Alrighty, Im looking to get this kit and im just seeing from you guys what you think is a must prior to getting it... Ive got the chip and DV and i have had my car for very little... In the very near future I think i should get and exhaust and an FMIC for the kit... Boost gauges and intake and the little things for the most part are on the way... I was just wondering if there are any biggies out there i should consider.. Thanks

 

New downpipe, exhaust, 4 bar FPR if you don't already have it, silicone boost hoses, possibly an upgraded intake manifold.

 

The hoses and manifold come in the kit... K, im going to get laughed at... 4 bar?

 

intake not turbo manifold. dont get the apr intercooler, its a tube and fin.

4bar fpr 4 bar fuel pressure regulator. stock is 3 bar

 

k so i need a fuel pressure regulator.... and im not getting the apr front mount either.. but i do need suggestions

 

no need for a 4bar.gotoboostfactory.net and look into a bfsmic, it will be more than enough for the stage 3 kit.

 

why do you say not to get Aprs FMIC? its the best designed, out of all the FMICs on the market.

 

APR’s Front Mounted Intercooler Kits were developed specifically with the 1.8T engine in mind. Extensive research went into to choosing the proper sized heat exchanger and what the optimal flow direction would be. A top-bottom, bar and plate heat exchanger with proprietary internal heat sink fins was chosen. This style heat exchanger offered very competitive performance when compared to the more an extruded tube design. Along with a low internal pressure drop, this style heat exchanger excels by presenting a lower external pressure drop then an extruded tube design. This allows for more air to penetrate through it for cooling of the radiator and other essential components. Once the ideal heat exchanger was chosen, the task of using it to its fullest potential began. Unique cast aluminum end tanks were designed to ensure that the hot air entering the system would travel the full length of the core. A precise fin structure within the end tank helps to distribute hot air evenly across the core for the most effective cooling possible. Each fin is positioned at a specific angle to direct the correct amount of air down into that section of the heat exchanger. This allows the whole core to work at dissipating the heat. When moving this air to and from the intercooler, you want to do so with the least amount of resistance as possible. With this in mind an effective series of tubing was designed. A combination of stainless steel and silicon tubing was used to create seamless internal geometry for the air to flow through. The stainless sections are used for the longer spans of tubing. The silicon is used to seamlessly and smoothly transition between diameters and to navigate through existing hardware. The FMIC kit would not be complete without quality mounting hardware. Careful attention was paid to this area. We found that custom sheet metal designed brackets offered a healthy balance of a strength and aesthetics. All sheet metal parts are powder-coated to withstand rust so that they will remain strong throughout the life of the product.

 

unless they have changed it, this is the inside of a apr fmic http://www.goapr.com/VW/products/ima...ic_coreend.jpg



compared to a garrett core



or a greddy core



you tell me which is better because i know.

 

mine looks nothing like that top pic more like the garrett core