BSH / Garrett Front Mount Intercooler VS Forge Twintercooler

[scaleseventeen]

Hi Guys,

I'm choosing between these two intercoolers, need some useful inputs/reviews on both intercoolers!



Thanks in advance!

 

[vagike]

if you going to upgrade your intercooler, do it properly, don't twin it. Pick a standalone front mount, or a direct fit replacement for the OEM.

Between your 2 choices, i pick BSH. However, I bought an upgraded S3 version from Eurojet Racing, that is an OEM replacement for less than what BSH wants for their front mount.

http://www.eurojetracing.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=MK5OEMFMIC

 

[kidthunder]

There both good just get which ever one you can find the cheapest

 

[ThumbThumbs]

Been happy with my Bsh. Contact Dbc performance if you decide to go that route. Great company to deal with.

 

[John/Cue\Publik]

the BSH intercooler for sure

 

[NJdubber]

I've been on the same boat but trying to get an intercooler but getting info from BSH regarding a kit for my car has not been fun..

 

[dj210]

Dont have much experience with Intercoolers, IMO front mount looks WAY cooler, if your going to spend the money you might as well get some Flash for your buck with the performance. And ill second DBC performance all day. They are local for me and are always a big help and are very knowledgeable about VW/Audi cars

 

[JoeyDaBomb]

Dont have much experience with Intercoolers, IMO front mount looks WAY cooler, if your going to spend the money you might as well get some Flash for your buck with the performance.

They will both give you the same look from the exterior as the they are both FMIC's. Personally I don't really like the design of twincoolers.

 

[goonieman]

I got an S3 with the forge twin cooler. Best setup for my K04. If you get a ic like BSH, you still have your old OEM ic sitting in your engine bay, just not hooked up. I consider that a waste. Plus with the S3 ic and twin cooler, you have more real estate to cool you charged air.

 

[kevvve]

to those that dont like the twintercooler what are your reasonings behind that. I was looking at purchasing a twintercooler after the new year to mate up with my S3 IC.

 

[kevvve]

I got an S3 with the forge twin cooler. Best setup for my K04. If you get a ic like BSH, you still have your old OEM ic sitting in your engine bay, just not hooked up. I consider that a waste. Plus with the S3 ic and twin cooler, you have more real estate to cool you charged air.

all the info i need thanks..

 

[josein06gli]

I got an S3 with the forge twin cooler. Best setup for my K04. If you get a ic like BSH, you still have your old OEM ic sitting in your engine bay, just not hooked up. I consider that a waste. Plus with the S3 ic and twin cooler, you have more real estate to cool you charged air.

Lol live the real estate fact. I got an s3 ic on my gli conn mate it up with a forge later on as I slowly piece my ko4 together.

 

[SDM]

I got an S3 with the forge twin cooler. Best setup for my K04. If you get a ic like BSH, you still have your old OEM ic sitting in your engine bay, just not hooked up. I consider that a waste. Plus with the S3 ic and twin cooler, you have more real estate to cool you charged air.

The OEM IC can be removed if you choose a FMIC, I prefer not having an IC sitting against the radiator, did this a few months ago & happy with the end result:

http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=128582

 

[VWconvert]

I bought the twintercooler due to several reasons. Why have your oem intercooler discconnected and sitting there just taking space? Also, forge has a great reputation both in the vw and audi community. I like the twintercooler because it takes advantage of all assets available on the car. The install was straight forward and the intercooler pipe just required a little triming on the passenger side. It took me about 2 hours from start to finish. Im not knocking the B.S.H. It is just a matter of preference. Im sure the B.S.H. is also great. It just makes no sense to leave that oem intercooler hanging there. Plus the forge unit looks mean as hell behind the bumper. Just my 2cents.

 

[Akatsuki...]

I bought the twintercooler due to several reasons. Why have your oem intercooler discconnected and sitting there just taking space? Also, forge has a great reputation both in the vw and audi community. I like the twintercooler because it takes advantage of all assets available on the car. The install was straight forward and the intercooler pipe just required a little triming on the passenger side. It took me about 2 hours from start to finish. Im not knocking the B.S.H. It is just a matter of preference. Im sure the B.S.H. is also great. It just makes no sense to leave that oem intercooler hanging there. Plus the forge unit looks mean as hell behind the bumper. Just my 2cents.

Why would you design a FMIC upgrade to leave your stock one in there and be dead weight? don't get it.