THS Seat sport intercooler install pics

[Redliner]

I installed the THS intercooler yesterday.
Install was pretty quick, about 4-5 hours work.

If you are going down this path make sure you have a Dremel.
The intercooler fits in front of the air conditioning condensor with about 1-1.5 mm clearance.
The Seat brackats make it a perfect fit.

The pipework that I listed in this link fits easily:

http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/foru...fit-75216.html

EDIT:
I have included some links with the parts that I bought to make it easy for others.

I followed the list supplied by Vwthunder: Cheers mate.

2x S60 – 51 straight reducer
1 x C 51 straight coupler
1 x A 45-51 45 degree bend x 51 dia
1 x 51 cut straight length x 335 mm long
1 x A45-51 alloy tube
1 x A90 -51 alloy tube
1 x A90 – 51 alloy tube with map sensor
All hose clamps
Map sensor screws
Plus cnc machines alloy couplers

Heavy duty hose clamps, recommended, order in bulk to save shipping costs:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/260876613...K%3AMEWNX%3AIT

MAP SENSOR FLANGE KIT 1.8T:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/271035640...84.m1497.l2649

"BUY TWO" Alloy Bend 90 Degree L Elbow 51mm 2" Silicone Hose Tube :
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/140360930...84.m1497.l2649

51mm 2" Diameter Alloy Bend Elbow 45° Degree Aluminium:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/130539553...84.m1497.l2649

"BUY TWO" 60mm to 51mm SILICONE STRAIGHT REDUCER HOSE BLACK
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/300452897...84.m1497.l2649

51mm 2" SILICONE HOSE 1 METRE STRAIGHT PIPE BLACK 1M
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/290572603...84.m1497.l2649


This is a link to the forge install kit for a different model intercooler buy it can be used to show how to strip the car down:
http://www.forgemotorsport.com/media/FMINTPOLO.pdf




Picture of the virgin car






This is a picture of the Map sensor flange weldedd onto the alloy pipe






This is a picture of the intercooler size difference





Intercooler bolted in





Car stripped down without the inercooler. Note the plastic in front of the radiator missing in the previous image.






Crash bar installed







Pipework installed. Note thickness of core. Note the MIKALOR Stainless Super Heavy Duty Hose Clamps.
Super heavy duty. Definately recommend these.






In terms of performance, the car feels more crisp, sort of like driving on a cool night. More responsive.
I could not feel any difference in lag, if anything response has increased. I think this will become more pronounced
with the Frankenturbo installed.

Hope the pics help anyone thinking of going down this path.

Cheers.

[s4mmie]

Looks great, love the car

If it's not too much trouble could you post the links/part numbers of what you ordered for the rest of us?

[Redliner]

Looks great, love the car

If it's not too much trouble could you post the links/part numbers of what you ordered for the rest of us?

Thanks mate. Lots more work to do. Will compile and paste the links here for ease, but they are in the thread linked on the top of the page.

[s4mmie]

Thanks mate, it will be much appreciated. I was thinking if all the info is in one place we might be able to sticky it.. I'm sure there's a few of us considering doing this or will find it helpful even using the SEAT core.

[vwthunder]

Nice to see a Newbie on here who is not just al talk and no action
Car is looking good, looks like you have the modding bug, who knows how far it will go

Big Respect

[noone]

Nice dude.
Going to be good with the coilovers and front brace coming.

[h100vw]

Good job there!

Gavin

Stickied a thread, see the link below.

http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/foru...ead-76802.html

[VWindahouse]

Nice to see a Newbie on here who is not just al talk and no action
Car is looking good, looks like you have the modding bug, who knows how far it will go

Big Respect

^ +1

[Blitzen]

Super jealous.... That's all I have to say...

[Redliner]

Updated with links for the install kit.