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  1. 03-15-2018 01:06 PM #1
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    RS3 intercooler on S3 will it work?

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    Does anyone know if this will work, I couldn't find the thread were someone was going to attempt it.
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  2. 03-15-2018 01:40 PM #2
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    I have been wondering the same thing.


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  3. 03-16-2018 12:14 AM #3
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    Yes, with a lot of custom work regarding pipe work. Otherwise no, the RS3 uses a front mount design. The 4 cylinder variants sandwich the IC between the A/C condenser and radiator.
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    I am not worried about silicone hoses etc piping fab.
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  5. 03-23-2018 06:21 PM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by 2015S3 View Post
    I am not worried about silicone hoses etc piping fab.
    If you don't have problems with fab work, why is this a question? You can easily fab mounts and pipes and get everything connected. If you're going through with the work, why even start with the RS3 IC, you could get a higher quality core and create a better setup. The only thing to even worry about is how to remount the A/C and Rad since there would now be a gap between the two.
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    Treadstone has some really good cores and prefab stuff..you might just find one that fits after you take some measurements

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    Because I don’t have access to my shop anymore welder etc. so was looking for something with minimal welding


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    I’ve used treadstoen on my old Sunny builds ETS and the like


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  9. 04-15-2018 09:57 AM #9
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    No need to remove the stock IC when installing a front mount. Weighs very little.
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  10. 04-15-2018 11:33 AM #10
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    I think they are completely different in design and shape from what I have seen on pictures. The S3/R is very big(tall, wide and square-ish) while the RS3 looks thinking and more rectangular with much bigger end tanks intakes. I could be wrong but that is what I observed.

    The piping would have to be significantly different I believe. I think the S3 has the vertical throttle body and the RS3 has more of a horizontal. Again, I could be wrong but that is what I pictured on my mind
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    Why? The IE intercooler fits great and will outperform the RS3 intercooler.
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    They're entirely different engines so I highly doubt it.
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    Definitely not. Engine and layout totally different.


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