Will this intercooler fit 3b ?

[ian4455]

With new pipes and custom made front cross member will this fit a 3b ?

Core size: 540mm x 180mm x 65mm
End to end 690mm/27"
2.25"(57mm) Inlet and Outlet

[andy10v]

440mm x 300mm x 76mm


780x300x76mm


This thread is worth a read.

http://www.s2forum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=20206&highlight=intercooler

Other options are aby, rs2 or wagner.

[s2_bo]

Ahh that brings back memories...

[nesshead6]

Andy, have you noticed much of a difference with the big intercooler? I have a 780mm as shown in the pic but am considering going down to standard or rs2 size.

[newsh]

Ahh that brings back memories...

Yep!

[nesshead6]

Might as well join in the fun........

[andy10v]

Andy, have you noticed much of a difference with the big intercooler? I have a 780mm as shown in the pic but am considering going down to standard or rs2 size.

No

Too many variables I am afraid, would need to data log before and after.

I would be curious as well how much more the longer ones drop the intake temperature than a shorter one.

Why are you thinking of downsizing?

[nesshead6]

Well, last year my flatmate took his RS2 to MRC to get it mapped after doing a big turbo conversion. Doug at MRC reckoned there is no need for him to install a bigger IC even though it is now running about 440bhp.

The only mods I have are a homefried ecu and turbo back 3 inch exhaust, and I (probably) never intend on taking the car beyond RS2 spec so thought i'd be as well just getting a RS2 or similar sized intercooler.

Plus, I hate seeing the big silver thing behind the bumper lol and there is a lot of extra pipework involved as you know. There is a kind of warbly sound at low revs which is pretty cool mind you thought this might be down to the extra length in the intake...