Cheers Phil, I was looking at the same think Sie did. I think I might try to avoid going under the battery tray.
While you're here though, was it you that was doing the polished LCR charge pipes?
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Cheers Phil, I was looking at the same think Sie did. I think I might try to avoid going under the battery tray.
While you're here though, was it you that was doing the polished LCR charge pipes?
all that money you spent and you still drive like a rent boy, and your own money james...
like pabs said if thats what they used to charge have they updated it?? so i've sent them an email asking if price is correct, bloody hope it is at that price!!
like pabs said if thats what they used to charge have they updated it?? so i've sent them an email asking if price is correct, bloody hope it is at that price!!
But the pipe work that comes with the cooler - if you look at the pictures - shows that it is fitted to a mk4 golf (with the TB on the left as you look at it) - i.e identical to a LC. Sure, there's more bends and pipework than one with an inlet and outlet on the same side and no telling how good the kit/intercooler is - but surely it would fit? Mk4 Golf 1.8T and LC are virtually identical aren't they?
Raf
And then there's this kit too..... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI....MEWA:IT&viewitem=&item=260099740310&rd=1&rd=1
I was trying to point out the differences between a well known, tested, and used kit (Forge) against the ebay SH*TE that you can buy.
At the end of the day, it's your car. Put whatever you want on it. Just don't come screaming when the results aren't what you expected, as it'll probably cost you more in the long run to put right.
At the end of the day, it's your car. Put whatever you want on it. Just don't come screaming when the results aren't what you expected, as it'll probably cost you more in the long run to put right.
looks like it would yes but as pabs said more pipework and bends needed so im thinking that may cause more lag in the long run??
i`ll try and get a pic up of the premier alloy one i have on my leon. from memory it runs down the side of the engine , battery side then down to the cooler.. then out the drivers side and up to the tb.
i had probs with fmics and flow rates. i highly recomend the above freer flowing system if going towards bt power. in all honesty mate the one you mention may well fit. but i wouldnt put anything in my air flow unless its was backed up by manufacturer warrenty. imagine a burr or bit of core breaking off
if its supported it gets sorted. stick somthing on with dubious and take your chance.
for me stage one the forge one worked well.
now at silly power the premier alloy ones the business.
all my opinion of course and ive owned both. wouldnt put anything less on my car though
i had probs with fmics and flow rates. i highly recomend the above freer flowing system if going towards bt power. in all honesty mate the one you mention may well fit. but i wouldnt put anything in my air flow unless its was backed up by manufacturer warrenty. imagine a burr or bit of core breaking off
if its supported it gets sorted. stick somthing on with dubious and take your chance.
for me stage one the forge one worked well.
now at silly power the premier alloy ones the business.
all my opinion of course and ive owned both. wouldnt put anything less on my car though
As I clearly stated - I have no idea if it's good or not - and not even recommending it - just wondering whether it would fit....
I just really can't see the point in looking at these links on ebay, unless you really can proove that they are good quality and work as good as the rest.
You can make ANYTHING fit (within reason) but if making it fit costs more money to do, why bother? Just get one you know is designed to fit without major changes, and one that, as Tramapet said, one that is backed by decent R&D, proven results, and a very good warranty/customer support.
I am only trying to help, as I speak from experience of being screwed over. I bought an item from ebay (well known brand too), fitted to car, had problems with it - had 0 support whatsoever, ended up throwing more and more money at it until i changed and went for a different product, where the support and warranty was far better. I've learnt from my mistake - just hoping others don't do the same.
So - ok - i'll change my previous post - they WILL fit, but not as easily as a product such as the Forge. And I expect if you have a CAI, that you'd have to remove it to fit one, because the pipework will be in the way.
i hardly drive like you rob!...
who has achieved the quickest time at santa pod in ur car?!
MEEEEEEEE!
ps. just remembered you owe me some pints too!
Pabs as ever speaks sence to me but wont let him know its his fault i buy half the stuff i do, bloody guides lol
Well it will prob be forge due to the fact they rae tried and tested and say if something did go wrong there big enough to back up any prob or claim i may have, so will get in touch with them see what they can dio and maybe try a GB,so even cheaper!!
thanx all!!
Well I guess it depends what you're after but I think I'll go with the pro alloy option - bigger, single pass, neat pipework, no bumper trimming required and all pipes seem to neatly round the side of the engine. Plus they do an IHI version - perfect - and no matter how good the Forge product is (and I'm not denying this) they themselves have admited that it will struggle with temps produced when your pushing 300+ bhp... and others have said it's not the ideal solution if you're going IHI.
Raf
Poo Alloy: http://www.proalloy.co.uk/cgi-bin/sitewise.pl?act=det&pt=52_62_634&p=633&id=proalloy
Raf
Poo Alloy: http://www.proalloy.co.uk/cgi-bin/sitewise.pl?act=det&pt=52_62_634&p=633&id=proalloy
of course - if you want that kind of output from your car, and you are going down the IHI or huge turbo route - then I'd agree with you completely, as it comes recommended by those in the know
However, Stretch79 didn't mention that in the original post - hence why I mentioned the Forge
However, Stretch79 didn't mention that in the original post - hence why I mentioned the Forge
The Pro-Alloy one is a nice bit of kit, developed in conjunction with JabbaSport.
I'm not certain that I'll get the chance to fit a GT28RS Eliminator before I have to sell the car, that's why I have gone down the Forge LCR FMIC route. A Pro-Alloy one would have been too big for my existing setup. I'm gambling that the single pass LCR Forge FMIC will be fine now and cope with the ATP Garrett (whereas a Forge LC FMIC dual pass wouldn't have done....)
I'm not certain that I'll get the chance to fit a GT28RS Eliminator before I have to sell the car, that's why I have gone down the Forge LCR FMIC route. A Pro-Alloy one would have been too big for my existing setup. I'm gambling that the single pass LCR Forge FMIC will be fine now and cope with the ATP Garrett (whereas a Forge LC FMIC dual pass wouldn't have done....)
Should be Dave - especailly in terms of how it will flow - and if you keep boost low, you're charge temps would be respectively lower too. Is the LCR one on yours now? Was going to ask how you've routed the hoses - but remember reading somehting about you getting the ibiza/TT inlet manifold...?
Raf
Raf
No it's not on the car yet RAF. But yes, I've got an Ibiza inlet manifold to go on. I'm looking at taking the most direct routes even if it involves carving a few holes....
Keeping boost low??
Nah, **** that ****
Have you got an insulating gasket to go on as well?
....... I meant sensible.... but guess with the ATP there's less of a need... Raf
Nah, **** that ****
Have you got an insulating gasket to go on as well?
Me
Yes Phil, I've got a Power Gasket.
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