Has anyone installed S3 Intercooler yet?

[S WORD]

Has anyone done the S3 Intercooler install yet? I asked on ECS they said I had to lengthen hoses, and that they don't list CC as a correct fitment because of this.

[S WORD]

Someone out there has to have installed this on a CC.

With the intercooler being thicker, I have a hard time understanding why the hoses would be too short. I know you can cut part of the stock hose, but I also saw somewhere in the forums where the guy cuts off the metal part of the hose instead of just hacking the hose itself. Anyone know if not cutting the hose and just yanking off that metal piece would make the hose the correct length?

[Bthasht]

There are a few on here who has that intercooler. Give them awhile to answer your questions, but in a nutshell Yes it will work.

[dcbc]

Subscribed. It is hot in Texas this summer and I am seriously considering this upgrade.

What would you think the time for a pro mechanic to install would be? 2--3 hours?

[Bthasht]

Hit up snobrdrdn he can answer these questions.

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[ptfern]

I have it in my 2012 R-Line w/KO4 & meth. Perfect fit. We just used to stock hoses. I believe we might have trimmed the hoses a bit. Nothing drastic.

[ptfern]

Subscribed. It is hot in Texas this summer and I am seriously considering this upgrade.

What would you think the time for a pro mechanic to install would be? 2--3 hours?

We did it in about an hour, hour in a half.

[R0bL0gic]

We did it in about an hour, hour in a half.

So did you do the OEM S3 FMIC for $290 ish?

[AZ_CC]

If its $290 that's a dam good price

[ptfern]

So did you do the OEM S3 FMIC for $290 ish?

Yeah, it cost about that for just the intercooler.

[AZ_CC]

Yeah, it cost about that for just the intercooler.

So what else is needed, and how much is it for everything needed for the swap?? TIA

[ptfern]

So what else is needed, and how much is it for everything needed for the swap?? TIA

$290 for the S3 intercooler. Used stock hoses. Labor depends on the shop you bring it to. I did also install the AWE "pancake pipe" and BSH throttle body pipe since we were already in the area so to speak, and going to instal the dual nozzle meth kit. But these are extras that you don't technically need.


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[das lowe]

Would this ic do any good with just a apr stage 1 and 2 intake and a cat back exhaust?
I will be doing a chip in the future just not sure which one to go with.

[S WORD]

I have heard two common comments. Both contradicting, surrounding the hose length.

Do I need the AWE TOP to install the S3 intercooler?
Can I just use stock hoses with no TOP to install the S3 intercooler?

Anyone know why everyone keeps saying that you need to extend the hose on the TOP side?

[snobrdrdan]

I emailed Chris this info, but I'll share it with everyone...

Parts you need: (if not buying a kit)
The intercooler
(9) M6 x 1.0 x 16mm bolts.
A couple 2.5" hose clamps (if you plan to cut your stock hoses)

OPTIONS:
1. If you're just buying ONLY the intercooler for ~$300 (whatever it costs)....

On the S3 intercooler, it has metal inlets and doesn't use the factory (clip in) hose connections. Soooo....you have to cut the factory connection off the stock hoses and then slide it onto the S3 intercooler and clamp it down.
That's the cheapest solution.

Read here on how to cut the hoses:
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...956&viewfull=1

How it will look:




2. Buy the AWE Tuning kit with the S3 intercooler and the OEM hoses for $520:
http://www.awe-tuning.com/products/v...t/s3-fmic.html

3. Buy the intercooler for ~$300 & then the AWE tuning S3 hoses for $240:
http://www.awe-tuning.com/products/v...c-hosekit.html

4. Buy the intercooler for ~$300 with the Turbo Outlet Pipe & the hoses for $410:
http://www.awe-tuning.com/products/v...c-hosekit.html

[S WORD]

Thanks as always Dan.

I will be ordering this ASAP. Since I don;t see much in terms of CC install I can post a DIY if anybody is interested. Probably won;t be doing this until at least next weekend though.

Also I asked Dan, but is anyone aware of a guide on how to remove CC front bumper and other items required for the intercooler install.

I found a few write ups about the hose and bolt on procedure, but not how to get the bumper and everything off to do that work.

[VdubXXIV]

Thanks as always Dan.

I will be ordering this ASAP. Since I don;t see much in terms of CC install I can post a DIY if anybody is interested. Probably won;t be doing this until at least next weekend though.

Also I asked Dan, but is anyone aware of a guide on how to remove CC front bumper and other items required for the intercooler install.

I found a few write ups about the hose and bolt on procedure, but not how to get the bumper and everything off to do that work.

I would be greatly interested in a write up including the removal of the front bumper. Then hopefully it could be adding to the DIY section of this forum

[S WORD]

I would be greatly interested in a write up including the removal of the front bumper. Then hopefully it could be adding to the DIY section of this forum

I would be happy to do so. Plus I am sure I will have Dan helping me from 1,500 miles away as usual so things will go flawlessly as before.

[snobrdrdan]

I would be happy to do so. Plus I am sure I will have Dan helping me from 1,500 miles away as usual so things will go flawlessly as before.

LOL

Well I wish I knew how to take the bumper off, but I don't.

I'm sure someone on here has to have done it though. And I'm 99% sure it's just clipped on anyways.
Start by removing the grille (torx screws and pull off).
Then remove the belly pan (torx screws)
Undo the fender liner screws (torx screws)

And then start pulling on the fender edge, I guess.....

[jspirate]

I would be greatly interested in a write up including the removal of the front bumper. Then hopefully it could be adding to the DIY section of this forum

Pics!




Clips for the painted piece (don't forget underpan that is held in place with torx):








Remove the 4 silver bolts under the headlight to release the bumper, but make sure you have it all supported as illustrated in the last two pics:








When the bumper comes off, so does the support for the radiator, IC and AC radiator.

Sorry, I was going to do a full write-up, but I never did.

[R0bL0gic]

Nice, mine will be here on Monday!

[S WORD]

Thanks for the pictures. I am getting mine delivered this week. Can't wait to get it in. Also adding AWE TOP at same time. I can try to make a step by step if anyone is still interested, but it looks like based on this thread majority of the process is covered.

[jspirate]

Thanks for the pictures. I am getting mine delivered this week. Can't wait to get it in. Also adding AWE TOP at same time. I can try to make a step by step if anyone is still interested, but it looks like based on this thread majority of the process is covered.

No problem! Its a fun install

[snobrdrdan]

Remove the 4 silver bolts under the headlight to release the bumper
&
When the bumper comes off, so does the support for the radiator, IC and AC radiator.

When you say bumper....I think you mean "core support"

So no one gets confused.

The bumper cover has to come off first, and then the core support, to get to the intercooler

[jspirate]

The bumper cover has to come off first, and then the core support, to get to the intercooler

^This.

First you have to remove the painted plastic bumper cover, then you remove what I consider to be the bumper. Its one piece that protects and supports and it has a foam covering over metal (which does not get removed).

[S WORD]

Thanks guys. I am pretty sure I will better understand once I get in there. I know there is a core support that needs to be removed. Maybe I will make a guide for anyone else outlining the items removed from where in what order. I am sure other than bumper it is similar to GTI and so maybe this won;t be required. Hopefully I get time on sat or sun to do this. Any other strange things once you get in there?

jspirate did you need to do anything with the hoses other than cut the metal piece off, I keep hearing and reading that you need to extend the hose, but I think that is crap or because instead of cutting the metal end off someone probably cut the actual hose making it too short and then the legend of the issue live on in vortex.

[jspirate]

jspirate did you need to do anything with the hoses other than cut the metal piece off, I keep hearing and reading that you need to extend the hose, but I think that is crap or because instead of cutting the metal end off someone probably cut the actual hose making it too short and then the legend of the issue live on in vortex.

I have the APR IC and APR states that one of the hoses is not long enough, but I did not have any problems making it work without cutting. The APR hoses were pretty much plug-n-play. So, I can not comment on the S3.

[R0bL0gic]

Ugh mine is somewhere but at my house!

Delivery exception PHOENIX, AZ Delivery delayed, scheduled for next business day

[S WORD]

As a former phoenix resident, what the hell in phoenix could cause a delay like that? Sorry to hear. Mine should be in tomorrow. I try not to watch the deliveries because what happened to you always happens to me when i watch them. I had a timely package needed that was a a derailed train once. I guess ish happens, good luck. Who is doing your install? I am not sure goodspeed was around when i was there. Or maybe it had another name. I lived near Dynocomp so they worked on my mazda and I had friends with their own little shops and a few worked for EVOMS. I don't hear much from EVOMS anymore.

I ordered the TOP a little later so that won;t be in until like Thursday. Will be doing the install either Sat or Sun morning.

[S WORD]

I have the APR IC and APR states that one of the hoses is not long enough, but I did not have any problems making it work without cutting. The APR hoses were pretty much plug-n-play. So, I can not comment on the S3.

Sorry to post again. it looks like the dimension of the hose in length are not much different. APR just looks to have a larger diameter. I did not opt for the hose kit with the S3 intercooler from AWE because the price is equal to two intercoolers. It boggles my mind to think that the hoses are $300. I'd buy them at a lower price.

[S WORD]

Intercooler arrived in a very large box yesterday, good thing I have a Honda Pilot too because that box would not fit in the CC with the baby seat in.

TOP is being delivered as we speak. Need to go get the required hardware from Home Depot later today. Install should be on Saturday.

[R0bL0gic]

As a former phoenix resident, what the hell in phoenix could cause a delay like that? Sorry to hear. Mine should be in tomorrow. I try not to watch the deliveries because what happened to you always happens to me when i watch them. I had a timely package needed that was a a derailed train once. I guess ish happens, good luck. Who is doing your install? I am not sure goodspeed was around when i was there. Or maybe it had another name. I lived near Dynocomp so they worked on my mazda and I had friends with their own little shops and a few worked for EVOMS. I don't hear much from EVOMS anymore.

I ordered the TOP a little later so that won;t be in until like Thursday. Will be doing the install either Sat or Sun morning.

I ended up getting it on Tuesday, was packaged like you mentioned. I have a guy from exklusiv that will do the install for me. Evoms is still around and have spent a lot of time with their evt packages for Porsche but are working to get back into the VW scene.

Goodspeed is just around the corner from Dynocomp

[S WORD]

I ended up getting it on Tuesday, was packaged like you mentioned. I have a guy from exklusiv that will do the install for me. Evoms is still around and have spent a lot of time with their evt packages for Porsche but are working to get back into the VW scene.

Goodspeed is just around the corner from Dynocomp

Exklusiv is Derek right. If I am thinking of the same person I think he started his shop right when i was leaving AZ. If it is the same person he did help me reinstall my stock suspension after some issues i had with a citrus fruit law and V W. But at that time we did the work in his drive way. I think he was also dating a girl that I went to school with. Small world. He always had good prices on labor and i never had an issue.

[R0bL0gic]

Exklusiv is Derek right. If I am thinking of the same person I think he started his shop right when i was leaving AZ. If it is the same person he did help me reinstall my stock suspension after some issues i had with a citrus fruit law and V W. But at that time we did the work in his drive way. I think he was also dating a girl that I went to school with. Small world. He always had good prices on labor and i never had an issue.

Yep, that's Derek. That is a small world, I haven't worked with him yet but I heard he is a standup guy.

[S WORD]

It just got hot here in LA. Its been over 100 recently where i live. I am starting to feel the car lag more. I got on freeway and car had no balls this morning. I am glad I got this to install this weekend. Can't wait to see the difference.

Good luck with everything let me know how you perform out in the 110 degree heat.