fit the Wagner.
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Good for you. It fits with perfectly. I've seen an install. I will be purchasing an APR intercooler very soon also (3 weeks).
Did you get the APR replacement hoses as well?
 
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biglilsteve

Ready to race!
Location
The Nation's Capital
Have an appointment next Friday to go from stock to stage 2. APR ECU/TCU, DP, intake, intercooler with full boost piping. Also getting plugs and a dsg check to ensure I have proper fluid level.

I'll report as well with any perceived differences in low-end turbo lag.

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AtlantaDad

AtlantaDad

Drag Race Newbie
Location
Cumming, GA
biglilsteve said:
Have an appointment next Friday to go from stock to stage 2. APR ECU/TCU, DP, intake, intercooler with full boost piping. Also getting plugs and a dsg check to ensure I have proper fluid level.

I'll report as well with any perceived differences in low-end turbo lag.

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Baller alert!

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biglilsteve

Ready to race!
Location
The Nation's Capital
Reggie Enchilada said:
You should notice better throttle response with that setup. I did when I did my charge pipes and IC
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Yeah I'm truly only expecting positive outcomes. Naturally I am going to be paranoid though. Just want the car to still drive smooth as a daily.

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MiamiBourne

MiamiBourne

Go Kart Champion
Location
South Florida
Car(s)
2016 6MT Golf R Oryx
Firstboost said:
It doesn't give you MORE power per se, it allows your IAT's to stay low so you can keep consistent power for multiple high mph pulls, track racing, or drag racing. You should see lower pressure drop across the core as well.

I'll get back to you once my clutch is put in. I can't utilize the intercooler's performance when I can't go anywhere lol.
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What clutch are you going with?
 
Golf R1

Golf R1

Ready to race!
Location
Tampa Bay
Reggie Enchilada said:
You should notice better throttle response with that setup. I did when I did my charge pipes and IC
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biglilsteve said:
Yeah I'm truly only expecting positive outcomes. Naturally I am going to be paranoid though. Just want the car to still drive smooth as a daily.
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Nothing to worry about, you'll love the improved responsiveness. It's a better daily stage II vs stock imo. Relax and enjoy!
 
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jp03191

Passed Driver's Ed
Location
Iowa
OP the best way to think about an intercooler isn't from a power gain perspective its from a power maintenance perspective. An upgraded IC will allow you to maintain power levels longer (especially in hot climates). For example, in NC during the summer my MK6 GTI at stage 2 would heat soak like a MFer almost to the point that at times it felt like I wasn't tuned. After adding an upgraded IC I felt the power levels stayed more on par with what I experienced in cooler weather from the stage 2 tune. Hope this helps.
 
Firstboost

Firstboost

Go Kart Champion
Location
East Bay Area
MiamiBourne said:
What clutch are you going with?
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I have a Southbend Stage 3 Daily with Fluidampr ready to roll. I'm going to have ED put them in when I head to down to So-Cal this summer.
 
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hal

Ready to race!
Location
Bahrain
biglilsteve said:
Have an appointment next Friday to go from stock to stage 2. APR ECU/TCU, DP, intake, intercooler with full boost piping. Also getting plugs and a dsg check to ensure I have proper fluid level.

I'll report as well with any perceived differences in low-end turbo lag.

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I wouldn't worry about turbo lags with this setup. My concern is on stock but it seems from the responses the lag shouldn't be as bad as I think.
 
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tdi_spec

New member
Location
United States
biglilsteve said:
Have an appointment next Friday to go from stock to stage 2. APR ECU/TCU, DP, intake, intercooler with full boost piping. Also getting plugs and a dsg check to ensure I have proper fluid level.

I'll report as well with any perceived differences in low-end turbo lag.

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I just had the same exact things minus the boost piping done to my car yesterday. There is absolutely less low-end turbo lag in my opinion. Down below 3,000 rpm this feels about as close to a V8 as you can probably get out of a 2 liter engine.
 
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biglilsteve

Ready to race!
Location
The Nation's Capital
diezel_dave said:
I just had the same exact things minus the boost piping done to my car yesterday. There is absolutely less low-end turbo lag in my opinion. Down below 3,000 rpm this feels about as close to a V8 as you can probably get out of a 2 liter engine.
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Below 3k definitely needs help so I am looking forward to it. Thanks for sharing (and making me even more impatient)!

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