:: EuropaParts.com ::Treadstone Intercooler Group Buy

[Hugh@EuropaParts]

A member on here, Seerlah, has requested Treadstone to make a custom intercooler that would be suitable for the VW/Audi community. Reason he asked Treadstone to make this was the restriction that many VW/Audi owners face when it comes to fitment behind the stock bumper. Many would like to retain their fog lights and grills when adding a larger intercooler with cooling capacities of an efficient intercooler. But the intercoolers on the market that can satisfy those goals more times than less are too thick and would require the usage of an aftermarket bumper or modification of the stock bumper. Seerlah tried to choose the dimensions that would suit many applications, not have you cut your bumper (reinforcement bar will need to be cut for some applications), and retain both fog lights and lower bumper grills. And the end result is an intercooler core with the listed dimensions:

Core: 20x10.5x2.5
End to end with end tanks: ~28.5"
Offset of center of end tank outlet/inlet from bottom of core: 4.25"
Inlet/Outlet: 2.5"
Flow Rate: 720 CFM
Pressure Drop: Less than 1psi and less than 2psi at max flow
HP rating: 480hp
Regular Price: $262.50+shipping
Group Buy Price: $200.00+shipping

Please be aware that these have never been test fit and that they are just now being released specifically for the VW/Audi platform. Fitment will all depend upon the installer as far as retaining your fog lights and bumper grills are concerned. But measurements were taken along with comparing the chosen dimension to dimensions of other intercoolers to choose the most suitable sized intercooler for most volume, HP rating, and size to meet the requirements and goals of many. The only item being sold in this GB is the intercooler itself. It is upon you, the user, to piece together your own mounting hardware and charge piping.

The picture on the website does not have the mounting points/tabs for constructing a mounting bracket, as they said the people who made the cast end tanks for them forgot to place them on. They are a little upset about that, but said that they will weld on their own before each shipment. Any questions, feel free to post them here and Seerlah will forward any questions he can not answer himself directly to Treadstone. To order, simply purchase on the Special Group Buy Link (http://www.treadstoneperformance.com/product.phtml?p=4453&cat_key=63&prodname=TR18T+Intercooler+480HP) on Treadstone.com. Link is below.

http://www.treadstoneperformance.com/product.phtml?p=4453&cat_key=63&prodname=TR18T+Intercooler+480HP

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[A410]

I've been running a TR-11 for a WHILE now and I love it. Great fitment if you don't mind some bumper trimming.

That's a great price and I'd highly recommend their intercoolers. [up] [up]

[2007_b7_Jay]

Would this fit below the crash bar? So u could see it through the front grille?

[A410]

Would this fit below the crash bar? So u could see it through the front grille?

It is too tall to mount it below the crash bar. You will either have to modify or just completely remove the crashbar to fit it properly.

[Seerlah]

There are some people saying that it will actually fit behind the crash bar on the B7, so no cutting would be necessary. Hopefully someone more knowledgeable about this will chime in as to matters of B7 fitment. Small discussion from the chatterbox.

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/516561-Group-Buy-for-custom-Treadstone-intercoolers-coming-soon

[Solarsuplex]

Like i said before. PIPING!!!!!!

[A-BlacK_MambA-4]

Like i said before. PIPING!!!!!!


It's been done before with eBay piping. Checkout this thread where me and Nate listed our setups. All the angles, couplers, and clamps you need are listed. I paid right at $150 for my piping.

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/487220-DIY-Custom-quality-FMIC-for-400-%28with-pictures%29

[A410]

Yup, I used the godspeed piping kit for around $150... paid $200 for the core, worked out perfectly. An amazing FMIC set-up for 1/2 or in some cases 1/3 of the price. DIY if you don't mind a tad bit of work.

[A-BlacK_MambA-4]

Any idea how long this group buy will go on for?

[Seerlah]

As far as I know, at least a month.

[Operator]

Would this fit below the crash bar? So u could see it through the front grille?

It will fit "behind" the crash bar, not under it.


It is too tall to mount it below the crash bar. You will either have to modify or just completely remove the crashbar to fit it properly.

It will fit similar to how the AWE FMIC fits behind the CB.

[Seerlah]

Going by the discussion in the chatterbox section, this should fit behind the rebar because it is 2.5" thick. If it were thicker, this could not be accomplished. But this is still on speculation at the present moment, as these have never been test fit onto a B7 (or any car) yet and total length will play a role on where and if it will conflict with the rebar for spacing (going by the conversations). Not sure how handy you guys are with vehicles, but just cut if and where necessary if that ends up being the case (don't be scurred). It is really a universal intercooler, but the dimensions chosen were to really suit the Audi A4 scene.

And on a side note, just visited AWE to take a gander at the B7 FMIC. That thing is just massive. I was like damn! lol

[Seerlah]

It's a mod. You can't expect things to always go smoothly. Messing with the piping is what makes a really good, if not perfect, fitment. You get out what you put into it. People would dedicate an entire weekend (more than 12 hours total) just to get that perfect fitment. Comes with the territory. But if someone is willing to fab up pieces to replicate for everyone who purchases (I would personally not do this for free...depending), that is a public service.

[Seerlah]

lol...wtf???

Weekend project. You can't have all those mods in your sig if you don't know how this goes.

[Seerlah]

hahaha...got the hiccups now

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[A-BlacK_MambA-4]

hahaha, well someone get a kit off ebay for me, cut it up to fit, and sell it to me

This is the Rodmar we know. Buys from eBay and then has someone else do the work for him lol

[A-BlacK_MambA-4]

Lol I'm no fabricator of things, or have the space time or heat to get something like this done lol

Lol I'm just busting your balls. There is really no fabrication needed though, just cutting of pipes here and there to get the right fitment. I do all my work in my gravel drive way :(
I'm prolly down for this if I can sell my current intercooler.

[A-BlacK_MambA-4]

You use a dremel to cut the pipes? And couplers to just get it right? I've been trying to put off buying a dremel lol

I actually used a hacksaw lol Nothing like manual labor :) The major part is getting the pipes cut to fit and actually I only had to cut 1 or 2 and of those it was just a few inches from being damn near perfect.

[A410]

You could use a dremel or any kind of grinding/cutting wheel... or old school and hacksaw it lol I only had to make a single cut on the pipes, the cold side pipe I had to cut an inch of the very end of the pipe, the end that actually mates to the intercooler itself. This inch allowed for clearance of the drivers side foglight. Other than that? The piping kit was PERFECT. Sensors and everything fit flawlessly.

[A-BlacK_MambA-4]

You could use a dremel or any kind of grinding/cutting wheel... or old school and hacksaw it lol I only had to make a single cut on the pipes, the cold side pipe I had to cut an inch of the very end of the pipe, the end that actually mates to the intercooler itself. This inch allowed for clearance of the drivers side foglight. Other than that? The piping kit was PERFECT. Sensors and everything fit flawlessly.

The exact pipe I was talking about. I also had to cut some off the 90 degree pipe it connects to. Gave me more clearance for my fogs.

[doublezero30]

It's been done before with eBay piping. Checkout this thread where me and Nate listed our setups. All the angles, couplers, and clamps you need are listed. I paid right at $150 for my piping.

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/487220-DIY-Custom-quality-FMIC-for-400-%28with-pictures%29

this!! i have had NO issues since install. If this GB was around when i was building my FMIC i certainly would have got this core. i dont mind the cut bumper/trimmed fogs, but direct fit is always nice. and treadstone is a great company!

[Mister W]

suscribed to see the final. It would be nice to see it fitted with no hassle, cutting or head banging.

[wildcat333]

ya know if that were the case, I'd be all over this, but I don't feel like buying a dremel till I have TO lol

dremel is like $30 at any hardware store
I got one finally last year to chop of my bike rear fender plastic!

[Seerlah]

If you pick up a Dremel, make sure you get the corded one. Their batteries suck.

[dba4]

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[Hopperstien]

If you pick up a Dremel, make sure you get the corded one. Their batteries suck.

Agreed.

Has anyone bit the bullet on this? Seerlah? I think I am on the fence till someone else picks one up.

[Operator]

Agreed.

Has anyone bit the bullet on this? Seerlah? I think I am on the fence till someone else picks one up.


yeah im waiting, but once someone does and it works out great for the B7, im BUYING IT, can't believe ill have an FMIC soon possibly along with my other mods.

It's in essense already been done.... People have used Treadstone's TR6 and TR11 along with custom piping with no issues. I see zero reason this would be different. I'd get in while there is still a GB price.

[A410]

It's in essense already been done.... People have used Treadstone's TR6 and TR11 along with custom piping with no issues. I see zero reason this would be different. I'd get in while there is still a GB price.

I agree... the only thing it really boils down to is which Treadstone core you want, they are all great and all quality pieces, just different dimensions to suit different set-ups. This is a good price tho [up]

[A-BlacK_MambA-4]

I agree... the only thing it really boils down to is which Treadstone core you want, they are all great and all quality pieces, just different dimensions to suit different set-ups. This is a good price tho [up]

I'm going to order here shortly :) I'll report back if someone doesn't beat me to it. I already have my piping so it's going to be like Operator said and fit without any added issues. I'm thinking about keeping my 2" piping on the hot side and just get a 2" to 2.5" 45 degree coupler for now. Prolly replace it with a 2.5" L pipe later on.

[A410]

I'm going to order here shortly :) I'll report back if someone doesn't beat me to it. I already have my piping so it's going to be like Operator said and fit without any added issues. I'm thinking about keeping my 2" piping on the hot side and just get a 2" to 2.5" 45 degree coupler for now. Prolly replace it with a 2.5" L pipe later on.

I used 2.5" > 2.25" couplers on both endtanks to mate up to the smaller piping which is exactly what I wanted and worked out perfectly. Slightly less pressure drop, more clearance and the price was cheaper on the 2.25" lol That's the great thing about going custom, make it however you want [up]


I want this i just hate spending cash lol........370 aint bad total price lol

That's BS... all you do is spend money!!!! hahahaha

[A-BlacK_MambA-4]

I want this because I Love spending CA$H lol........370 aint bad total price lol

Fixed.

[Seerlah]

Agreed.

Has anyone bit the bullet on this? Seerlah? I think I am on the fence till someone else picks one up.

There are a couple sold (couple of B5 and B6 guys), and of course I purchased one myself. Not sure if anybody purchased from the B7 section yet, though. And I think I may have neglected to post this here, but these won't ship out till next week. Reason being is that the person who makes the cast end tanks for Treadstone did not place on mounting points. And so Jason at Treadstone told me that he would need to weld some on before having them shipped out. I mentioned it in the other GB threads, but not sure if I posted it in here or not.

Also, I will more than likely not have mine installed till Spring time. And I am going to have mine professionally installed for best fitment. I have a B5 though, and room is very limited behind my stock bumper.

[Mister W]

As far as I know, at least a month.

So we could see some installed product before buying one? I like the price but i dont want to start fetching for part that doesn't fit, ending paying double the price.

[Seerlah]

If someone installs one before the GB ends, then yes. After the GB, they will always be available. But at regular pricing.

[Seerlah]

Monday morning bump

[Seerlah]

Bump

[Seerlah]

Bump

[A-BlacK_MambA-4]

Let's bump this back to the top.

Pics of what I received today [drive] Talk about quality [up]

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High internal fin density as promised.
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[Operator]

I dig it!!!!

[jsandor91]

jumping on this once i sell my treadstone tr11. nothing wrong with it this just seems like a better fit for my build

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[adamc514]

Black_Mamba, let me know how fitment is. I won't be able to get mine on for another couple weeks. I've got my piping and couplers coming this week, but I will be in Brazil for a week after that. I'm hoping I have enough time to get it all fitted and welded before auto-x season starts in March.

[A-BlacK_MambA-4]

I dig it!!!!

Me too. Much better than my current Treadstone Scion core. Not that there was anything wrong with it, but it wasn't made for anything with boost over 8-10psi.


jumping on this once i sell my treadstone tr11. nothing wrong with it this just seems like a better fit for my build

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Yea, I wanted this bad as well, but I knew I couldn't get it until I sold my other core. It took me a couple of months and finally sold it on ebay (of all places) lol Didn't get any bites on the Scion forums. I guess there aren't too many Scion turbo builds going on.


Black_Mamba, let me know how fitment is. I won't be able to get mine on for another couple weeks. I've got my piping and couplers coming this week, but I will be in Brazil for a week after that. I'm hoping I have enough time to get it all fitted and welded before auto-x season starts in March.

Will do man. Keep an eye out for my review/install thread coming up. Treadstone said if anyone makes a purchase based off of my review/install thread they will help me out [up]

[jsandor91]

Ah I want a kickback from tread stone too lol!

Quick q. Europa parts are you guys stocking any of these by any chance ? I'm not far from you guys and could save on shipping.

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[jsandor91]

ordered!

[Hugh@EuropaParts]

Ah I want a kickback from tread stone too lol!

Quick q. Europa parts are you guys stocking any of these by any chance ? I'm not far from you guys and could save on shipping.

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No, just hosting the group buy. Stop by and hang out if you're not too far!

[mec]

Treadstone does some good discounts, when I spoke with them they said they would give me half off my intercooler. A savings of approx 150 if I did a review for them.

[jsandor91]

Might have to swing by and pick up some coil packs soon :thumbup:

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[Seerlah]

Bump. Group Buy will be closed the end of March.

[A-BlacK_MambA-4]

Treadstone does some good discounts, when I spoke with them they said they would give me half off my intercooler. A savings of approx 150 if I did a review for them.

They told me the same thing and then when I ordered and did the Review thread, I haven't heard from them since. Still a quality intercooler nonetheless. Get in on this group buy guys before it goes away [up]

[Seerlah]

Send them an email with a link to your review thread. I don't even think they are AZ members. When I started the GB they requested that I send them links to the GB threads, so I did. And I doubt they even look at them (ie this one).

[Seerlah]

Bump. GB will be closed at the end of this month.

[Solarsuplex]

Really thinking about this now.

[A-BlacK_MambA-4]

Really thinking about this now.

I know it's not wheel related, but DO IT!!!!

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[GDC]

ordered mine a few days ago based on Black Mamba.

Thanks again bro!

[Solarsuplex]

As sad as it sounds. I just hate the way the silicon looks in the fog grilles. If there was a simple way to make the silicone show less and just have the pipe there i would be all for it. Without welding the pipe onto the IC directly.

[A-BlacK_MambA-4]

ordered mine a few days ago based on Black Mamba.

Thanks again bro!

No problem [up]


As sad as it sounds. I just hate the way the silicon looks in the fog grilles. If there was a simple way to make the silicone show less and just have the pipe there i would be all for it. Without welding the pipe onto the IC directly.


C'mon James!!! You'll be so busy staring at how low your car is and how awesome your wheels are, the silicone wouldn't bother you that much lol It would be damn near impossible to make a kit where the end tanks are welded with piping and the silicone couplers are completely out of sight. And if you did it definitely wouldn't cost in the neighborhood of $400.

[Solarsuplex]

No problem [up]




C'mon James!!! You'll be so busy staring at how low your car is and how awesome your wheels are, the silicone wouldn't bother you that much lol It would be damn near impossible to make a kit where the end tanks are welded with piping and the silicone couplers are completely out of sight. And if you did it definitely wouldn't cost in the neighborhood of $400.

Im looking at pictures with black silicone and it doesnt look THAT bad. I have some money after i pay for school and this could be a good use of my extra cash...... GAHHHHH talk me out of it. or into it. This is killing me

[A-BlacK_MambA-4]

Haha I understand. Once I get my ST Coils install finished (Taking off friday to get it done). I'll clean mine up and take some Hi-Res pics for you to check out. Mine and your car are black anyways so they kind of blend in.

[Cantalk]

Haha I understand. Once I get my ST Coils install finished (Taking off friday to get it done). I'll clean mine up and take some Hi-Res pics for you to check out. Mine and your car are black anyways so they kind of blend in.

I'll wait for these pics. This price is just too good to pass up and not be fiscally responsible. I didn't think I'd be doing tjis for another 3 years haha

[Krusty]

Hello,

I'm assuming this piping should work?

http://www.treadstoneperformance.com/product.phtml?p=381&cat_key=90&prodname=Aluminum+Intercooler+Pipe+Kit

[Seerlah]

As sad as it sounds. I just hate the way the silicon looks in the fog grilles. If there was a simple way to make the silicone show less and just have the pipe there i would be all for it. Without welding the pipe onto the IC directly.

There are always ways around things. I know this works, but is damn pricey.

http://vibrantperformance.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=1022_1250_1306

[A-BlacK_MambA-4]

Hello,

I'm assuming this piping should work?

http://www.treadstoneperformance.com/product.phtml?p=381&cat_key=90&prodname=Aluminum+Intercooler+Pipe+Kit

Read this thread to see what couplers and piping you need.

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/487220-DIY-Custom-quality-FMIC-for-400-%28with-pictures%29

[HHB]

As sad as it sounds. I just hate the way the silicon looks in the fog grilles. If there was a simple way to make the silicone show less and just have the pipe there i would be all for it. Without welding the pipe onto the IC directly.

Tin foil wrapping? ha

[Seerlah]

Last week!

[canadianA4B7]

This thing good for K04 build? States capable of 400+ hp ill be much lower then its rated for but anyone tried it on a K04 or BT build? If so i m interested. Need FMIC to do my install.

[Seerlah]

If you want to use this on your Allroad, it won't work. If you have a B7 A4, would be perfect for a k04. Would actually be perfect for anything up to roughly 400whp. You would just need to size your piping accordingly.

[canadianA4B7]

I do have a B7 A4, i just noticed now my garage only shows the AR. Appoligy ill update. And yes the K04 will be going onto the A4 sumtime this year/spring. Good to know about this option. But piping will be another issue then.hummmm what to do.

[Hugh@EuropaParts]

I would like to thank everyone for making this group buy a success!

GROUP BUY CLOSED