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Old Jan 27, 2004 | 10:26 PM
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Default optimizing stock intercooler

I've got a 2000 1.8T with the 1.0 bar APR chip. Just read an article on europeanspeed.com stating that its possible to install the S4 wheel liner (which is vented) thus improving air flow through the intercooler. It should be a cheap mod but will this really help? Don't wanna drop $$$ on a FMIC for a K03 turbo.
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Old Jan 27, 2004 | 10:27 PM
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Default FMIC for K03 = improvements, dyno's show that =) and it's one of the better mods for your engine

cooler intake charge = GOOD, less prone to pinging in hot weather and allows for additional timing or boost depending on where you are with tuning.
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Old Jan 28, 2004 | 04:52 AM
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sure it helps. ive done it...its an easy mod.
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Old Jan 28, 2004 | 05:06 AM
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Default I have an s4 bumper with custom ducting and the vented liner,

stock intercooler... it makes a difference for sure. When you figure the cost of the liner and ease of installation it's a "no-brainer". ;-)
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Old Jan 28, 2004 | 05:13 AM
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Default heck...you don't even need that....

just get a drill and dril a ton of holes in the stock A4 liner...
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Old Jan 28, 2004 | 05:16 AM
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i recommend drilling the liner off the car :P
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Old Jan 28, 2004 | 05:20 AM
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Default yeah wicked easy....

remove wheel....mark out a big square where the SMIC is....drill a bunch of like 1/2" - 3/8" holes

try to do it neatly...
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Old Jan 28, 2004 | 06:00 AM
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Ahh the vented one is only like $30...
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Old Jan 28, 2004 | 06:05 AM
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Default well thats $30 better spend elsewhere...

like beer, or gas, or bills...I can't just be wasting cash.
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Old Jan 28, 2004 | 07:17 AM
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Everyone spends differently
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