Intercooler Q

[R0bL0gic]

Does anyone know What the difference between the S3 FMIC ($600 ish) and the OEM S3 Front Mount Intercooler only ($288 ish). ?

I know it is efficient but is it just less efficient?

Thx

[low_passat]

What am I missing, aren't those the same thing?

[R0bL0gic]

What am I missing, aren't those the same thing?

According to AWE they are 2 different part #'s and prices?

[low_passat]

According to AWE they are 2 different part #'s and prices?

The $600+ item is a kit that includes hoses. The other is just the intercooler only.

Our CC 2.0T specific kit includes specially designed hoses that make the S3 FMIC an easy, bolt-on upgrade.

Most people just cut the metal connectors off the stock hoses and use them with hose clamps. Not sure if it's the same on the CC.

[SlowGolf1]

FYI If you are looking for more power than K04 output that will not handle it

[Domokun]

Does anyone know What the difference between the S3 FMIC ($600 ish) and the OEM S3 Front Mount Intercooler only ($288 ish). ?

I know it is efficient but is it just less efficient?

Thx

I believe the only differences between the two is one includes the necessary hoses, clamps for the install and one is only for the S3 front mount core. But I believe you can use the exisiting hoses for the install.

[R0bL0gic]

FYI If you are looking for more power than K04 output that will not handle it

You don't think this particular FMIC would be able to handle a K04 (say APR Stage1 K04)?

Thanks all for the input

[TheZooKeeper]

I think hes saying if you want to go bigger than a K04 you will need another IC. You should figure our your ultimate goal and get an IC that will accommodate that. Cheaper to do it right the first time