Another Plug-and-Play Intercooler Option

atwal187 · 12-22-2016, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Owen81

If you want cheap you can get one on your favorite chinese auction site for ~$300 USD delivered.

I'm thinking of going with a VRSF but I'm not sure exactly what would be needed to connect it while eliminating the stock click connections. Probably iaknown's CNCd piece and some silicone couplers which is why I would spend the extra for a kit from him.

Cheaper alternative that performs the same ...

Owen81 · 12-23-2016, 02:34 AM

Which one performs better?

atwal187 · 12-23-2016, 01:53 PM

You tell me ..

BB_cuda · 12-23-2016, 02:29 PM

Owen, are you tuned or what? I advise looking Iaknown's high quality helix (ia, did I spell that right ?) core setup. Several here have raved about it. Please don't buy junk as you'll regret it. You new guys are getting on the train for much cheaper than we that purchased new or low miles. IC is a mod I hadn't done yet but will buy the deluxe unit when it's time.

tryingtobebest · 01-10-2017, 07:40 PM

Hey, iaknown, do you know and if YES, can you let me know what is the diameter of the turbo outlet here?
And will American sizing (for example if it its 2&3/4") fit snug on that outlet if its ended up being european size?!

iaknown · 01-10-2017, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by tryingtobebest

Hey, iaknown, do you know and if YES, can you let me know what is the diameter of the turbo outlet here?
And will American sizing (for example if it its 2&3/4") fit snug on that outlet if its ended up being european size?!

That's a custom fitting that has evolved to a CNC fitting. But it's not a standard size. So what dimension are you asking for?

TDIwyse · 01-11-2017, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by iaknown

That's a custom fitting that has evolved to a CNC fitting. But it's not a standard size. ...

iaknown is The Lord of the Rings :-)

iaknown · 01-11-2017, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by TDIwyse

iaknown is The Lord of the Rings :-)

For those who are holding out for the best IC available for their D more units are currently being manufactured

f00dstamps · 01-12-2017, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by iaknown

For those who are holding out for the best IC available for their D more units are currently being manufactured

I've been waiting. What's the ETA?

iaknown · 01-12-2017, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by f00dstamps

I've been waiting. What's the ETA?

About 7-8 weeks. Also working on a custom hot side hose revision.....

Puerto Rican 335d · 01-12-2017, 02:12 PM

Kinda late for me I've had the WAGNER IC for almost 3 yrs I believe and no problems

Torqu3 · 01-12-2017, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by iaknown

Also working on a custom hot side hose revision.....

This interests me very much.

f00dstamps · 01-12-2017, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by iaknown

About 7-8 weeks. Also working on a custom hot side hose revision.....

Is the hot side hose on target to be available around the same time as the intercooler?

iaknown · 01-12-2017, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by f00dstamps

Is the hot side hose on target to be available around the same time as the intercooler?

If it's not the hard pipe will still be available with the kit so either way you're covered

shortair44 · 01-13-2017, 12:05 AM

Super excited for this!!!

tryingtobebest · 01-13-2017, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by iaknown

That's a custom fitting that has evolved to a CNC fitting. But it's not a standard size. So what dimension are you asking for?

Im asking now, to provide a picture (if you have) and diameter of the OEM turbo hot side flange! (Just like picture below but without yoru sleeve)! Where "RED" boost hose plugs inn!?
What diameter of that 45 elbow did you use? If I would have to guess its something like 2.5"?

I didn't realize that the picture below has your "Sleeve" already installed, looks so OEM!)

EvanTheBruce · 01-14-2017, 09:46 AM

Dave, when those intercoolers are done let me know. I am ready for you to take even more of my money!

iaknown · 01-15-2017, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by tryingtobebest

Im asking now, to provide a picture (if you have) and diameter of the OEM turbo hot side flange! (Just like picture below but without yoru sleeve)! Where "RED" boost hose plugs inn!?
What diameter of that 45 elbow did you use? If I would have to guess its something like 2.5"?

I didn't realize that the picture below has your "Sleeve" already installed, looks so OEM!)

I believe this is what you are referring to (ignore the loctite)....

As you can see, there isn't any solid retention without a sleeve solution. But since you asked, the diameter here is 2.400"

tryingtobebest · 01-16-2017, 02:32 AM

That is EXACTLY what i was asking about thanks a bunch!)

EvanTheBruce · 01-17-2017, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by iaknown

I believe this is what you are referring to (ignore the loctite)....

As you can see, there isn't any solid retention without a sleeve solution. But since you asked, the diameter here is 2.400"

Hey Dave, did you get my email by chance?

iaknown · 01-17-2017, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by EvanTheBruce

Hey Dave, did you get my email by chance?

Yes and replied

Owen81 · 01-18-2017, 01:03 AM

Is there any chance we could have a kit for us wanting to eliminate the factory seals by getting a VRSF or equivalent intercooler? I know the Helix are better but I'll be running meth so I'm not concerned with the most efficient intercooler possible, I just want to eliminate the factory connections and tiny stock cooler.

Something like your turbo outlet piece, with silicone hoses etc to make it an all in one kit?

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Owen81 Lieutenant 83 Rep 433 Posts Drives: 335d, 17/22 TDI Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alberta, Canada iTrader: (0)	Is there any chance we could have a kit for us wanting to eliminate the factory seals by getting a VRSF or equivalent intercooler? I know the Helix are better but I'll be running meth so I'm not concerned with the most efficient intercooler possible, I just want to eliminate the factory connections and tiny stock cooler. Something like your turbo outlet piece, with silicone hoses etc to make it an all in one kit?
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