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gpk_gti
10-02-2007, 05:22 PM
buy forge smic from ebay or some other place,,,yum yum
http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r311/yiorgo_gti/bef5540e.jpg
http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r311/yiorgo_gti/e304f8c2.jpg
remove dodgy standard one!! hehe only joking
http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r311/yiorgo_gti/c488d405.jpg


http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r311/yiorgo_gti/2bd9aa29.jpg

h100vw
10-02-2007, 05:26 PM
I am sure you'll see the difference with that fitted.

I had mine in at a local engineering place this morning. Having a front mount installed on the A3, in 2 weeks time, prior to the big turbo I have in the shed going on.

Looking forward to that :)

gpk_gti
10-02-2007, 05:27 PM
remove the two bolts from top,,these are a pain!
http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r311/yiorgo_gti/c1194fdc.jpg
there is also a bolt from bottom ,that has a sliding type nut that is attached to a bracket.If you dont know this(like me) you wonder why for 15 minutes why bolt wont start!!
as mine is a 2000 model,its without the sensor.so block hole!
http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r311/yiorgo_gti/1a3164ce.jpg

gpk_gti
10-02-2007, 05:30 PM
finally make sure all pipework is attached securely and double check bolts!
Finally stand back and admire the new shiny intercooler that no one will see!!!
http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r311/yiorgo_gti/b7f03e43.jpg

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r311/yiorgo_gti/0aa64f21.jpg
tada!!!
now for a boost controller!!! any advice?????:confused:

gpk_gti
10-02-2007, 05:32 PM
I am sure you'll see the difference with that fitted.

I had mine in at a local engineering place this morning. Having a front mount installed on the A3, in 2 weeks time, prior to the big turbo I have in the shed going on.

Looking forward to that :)
yeah its strange,,,feels different but im not sure how.smoother??? what did you notice?

mikinoz
10-02-2007, 05:34 PM
Thanks for sharing, now in DIY & FAQ (http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=1195)

h100vw
10-02-2007, 05:43 PM
yeah its strange,,,feels different but im not sure how.smoother??? what did you notice?

Only went in today so they could scope the job for 2 weeks time. My car is sill std apart from the Forge DV, TIP and a full 3inch turbo back system.

gavin

http://www.imagestation.com/4216216/3938200104 big pipe

http://www.imagestation.com/4216216/3938200498 start of downpipe

http://www.imagestation.com/4216216/3938200611 poxy cooler

http://www.imagestation.com/4216216/3938200524 not so poxy cooler

BLKMJC
10-02-2007, 07:45 PM
I was looking at smic and the difference is not that huge compared to the stock one. I would get a fmic. What you will notice is less heatsoak after repeated wot through the gears.

Nice one :)

BLKMJC

gpk_gti
10-02-2007, 08:09 PM
got it cheap,, anyway my mission on this car is to modify without damaging or altering too much.as in,with a fmic chopping the bar and front mounts.
The vr6 I had before I copped too much loss as I modified without thinking what happens when I sell it.All the parts that have been removed/changed I have and will replace when the time comes to sell!
hey h100vwwhats that after the cat??
and guys im thinking of changing the plastic grill that is in front of the IC on the bar.Any ideas??
Thanks mikinoz,, forgot about the diy thread,, will take more photos in future!!

h100vw
10-02-2007, 08:28 PM
There is a flexi joint, sport cat and 2 silencers in the system. I also had an extra bung fitted next to the lambda probe for my wideband data logger.

Gavin

gpk_gti
10-02-2007, 08:33 PM
hmmm,why 2 silencers?? dont you have a rear muffler???
ive got 2 3/4 dump pipe,ceramic coated,flex,standard cat, no middle silencer and rear MTM muffler.

h100vw
10-02-2007, 08:37 PM
Believe me it needs 2 silencers, it sounds fine at tickover but once you are rolling the noise picks up significantly.

Could be an English thing but a muffler is the same as a silencer to me, isn't it?

Gavin

gpk_gti
10-02-2007, 08:42 PM
heehee,,sorry ,muffler is usually the larger type box and a silencer is the smaller round one,some people call it a hotdog.mine is not too load at all,, maybe its bacause I have the purpose built for mk4gti MTM rear muffler.
Found I had more in car noise when I changed my dogbone mount!!
im used to the loud vr6 howl!!:D

h100vw
10-02-2007, 08:45 PM
The wife whined about the vibration caused by the poly dog bone I fitted but with the big blower on it's gonna need it.

gpk_gti
10-02-2007, 08:47 PM
hahahahaha,, I was just updating my vibrations thread about the dogbone mount!!
make sure you take some photos of the upgrade!!:)

h100vw
10-02-2007, 08:49 PM
I will be doing. Hopefully it'll be sorted in the next month or so.

Gavin