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Engine Specific Info and Questions => IDI Engine => Topic started by: Farlos on September 10, 2012, 04:00:51 pm

Title: Intercooler delete, any adjustment needed on the IP?
Post by: Farlos on September 10, 2012, 04:00:51 pm

I want to delete my intercooler in the stock mk2 gtd i have, will use the aaz elbow from the intake to the turbo, will i smoke more or just the power will be the same? i think the boost levels are low enough for the stock gasket, but i want to be sure.Thanks!

Title: Re: Intercooler delete, any adjustment needed on the IP?
Post by: libbydiesel on September 10, 2012, 04:32:11 pm

You'll smoke more and you'll lose almost 20 horsepower.

Title: Re: Intercooler delete, any adjustment needed on the IP?
Post by: TurboJ on September 10, 2012, 06:25:06 pm

Why on earth would you want to remove your intercooler??

You'll have less power and higher consumption, and you'll also stress the engine more.

Title: Re: Intercooler delete, any adjustment needed on the IP?
Post by: R.O.R-2.0 on September 10, 2012, 06:56:56 pm

i just gotta ask...

WHY?!

Title: Re: Intercooler delete, any adjustment needed on the IP?
Post by: Gizmoman on September 10, 2012, 08:29:50 pm

Sorry, but just like everyone is saying - your engine really likes cool air - very much.
Mine wanted it but I didn't listen so piston #4 melted itself all over the barrel  ;D

If your's has a leak - it's worth fixing or replacing it. That's the only reason I can think of that would bring you to removing it.

Title: Re: Intercooler delete, any adjustment needed on the IP?
Post by: R.O.R-2.0 on September 10, 2012, 09:42:57 pm

it makes a BIG difference on my car to have the intercooler hooked up, and my engine flows much better than a stock mk2 TD..

deleting the intercooler WILL NOT allow you to have the same power.. like Andrew said, you will likely lose upwards of 20hp from removing it, as well as losing some fuel economy..