[Shelton86]

Me again seeking knowledge from you guys don’t shoot me....

Anyway I’m looking online and Intercoolers are mega money
Forge £1k+ air tech £6-£700 even second hand £4-£500
So my question is would an eBay special £100-£200 larger Intercooler perform better than a standard RS3 8p Intercooler ?

And lastly what’s the going rate for an Undamaged good cond 8p standard Intercooler ??

Thanks 😊

[Evil Diesel]

If it is the real deal on Ebay and branded I don't think I would have a problem for the 8P. Lots of people strip off mods prior to sale so, if genuine, no issue at all.

[Shelton86]

Thanks for reply

eBay special I mean the unbranded generic larger intercoolers

[RS3Dell]

Me again seeking knowledge from you guys don’t shoot me....
Anyway I’m looking online and Intercoolers are mega money
Forge £1k+ air tech £6-£700 even second hand £4-£500
So my question is would an eBay special £100-£200 larger Intercooler perform better than a standard RS3 8p Intercooler ?
And lastly what’s the going rate for an Undamaged good cond 8p standard Intercooler ??
Thanks

Shelton.

The stock IC comes from the 8J TTS which run 265ps & barely adequate on the 340ps RS3.

The Forge has a good reputation & well made, can't commit on the Airtec tho on the RS3.

If you have a look at the aftermarket ICs for the RS3 your see a modified crash bar is included due to the space behind the bumper so that may answer your question about Ebay specials.

If you can keep an eye out for a good condition 2nd hand Forge in the £500/£650 you won't go wrong.

Wagner do a direct replacement for the oem IC which by the looks would be ok on a stock non mapped RS3.

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Dell.

Edited by RS3Dell, 27 October 2019 - 07:24 PM.

[Shelton86]

Thanks Dell

So I’ll keep an eye out for a forge see if I can snipe one cheap (I take it I need to make sure it has the crash bar part with it ?)

[Shelton86]

P.s the internet is costing me ££££ lmao 😂
In the last 6 weeks I’ve bought an RS3 8p then full service with plugs and upgraded high flow panel filter also I’ve just ordered a dogbone and floor mats etc and paid £700 for x4 PS4’s I’m gonna be soooo broke ☹️ 😂

[RS3Dell]

Thanks Dell
So I’ll keep an eye out for a forge see if I can snipe one cheap (I take it I need to make sure it has the crash bar part with it ?)

Yes make sure it comes with the modified crash bar !

Dell.

[RS3Dell]

P.s the internet is costing me ££££ lmao 😂
In the last 6 weeks I’ve bought an RS3 8p then full service with plugs and upgraded high flow panel filter also I’ve just ordered a dogbone and floor mats etc and paid £700 for x4 PS4’s I’m gonna be soooo broke ☹️ 😂

Welcome to owning an RS3 😂

Dell.

[Evil Diesel]

The parts are not the issue - the filling station is what is wiping me out. I recokn the average of 21 mpg over the first 15,000 miles might have something to do with it.

 

Mind you - they have generally been an enjoyable 15,000 miles - not something you could say sat behind the wheel of a Prious.

[T-800]

You can’t go wrong with the Forge.

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[Shelton86]

Haha true I’m enjoying more than my old Subaru’s forums are a lot now friendly too 😂 they didn’t really like noobs.
Petrol I don’t mind it’s small amounts at a time “sort off” in comparison to £100s that I’m spending on bits and bobs.

That forge looks nice !!!

Next big expense will be getting the proper RS3 embossed seats as I think mine had wingbacks originally as they’ve been replaced with red and black leather seats (s-Line I presume) which means my seats don’t heat properly or not at all which is annoying they both say temp sensor error 🥵

[Evil Diesel]

You can’t go wrong with the Forge.

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Its a nice bit of kit that Sean but, just out of interest, have you fitted it in anticipation of a stage 2 tune? If so then spill the beans!

[T-800]

Its a nice bit of kit that Sean but, just out of interest, have you fitted it in anticipation of a stage 2 tune? If so then spill the beans!

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[Evil Diesel]

A cheeky JB4 - you bad boy!

[Evil Diesel]

We need a review my man!