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Forge now have an intercooler available for the Rs3. Quoted from their literature;

Here's the link to the website where you will find prices: http://www.forgemotorsport.co.uk/conten ... t=FMINTRS3

With our extensive development, and the continuing review of our intercooler for the TTRS, we were very eager to use our wealth of knowledge to extract the best possible results with the RS3. Immediately we were able in increase the size of the core, allowing much more surface area and cooling efficiency than the stock core. Our intercooler now uses up all the space the Audi had failed to take advantage of. The core measures a massive 530x130x225mm, and is of bar and plate design. The end tanks are designed such that the standard boost hoses can be retained. To ensure that this monster is adequately supported we supply a modified crash bumper, which also eases the installation process. Total fitting time is only around 3 hours if you take your time, and can be fitted on a driveway if necessary. Rather than release this product immediately after development, we have taken our time with continued testing and tweaking, to ensure that we really have acheived the best possible.



We have seen excellent results on both standard cars and those which have been remapped. In fact, on the standard car we had to repeat this several times because we just could not believe what we were achieving. On a standard car, with standar software, we see peak gains of 40bhp in back to back testing. On remapped cars, this really is down to the software you have, but we would highly recommend that you get your map tailored to suit your new intercooler.
Temperature drops are in the order of 20 to 25 deg C at the intercooler outlet, depending on ambient temperatures, and the inlet temperature drops too, compared to the stock core, indicating that along with reducing the differential pressure across the core, the turbo is not working as hard, to achieve the same, and better results.





If anyone is interested, there is a GB available elsewhere (can't say anymore as I dopn not wish to breach the integrity of this site and it's rules); PM me for info should you wish.

I love you quickly you are modding your new motor.

but whats the point if you are not going to map it ?

Lots of point in that it produces gains without mappiing and even more gains when it is eventually mapped.... Approximate 10% gain in bhp and torque on a standard car.

More cooler air too, all good. I'd go for it.

i just think you either mod it or not

10% ? whats the point ... you wont notice it

either go Stage 1 / 2 and get 410PS or leave it as standard

It will still murder a stock B7 RS 4 in standard guise

Each to their own, I'd rather do bits at a time that I can aford than put myself into debt doing it on one go or having to wait until I could afford everything at once.

Progressively more powerful and I appreciate each bit. Plus this is not likely to significantly alter the mechanics to the point of invalidating the warranty on the whole engine like a map would. That and the increases in insurance premiums.

This kit works well .... i know a tuner that has a rs3 , He lives in south africa and has seen inlet teps of 78 degrees on his car ..... hes just fitted the forge cooler and says his temps are down to 41 degrees.

like this IC, has well made endtanks and nice thick uk made core, the south african tuner is our dealer his car is a LO500 waiting on results but feed back sounds great

Here is a link to our Shop

http://www.loba-motorsport.com/shop/det ... ategory/24