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front mount vs side mounts - 5/14/2008 7:33:07 PM    joetm Posts: 765 Joined: 1/6/2008 Status: offline Okay Summer is here and my turbos need to stay cool for some good track times ... of course option 1 is buy the side mount intercoolers from awe which look awesome ive actually seen one getting cnc-ed in thier machine shop... next option ... bend some of my own 2.5'' pipe( i think thats the right size??) and get it ceramic coated outside and then make a rack and buy a front mount ... I would def need to modify the bumper i am pretty sure?? what size front mount?? is front mount better then side ... i'm assuming size is better and I kinda like them hidden suggestions?? _____________________________ -Joe 2002 a6 2.7t / GIAC / REMUS / AWE-Tuning s-flo intake / bailey's DVs / vast stage 3 tip chip /vast piggies / obx manifolds / k04's and rs4 ecu platform to come soon! Post #: 1

RE: front mount vs side mounts - 5/14/2008 8:21:58 PM    formulagigi Posts: 1128 Joined: 4/23/2007 Status: offline side mounts for our cars is beter I hope. I asked my shop the same question and i don't feel like modifying the front end _____________________________ 2004 A6 Stg 2+ and 99 TJ...mod (in reply to joetm) Post #: 2

RE: front mount vs side mounts - 5/15/2008 6:01:37 AM    joetm Posts: 765 Joined: 1/6/2008 Status: offline i dont think it would take extreme modification ... the only question i have is what size front mount intercooler and will i have to replace the bumper or just cut it _____________________________ -Joe 2002 a6 2.7t / GIAC / REMUS / AWE-Tuning s-flo intake / bailey's DVs / vast stage 3 tip chip /vast piggies / obx manifolds / k04's and rs4 ecu platform to come soon! (in reply to formulagigi) Post #: 3

RE: front mount vs side mounts - 5/15/2008 11:30:03 AM    Joeski Posts: 472 Joined: 12/31/2005 Status: offline   I would not modify your front end for a front mount. You will sacrifice alot of safety to make it fit. I have not heard of a successful front mount on an A6. I have seen one on an S4 when I was with NGP and you have to do some major work....like cutting the core support and radiator support, plus cutting away the inside of the bumper. I would go with AWE Tuning side mounts....minimum cutting to make them fit and they come with new larger air directors which will utilize the entire intercooler. OOOO _____________________________ Spec Stage II Clutch and Aluminum Flywheel, APR Software, APR Snub Mount, APR Downpipes and Test Pipes with Milltek Cat Back, Hyperboost Diverter Valves, K&N Drop In (Temp). (in reply to joetm) Post #: 4

RE: front mount vs side mounts - 5/15/2008 12:41:37 PM    joetm Posts: 765 Joined: 1/6/2008 Status: offline yea i like the side mounts and I wasn't really sure if the front mount would even look that good ... well ill keep you posted on how hard the install is ... do you know of a diy picture site?? _____________________________ -Joe 2002 a6 2.7t / GIAC / REMUS / AWE-Tuning s-flo intake / bailey's DVs / vast stage 3 tip chip /vast piggies / obx manifolds / k04's and rs4 ecu platform to come soon! (in reply to Joeski) Post #: 5

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