Is the $280 Godspeed SMIC too expensive for you??

rains · Mar 23, 2012

Ktt88 said:
Looking to get a new SMIC as well...I see most of these ebay posting are for 02-05/06. I have a 2000 1.8t gti, is there any difference?

possibly a different size for the boost sensor (there were both larger and smaller ones, IIRC), but the inlet and outlet intercooler tubes and mounting points should be the same :beer:

Justacar · Mar 24, 2012

If you search ( 1.8T intercooler ) theres a few that pop up around 189-224 free shipping. I too am waiting

Abaddon2501 · Apr 15, 2012

bootymac said:
Here's how it stacks up against other SMICs in core size:

Boost Factory: 8.1" x 8" x 6" = 389 cu in
Tyrolsport: 10" x 8.1" x 4.5" = 365 cu in
Eurojet: 8" x 8" x 5" = 320 cu in
Taco cooler: 7" x 8.25" x 5.125" = 305 cu in
Kraut-Burner: 8" x 8.4" x 4.5" = 302 cu in
Godspeed: 8" x 7.5" x 5" = 300 cu in
Forge: 8.3" x 8.3" x 3.9" = 269 cu in
Stock: 7.25" x 8" x 3.5" = 203 cu in

Disclaimer: core size is just one of the many measures of an intercooler's performance

Thank you very much for posting this, very informative.

GTIXpress · Apr 27, 2012

Has anyone seem it show back up on eBay yet? I've only seen one that costs about $100 more. I'm wondering if he raised his prices since last time.

VRhooptie · Apr 28, 2012

I installed this intercooler about two months ago. Didn't fit with my neuspeed pancake pipe replacement but otherwise its great. Took it to show n go at the track and ran 12 times in a row. no heat soak:beer: noticed

SixerFixer · May 12, 2012

Just letting everyone know that these seem to be back in stock for $139!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/251054481322?item=251054481322&viewitem=&vxp=mtr#ht_4013wt_1119

Just bought one

Big_Tom · May 12, 2012

ramza said:
Just letting everyone know that these seem to be back in stock for $139!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/251054481322?item=251054481322&viewitem=&vxp=mtr#ht_4013wt_1119

Just bought one

:laugh::beer:

Justacar · May 12, 2012

ordered mine:beer: When I get it, I may order a 5" cooling fan to mount to it, or rig my rear washer to a GM fan style nozzle to spray washer fluid into the fins...well see

Slimjimmn · May 13, 2012

ramza said:
Just letting everyone know that these seem to be back in stock for $139!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/251054481322?item=251054481322&viewitem=&vxp=mtr#ht_4013wt_1119

Just bought one

BINGO!!!:beer:
too bad I am poor, and need tools for work..

Anyone want a ipod touch 8g minty fresh with case?? =)

bcruze · May 22, 2012

I'm selling mine if anyone is interested. Brand new, never installed...nothing wrong with it just don't think I'll be able to get around to installing it any time soon. Comes with a brand new Bosch MAP sensor ($70 new) and new rubber grommets. I'll do $175 shipped...that's basically what they're going for on ebay plus a brand new MAP for $40. I haven't listed it anywhere else yet...lemme know if you're interested.

Justacar · May 23, 2012

Got mine today. Must say, pretty decent construction. Going to install a brass petcock to remove oil build up, even tho I have a catch can. Also smooth out the openings a little.:beer:

kdiver58 · May 23, 2012

Price is back down

Many of the ebay sellers just jack the price up so that none will sell while they are waiting on stock to come back into inventory.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1999-2004-V..._Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Make:Volkswagen&hash=item3a74035faa#vi-ilComp

I'm going to be doing my timing belt, water pump, tensioner stuff this weekend. All I have is a stock 1.8t with the stock 03s turbo and APR 93 chip. Would it be worth it to add this while I have it all apart. Does it really help?

2003 VW GTI 1.8t 204,500 miles

Mindfault · May 23, 2012

Yes, front mounts help even on stock turbo cars

XMB · May 24, 2012

dumb question, any reason this wouldn't fit on a B5 A4?

Big_Tom · May 24, 2012

Mindfault said:
Yes, front mounts help even on stock turbo cars

:beer: this

4ceFed4 · May 24, 2012

XMB said:
dumb question, any reason this wouldn't fit on a B5 A4?

Not a dumb question, it will not fit. All the plumbing on your car is different from the engine being rotated 90 degrees..

XMB · May 24, 2012

4ceFed4 said:
Not a dumb question, it will not fit. All the plumbing on your car is different from the engine being rotated 90 degrees..

DAMN IT

Thanks for answering :thumbup:

mschulte · May 24, 2012

XMB said:
DAMN IT

Thanks for answering :thumbup:

Its six. the only B5 side mount is the Apikol SMIC and its $550. much nicer that all of these cheap ebay sidemounts.

Taran · May 24, 2012

mschulte said:
Its six. the only B5 side mount is the Apikol SMIC and its $550. much nicer that all of these cheap ebay sidemounts.

Tyrolsport makes a smic for the b5 a4/passat as well, but more expensive than the Apikol unit.

Budgetboostin · May 24, 2012

Damn I want one of these so bad

Is the $280 Godspeed SMIC too expensive for you??

rains

Justacar

Abaddon2501

GTIXpress

VRhooptie

SixerFixer

Big_Tom

Justacar

Slimjimmn

bcruze

Justacar

kdiver58

Mindfault

XMB

Big_Tom

4ceFed4

XMB

mschulte

Taran

Budgetboostin

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