Author Topic: 1.8t intercooler on mk2 td  (Read 2192 times)

October 11, 2012, 07:40:58 am

bbob203

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1.8t intercooler on mk2 td
« on: October 11, 2012, 07:40:58 am »
Whenever i finally get my car running im gonna add an intercooler i have access too 1.8t intercoolers at a local vw shop they have piles of them they will sell me one pretty cheap i think. Are they good with the k14 turbos or are they to big?
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Reply #1October 11, 2012, 11:20:21 am

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Re: 1.8t intercooler on mk2 td
« Reply #1 on: October 11, 2012, 11:20:21 am »
Nope, not too big. Should be a good size for a k14.
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Reply #2October 11, 2012, 11:53:02 am

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Re: 1.8t intercooler on mk2 td
« Reply #2 on: October 11, 2012, 11:53:02 am »
so, you are planning on running more than 15psi i take it?

the K14 isnt good for much more than 20psi efficiently..

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