207 GTI & Intercoolers

vegie

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Hi,

Everywhere I am reading, a common theme is emerging, that the standard intercooler fitted to a 207 gti is inadequate for keeping the intake air optimally cool on mild-hot days.

So, has anyone here installed a Forge or Airtec intercooler to a (fairly) stock 207 GTI, and what were the results?

Should there be performance gains (albeit smallish)?

Will turbo lag increase because the aftermarket intercooler is larger and there require extra time to 'pressurise'?

Will there be a increase in the coolant temperature (and perhaps engine temp), as the aftermarket intercoolers generally mount in front of the radiator?

Cause damage to any other part of the car?

Any other comments around this?

Thanks in advance.
 
Hi mate, I have a fairly large front mount on my GTi, the front impact beam is still there although spaced forward on it’s studs about 1cm. Temps have always been fine, and from memory charge temp is now around ambient usually. As for lag, I’m not sure as mine is tuned on 20psi. Hope this helps
 
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