Will this intercooler fit?

**noone** · 09-09-2012, 11:41 PM

Found some interesting piping options, the hard bit with the Seat kit is the MAP sensor relocation.
Different forge pipe kitshttp://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=283030

**h100vw** · 09-09-2012, 11:45 PM

Forge Motorsport VAG MAP sensor mounting tube > Engine > A3 8L 1996-2003 > AUDI A3/S3 > VAG Specialists > PSI Tuning - VAG Specialists

Kinda hoping this will help me on the S3. 2 diameters available.

Gavin

**noone** · 09-09-2012, 11:59 PM

Nice, would we need to keep the OEM diam of the piping for this sensor, like with the MAF?

**h100vw** · 10-09-2012, 09:02 AM

Originally Posted by noone

Nice, would we need to keep the OEM diam of the piping for this sensor, like with the MAF?

From a physics point of view, we are just measuring temp, so the diameter doesn't make a difference that I can see. Going bigger will increase volume in the system (insignificantly) and maybe it'll be harder to integrate with the pipework you have?

Gavin

**Redliner** · 10-09-2012, 04:05 PM

Originally Posted by h100vw

Forge Motorsport VAG MAP sensor mounting tube > Engine > A3 8L 1996-2003 > AUDI A3/S3 > VAG Specialists > PSI Tuning - VAG Specialists

Kinda hoping this will help me on the S3. 2 diameters available.

Gavin

I ordered this:
NEW VW AUDI A3 A4 GOLF JETTA TT 1.8T INTERCOOLER MAP SENSOR FLANGE KIT 1.8T | eBay

Have someone weld it on for you in the correct placement. If you copy the forge installation kit it needs to go on a 90 degree curved pipe and then you don't have to re-route your cables.

**noone** · 10-09-2012, 04:35 PM

Yeah, trying to avoid the local issues...
I'm working on a kit, so if this solution appeals to you but the effort / engineering involved is too much, I'm hoping to have one of our local forum members offer all the components (including the MAP sensor in the elbow) available for around the $250 mark. PM me if you are keen.

$750 for the Seat cooler and piping kit - Winning combo

**Redliner** · 10-09-2012, 04:49 PM

Originally Posted by noone

Yeah, trying to avoid the local issues...
I'm working on a kit, so if this solution appeals to you but the effort / engineering involved is too much, I'm hoping to have one of our local forum members offer all the components (including the MAP sensor in the elbow) available for around the $250 mark. PM me if you are keen.

$750 for the Seat cooler and piping kit - Winning combo

Thats about what mine came in at.
Ths Seat sport intercooler: $483
Pipes off ebay : $254
Brackets from Seres $60
Just under $800 for what seems to be the best value for money intercooler.