well i have a 2003 jetta 1.8 turbo i have a aem cold air intake, full exhust system, forge turbo inlet pipe and a apr chip. The thing i want to know is a good idea to upgrade my intercooler to a front Mount intercooler? but i do have the stock turbo am i going to gain power or loose power?
I have a similar setup in my 2004.5 GLI. I just got a side mount intercooler from eurojet. I hear you get better flow if you'll be sticking with the stock turbo. I got the intercooler from a friend who just upgraded his turbo so he didn't need the side mount anymore. Plus, with the side mount, you'll be more of a sleeper-and it won't get as much attention from the police either. Law enforcement in California (and other states) are cracking down on cars with aftermarket items, so at least with the side mount they would never even see it unlike the front mount.
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