intercooler upgrades?

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ian_rs6avant
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intercooler upgrades?

Post by ian_rs6avant » Mon Oct 21, 2019 10:48 am

is there any other options other than the wagner coolers? mine are not in best health so looking at upgrading them!

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Re: intercooler upgrades?

Post by Ben_r1 » Mon Oct 21, 2019 11:31 am

Airtec will refurbish your OEs, don’t go for Wagners the fit is atrocious for the money.

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Re: intercooler upgrades?

Post by IchBautAuto » Mon Oct 21, 2019 10:30 pm

Not as easy as it sounds to cram in a much bigger intercooler into the space previously occupied by a small one. Most people use Wagners because they work and the quality is proven. There may be other brands that are as good or not but they don't seem to have any great following.

Not a lot of point in refurbishing your OE intercoolers if you are after better thermodynamic performance. On the other hand if not then it is always a viable option. I noted on here that at least one person had repaired their own with JB Weld.
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