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[seangti]

that covers a hell of a lot of the radiator... will be interesting to see how it all goes in summer temps under long periods of full throttle.

I'm assuming it gets warm in belgium at some stage of the year...

[pologti18t]

Interesting Article...

What I read from it is that the Diesel intercooler is likely to be better at quick heat dissipation as the turbo works longer and harder.

Assuming there was not a substantial pressure drop, it SOUNDS like a diesel intercooler would be a good substitute, if not overkill...

Except that petrol turbos need an intercooler with a larger mass to absorb the heat spikes for when you do run at high boost level (only occassionally). It acts like a heat sink.

I think it was Guy from APR that said that the intercooler was one of the last things to upgrade (cost vs benefit) on a Polo.

For diesels, they are better of with an intercooler with low mass and high surface area and flow since they stay on boost much longer.

[instigator]

@Rosonic: It's a verry new kit and i diddn't find it neither on the Forge website. it's not on it yet.
but i saw pictures of the kit on a Ibiza and i saw a Forge logo on it.
so i went to a local Forge dealer nearby and let them contacted Forge for asking about the kit.
apparently it's a new kit wich can be ordered under the refnr: "FM SKINT"

@h100vw: Thanks for replacing the topic

@pologti1.8T: don't know how much it weighs exacly, i think around 4 - 5 KG's

@seangti: a few weeks ago we have had 38C°, and last winter we have had -24C°, so w get verry extreme wheater sometimes
i don't expect to much trouble with the radiator, i also do not drive hard constant in hot wheater because it's not that ideal for the engine.
but i'm planning to get another heat sensor that the radiator fans will react quicker and start to work on lower water temp.
just to be sure.

as for the rest, i know that the seat intercooler can flow perfect to 350Hp.
i have know serveral people with this intercooler on Ibiza's 20VT's and it's allready proven that that intercooler works great on 1.8T petrol engines.
so i don't expect any problems with it.
if it does, i will keep you guys informed

[Grant]

someone needs to price the intercooler in australia before we look further into this.

[noone]

Looking at the UK-Polo's forum, the Forge kit cost in excess of 400 pounds (response to Rosonic's question)

If this does not include the intercooler (well, even if it does), by the time both parts are landed, its just not cost effective (and likely overkill unless you're looking at something bigger than a K04 turbo upgrade).

[Stuwey]

Anyone got a VAG part number for this then?

[RoSonic]

Looking at the UK-Polo's forum, the Forge kit cost in excess of 400 pounds (response to Rosonic's question)

If this does not include the intercooler (well, even if it does), by the time both parts are landed, its just not cost effective (and likely overkill unless you're looking at something bigger than a K04 turbo upgrade).

He said it costed 395 euros - but only the pipes are in that Forge kit.



@Stuey: I think this is the part number for the seat intercooler : 6LL145804

[instigator]

is total, pipes + intercooler was a bit les than 750€.
intercooler from forge cost me abot 1000€.
the intercooler from matorcade cost about 1100.

on a stock engine, it's a bit overkill maybe
i don't think he drives different or slower or more "laggy",
but once it's chipped it will make all the difference

btw, here are the rest of the pictures...

[noone]

Had a reply from Forge over night (must say I am supprised):

"Thanks for the email

We do not have much information on this kit as it was conceived by the SEAT forum members who just bought our race part accessories . I have attached all the info I can find .

I have no fitting instruction nor any other advice , the cost is to you ( discounted as your are in Australia ) would be £ 200 GBP + potage

let me know if I can help further "

Here are a few photos of the kit:






By the time we arranged for a group buy discount and freight, unless we could avoid VAT, don't think its going to be worth it...

[Kiel_GTI]

im thinking that kit might work for the other intercooler cores from frozenboost.

anyone else see how it could work?

[noone]

Its a bit hit and miss.

By the time you get it landed, it would probably be more expensive than locally made alternative...

Also, if its not quote right (no doubt it won't suit exactly) then it may need some serious customising.

[Kiel_GTI]

http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newf...p?do=big&p=752

well thats sharkies kit, peoples opinions on how different the kits are?

[noone]

Hmm, not much in it!

[Kiel_GTI]

im thinking what we need is dimensions for the SEAT intercooler to compare with the frozenboost one. i tried looking for a bit but i could not find anything.

price would be lower im thinking aswell and probably install could be DIY if people have a bit of car knowledge/know someone with some.

core=340 delivered.

piping from forge= 450?

well under 1000 for a great bit of kit.

[team_v]

core=340 delivered.

piping from forge= 450?

well under 1000 for a great bit of kit.

That does sound pretty awesome for a large core system.
Plus it has been done so you know it is doable.

Someone should do it to see how it goes in the Australian Climate.