intercooler upgrade question

[shayan_a4]

hey guys so I'm looking to get a bigger intercooler, and i was just asking if anyone has any experience with the Pwrhaus FMIC? if so do you guys have any good or back feedback to give me about it?

[Jerry1847]

hey guys so I'm looking to get a bigger intercooler, and i was just asking if anyone has any experience with the Pwrhaus FMIC? if so do you guys have any good or back feedback to give me about it?

What other mods do you have?

If you just want bigger the 3.0 TDI is an nice upgrade and only ~$150. Direct fit also...

[shayan_a4]

What other mods do you have?

If you just want bigger the 3.0 TDI is an nice upgrade and only ~$150. Direct fit also...

i have pretty much everything, KN intake CTS hatless test pipe full turbo back exhaust and APR stage2, also where can i find a 3.0 tdi intercooler?

[shaunm82]

i have pretty much everything, KN intake CTS hatless test pipe full turbo back exhaust and APR stage2, also where can i find a 3.0 tdi intercooler?

Jerry actually has a nice setup for sale in the classifieds for the 3.0tdi. I ran with a 3.0 IC for about 6 months.. have since switched over to the pwrhaus fmic.

[shayan_a4]

Jerry actually has a nice setup for sale in the classifieds for the 3.0tdi. I ran with a 3.0 IC for about 6 months.. have since switched over to the pwrhaus fmic.

how was the 3.0tdi intercooler compared to the stock one? would u recommend it as a performance upgrade? or should i just wait it out and get the Pwrhaus one?

[blbroo]

I think shaunm82 has the pwrhaus and had the 3.0TDI before that.

[shaunm82]

how was the 3.0tdi intercooler compared to the stock one? would u recommend it as a performance upgrade? or should i just wait it out and get the Pwrhaus one?

It is def a nice upgrade over the stock unit. For the price, about $150 you certainly can't go wrong with it..even better deal if you talk with Jerry about his.

Do you still have the stock piping?

[blbroo]

Jerry actually has a nice setup for sale in the classifieds for the 3.0tdi. I ran with a 3.0 IC for about 6 months.. have since switched over to the pwrhaus fmic.

Got to it before I could even press post.

[shayan_a4]

It is def a nice upgrade over the stock unit. For the price, about $150 you certainly can't go wrong with it..even better deal if you talk with Jerry about his.

Do you still have the stock piping?

yea I'm still on my stock intercooler, if i wanted to run this would i need to buy any new piping or anything?

[shaunm82]

No, it is basically a bolt on. Might take a little elbow grease to get over the 3.0 inlet/outlet but would work with the stock hoses.

[shayan_a4]

No, it is basically a bolt on. Might take a little elbow grease to get over the 3.0 inlet/outlet but would work with the stock hoses.

alright bro thank you

[shayan_a4]

also do you know anywhere else i can get the 3.0tdi intercooler just incase i can't get it on the classifieds?

[bakerrrr]

I got mine from eBay, it was about $135 shipped

[shayan_a4]

I got mine from eBay, it was about $135 shipped

do you happen to have a link for that?

[bakerrrr]

This is the once I got
http://m.ebay.com/itm/331535386524?nav=SEARCH

[shayan_a4]

This is the once I got
http://m.ebay.com/itm/331535386524?nav=SEARCH

thanks man! also i have a 2014 B8.5, would that be a problem because this says its only for 09-2013 models

[bakerrrr]

Nah it shouldn't I have a 2014 and i didn't have any issues with it

[shayan_a4]

Nah it shouldn't I have a 2014 and i didn't have any issues with it

great bro thanks a lot!

[bakerrrr]

Yea no problem
It's a pretty good upgrade for the price, but just like mentioned before it's a PITA to get the hoses on

[shayan_a4]

Yea no problem
It's a pretty good upgrade for the price, but just like mentioned before it's a PITA to get the hoses on

alright man, where can i get silicone hoses from?

[Jerry1847]

alright man, where can i get silicone hoses from?

Eurocode has the hoses. Great kit with the sound box delete and 3.0/ IC.

[bakerrrr]

alright man, where can i get silicone hoses from?

Eurocode and CTS have a silicone kits, I used my stock hoses since from my research they didn't really do anything significant. I did buy eurocodes high flow intercooler pipe though, made it a bit smoother when boosting

[ND_audi]

I hate to be the stick in the mud on the 3.0 tdi IC, but if you plan on going more boost you may want to get a larger IC like the BFI or CTS. I have done gobs of research as I plan on going K04 and won't go less then the BFI product. If you need piping kit you may look at the CTS IC. If you stay at the same power levels you should ve fine with the 3.0 tdi IC and the stock piping. But everyone has there own opnion. Just my $0.02, take it as you will.

[slowone11]

The stock 2.0 b8 IC looks the same as the one on ebay. What is the real difference?

[blbroo]

BUY ALL THE SILICONE HOSES!!!!

Or, don't and use the stock ones and get nearly the same effect as the intercooler pipe sound box delete for $4 by just removing the sound box yourself and capping the hole. You can also buy a nice universal intercooler for around $250 and some adapter piping and be fully converted for around $300. I don't really think a $1500 intercooler kit is going to show any significant benefit over what I am running and cost me $180. The stock IC is tiny and super light, so there must not be much material in there for cooling.

Two of these
http://www.ebay.com/itm/191378744134...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Two of these
http://www.ebay.com/itm/350657227672...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

These by two as well
http://www.ebay.com/itm/251869198473...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

And something like one of these two and some inventive brackets for mounting. Hurricane deck brackets work well. I got my TR8 for $90, but had a lucky find. Also, I have never had a hose pop off while driving....

http://www.treadstoneperformance.com....phtml?p=67744

http://www.treadstoneperformance.com...rcooler++560HP

[shayan_a4]

thanks man but i just ended up buying the 3.0tdi intercooler and the eurocode sound box delete man

BUY ALL THE SILICONE HOSES!!!!

Or, don't and use the stock ones and get nearly the same effect as the intercooler pipe sound box delete for $4 by just removing the sound box yourself and capping the hole. You can also buy a nice universal intercooler for around $250 and some adapter piping and be fully converted for around $300. I don't really think a $1500 intercooler kit is going to show any significant benefit over what I am running and cost me $180. The stock IC is tiny and super light, so there must not be much material in there for cooling.

Two of these
http://www.ebay.com/itm/191378744134...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Two of these
http://www.ebay.com/itm/350657227672...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

These by two as well
http://www.ebay.com/itm/251869198473...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

And something like one of these two and some inventive brackets for mounting. Hurricane deck brackets work well. I got my TR8 for $90, but had a lucky find. Also, I have never had a hose pop off while driving....

http://www.treadstoneperformance.com....phtml?p=67744

http://www.treadstoneperformance.com...rcooler++560HP

[shayan_a4]

I hate to be the stick in the mud on the 3.0 tdi IC, but if you plan on going more boost you may want to get a larger IC like the BFI or CTS. I have done gobs of research as I plan on going K04 and won't go less then the BFI product. If you need piping kit you may look at the CTS IC. If you stay at the same power levels you should ve fine with the 3.0 tdi IC and the stock piping. But everyone has there own opnion. Just my $0.02, take it as you will.

yea man well got the 3.0tdi IC until i eventually wanna get a K04 then i think I'm going to get the CTS kit honestly

[kehvynh]

How much of a significance is upgrading to the 3.0? I'm new in the a4 world, just purchased mine b8.5 in october.

[o1turbo30v]

How much of a significance is upgrading to the 3.0? I'm new in the a4 world, just purchased mine b8.5 in october.

Not huge but great for the money especially if you are going to stick with the stock turbo.

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...di+intercooler

[kehvynh]

Not huge but great for the money especially if you are going to stick with the stock turbo.

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...di+intercooler

Thanks man!

Did you ever need any other parts? I read your thread but kind of got lost with everyone else's responses. If I just purchased the intercooler, would I be set? Or do I need to purchase other clamps or hoses?

[shaunm82]

Thanks man!

Did you ever need any other parts? I read your thread but kind of got lost with everyone else's responses. If I just purchased the intercooler, would I be set? Or do I need to purchase other clamps or hoses?

You can use the stock hoses, if you want. People have before. They've also paired them with the Eurocode or CTS kit as well, but not necessary.