Ahh, interesting..
I'm considering calling up some old contacts in the trade and seeing if I can get my pipes welded to minimise the couplers, then I could hard pipe right to the other side of the charge pipe...
I'm considering calling up some old contacts in the trade and seeing if I can get my pipes welded to minimise the couplers, then I could hard pipe right to the other side of the charge pipe...
I see you edited it before I replied but you should be able to see from the picture
Yeah it answered my question whichever way I phrased it lol
Don't forget to get a take off on one of the pipes for the DV [25mm] and you'll need somewhere to mount the MAP sensor to.
Ahh then you'll need couplers for that then....I didn't realsie you had it, was just an idea if you were getting solid pipes made up
Ahh then you'll need couplers for that then....I didn't realsie you had it, was just an idea if you were getting solid pipes made up
What I meant was, using the pipe kit I've ordered and weld all the joints up instead of using couplers..
I've started my build progress in my members ride thread here :-
http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?p=2599035#post2599035
Got a couple of fitment issues that would appreciate an answer on (Nev)
http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?p=2599035#post2599035
Got a couple of fitment issues that would appreciate an answer on (Nev
)ok guys I have my build thread up finally with detailed pics of the complete build of the intercooler and aluminum charge piping
http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=236001
http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=236001
Hey lads good read fair play. Want a FMIC for my cupra and wondering if anyone has gone down this route and has some pictures and info of an Ebay one fitted on a LC (I do have the LCR bumper so fitting space will be fine). Cheers in advance
I haven't, but I didn't want to anyway as I'm using the vents/apertures for brake cooling ducts.
If you want to keep the fog lights you will have to plan the pipe routing slightly differently, probably tighter into the chassis, not a problem as long as you plan for that. If you look at my build thread, particularly where I've laid out the pipes out on the grass, it would mean bringing the 90 degree bends in tighter so that the overall piping diameter (side to side) is less if you see what I mean. It's the vertical part of the piping that fouls the back of the foglight..
It's the same with the black plastic recess in the bumper that houses the grills, foglights etc. Some people go gung ho with the piping then find they have to trim the back of this recess as they've routed the pipes where this should sit.
Again, it's not a problem as long as you plan for it. It obviously adds time to the project as it requires lots of test fits of the bumper cover to make sure everything is lining up and clearing etc..
If you want to keep the fog lights you will have to plan the pipe routing slightly differently, probably tighter into the chassis, not a problem as long as you plan for that. If you look at my build thread, particularly where I've laid out the pipes out on the grass, it would mean bringing the 90 degree bends in tighter so that the overall piping diameter (side to side) is less if you see what I mean. It's the vertical part of the piping that fouls the back of the foglight..
It's the same with the black plastic recess in the bumper that houses the grills, foglights etc. Some people go gung ho with the piping then find they have to trim the back of this recess as they've routed the pipes where this should sit.
Again, it's not a problem as long as you plan for it. It obviously adds time to the project as it requires lots of test fits of the bumper cover to make sure everything is lining up and clearing etc..
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No not at all, it's what makes car forums great, share the knowledge!
Check out my build thread, i've put a shopping list on there.
Just wondering if this cooler is big enough, i have bought it but am having second thoughts on the size..... 450x230x65
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=370248612941
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=370248612941
Will be fine, mine and Nev's are pretty much the biggest(widest) you can fit in there without modifying the slam panel cross braces.
You'll probably find it easier to fit, not that you will know the difference lol.
Much much more efficient! For a start it's getting a direct, unrestricted air flow which helps massively.
Couple that with nice unrestricted, free flowing 63mm piping and overall its a significant improvement over the OEM setup.
To prove it, log your before and after temps with VAG-COM if you or someone near to you has it.
Couple that with nice unrestricted, free flowing 63mm piping and overall its a significant improvement over the OEM setup.
To prove it, log your before and after temps with VAG-COM if you or someone near to you has it.
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