hi peeps, im after a bit of advice regarding an intercooler for my s1..dont really want to go front mount as im not running enough boost to warrant one and dont wanna cut the metal work either..havent got cash coming out my ears either..ive seen this one from AS and was wondering whether it will be worth while or a waste of money..ive heard comments like "your better off with an oven" etc so that dont really help..my thinking is its gotta be better than standard..will only have bout 12-14 ish psi..unless you guys know of better standard fitting ones? any help is appreciated..cheers

 

If money is tight save it mate, stock IC is good for 12 -14psi........ but only just!

 

forgot to put link up fo IC in question...anyway this is it...how well do you guys think this perform? cheers
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any opinions on the air tecs double capacity intercoolers people, arethey any better than the pace double capacity versions which I know get a slating on here

 

I have one on mine and the finish is good ie welding etc, fits good, not noticed any major gains but im only running 8 psi ( i fitted it before i took it to Motorsport developments but due to a slipping clutch, i cant run 18 psi)

 

wouldnt put anything other than grs on mines.just personal opinion as never had one bit of bother with them.

 

is that an AS intercooler you have?

is that a front mount or a standard fit replacemnt?

 

Yes a AS one for the S2

 

have you considered looking for a decent second hand cooler if funds are tight? prob get a decent fmic 2nd hand if you'd consider cutting just the middle bit if front panel out? grs for me too though.

 

i agree mate have one on my series 1 cant fault them best on market by mile