[Mk2] [Turbo] Intercooler and Boost Question

[Sparkie 86]

Hi All,
I Have not written on here in ages. I am buying a blitz boost controller shortly. I have a rev 3 turbo. What is the standard boost set at? and what is the max i can run with out it going bang? I currently have full exhaust, air filter and de cat. I have seen some intercoolers with a fan attached to it and some with out. Is it best to get one with a fan?

Any help would be good

Thanks Si

[Ren0W]

Around 1bar is save.
1,2 bar is max. Wouldn't go near that. Only a little gain, not worth the risks.

Intercooler needs fresh cool cold air.
You do the math. Would it benefit from a fan?

Me:
Running 1,11 bar (rose autom. due to the cold weather, normally around 1,05)
With fan, constantly sucking.

[Sparkie 86]

Thanks for that. What kind of HP would i be looking at at a 1 bar boost?

[Ren0W]

Around 240/250 at the wheels

[Sparkie 86]

Orite thought i would be looking at a big more than that. I know some horses do run off into the sun set lol Ive read people gettin like 260-270hp with these mods.

[Ren0W]

My mods:
( <--- as can been seen in my garage )

Apexi Power intake;
Berk Technology 3" downpipe;
GReddy SMIC;
HKS Hi-Power 3" exhaust;
EBC @ 1,05 bar.

Gives:

CEngHp: 277.6 CHp @5977 RPM
CEngTq: 370 CNm @4726 RPM
CWhPHp: 247.5 CHp @5977 RPM


So yes, 270hp is possible. But not at the wheels

[Sparkie 86]

I see what u mean now. Yea i would be happy with that kinda result. I have looked into a intercooler. Nearly all are sold with out a fan. Do they have a fan on the standard intercooler?
Cheers

[Ren0W]

Stock intercooler has got stock fan.

Buy a better SPALfan if you intend to buy an aftermarket intercooler.

For example:
http://www.gtschris.com/store/comersus_ ... ategory=61

[craig]

Hi All,
I Have not written on here in ages. I am buying a blitz boost controller shortly. I have a rev 3 turbo. What is the standard boost set at? and what is the max i can run with out it going bang? I currently have full exhaust, air filter and de cat. I have seen some intercoolers with a fan attached to it and some with out. Is it best to get one with a fan?

Any help would be good

Thanks Si

Hi mate, stock rev 3 turbo boost is 13 psi. I wouldn't run anymore than 1.1 bar on the stock CT20b turbo.

Most people reattach the stock fan to an aftermarket IC, or better yet, fit a spal fan and shroud

[2mad]

Don't forget the Intercooler Backing Shroud sparkie. Or what air the intercooler does get can just go around the ic instead of through it.

Boost settings..

0.8 bar Low boost
1.0 bar High boost
1.1 bar Overtake mode


Kev.

[Sparkie 86]

Awesome thanx alot guys been a massive help, didnt think about a shoud lol. Just have to work out how to set up me boost controller and get it on the rollers. its not advisable to run it on 1.1 all the time as in on the track ?

Cheers

[Ren0W]

Kinda useless to get different presets.
Just control your right foot, no need for fancy low/high/medium boost settings.

Mine's on 1,11 all the time.