How to Install a Intercooler on a Audi A3/S3 | DONT PAY A SHOP TO DO IT!

[@SaintOeaux]

Thanks for clarifying the AC line part. Now I'm confident I can do this job.

[@RatchetWrenches]

Anytime! Good luck with it 👍🏼

[@brucepollock7365]

Fitted a Revo intercooler to my facelift S3 it is a tricky job, allow a full day if you are not a mechanic or experienced car tinkerer, fitted a new Forge solid charge pipe at the same time which was slightly easier with the intercooler etc out of the way. Great video, keep them up 👍

[@RatchetWrenches]

It’s definitely tricky and time consuming but doable! Thanks for watching! We appreciate the support

[@hkroman718]

Best vids since I got my S3

[@RatchetWrenches]

That means a lot thank you! Goodluck with your car!

[@Bruno-dc6yo]

I have an MK3 TTS, very close setup too what I have, and the most helpful video on KZbin to instal my Unitronic intercooler. I also installed the charge pipes from Unitronic since I was in the same area. Thank you.

[@RatchetWrenches]

Awesome! Glad we could help out!

[@ryan_srt4]

Thank you so much, this helped me learn about the hood latch removal for my a3. I’m trying to pull the entire support out.

[@RatchetWrenches]

Glad to help out!

[@adotahuja]

Nice work, very through. Don't forget the PPE - gloves and eye protection :)

[@RatchetWrenches]

Thanks!

[@volkssturm9694]

Thanks Bro! I really appreciate these videos, this one saved my a-s installing my new CTS direct fit intercooler on my 18' S3. I ended up taking the entire day, and had to go back and redo a few steps. I also almost mounted the front assembly on unevenly , I caught it at the last second. lol I noticed the hood wasn't flush and the headlight was sticking out too much on one side. I had to really go over everything a second time. lol I was super paranoid working around the refrigerant lines since my 18' S3 has the newer more "environmentally friendly" refrigerant "1234YF". That stuff is STUPID expensive and I didnt want to go the dealer for a recharge. It finally worked out and down here in SC in the Summer, I noticed a tremendous difference. My S3 pulls noticeably harder and effortlessly especially at highway speeds. I was amazed with the results really. Next up Im gonna refer to your other video and do my CTS downpipe and go stage 2 with my 034 tune. I am really falling in love with this platform all over again.

[@joeyb1059]

Can you put a video of how you put bash bar back on the assembly?

[@degeneratealex]

man this was so much easier on my 2012 A4, still gonna go for it on my 2019 A3 but there are so many extra steps

[@RatchetWrenches]

They definitely don't make cars easy to work on anymore that's for sure

[@RichLion]

I had no idea they put the FMIC behind the A/C condensor. Interesting engineering decision there.

[@RatchetWrenches]

Yeah it’s definitely a uniques setup!

[@thegingerbreadmahn]

Saving my life bro

[@RatchetWrenches]

Exactly save your money and do it yourself it’s really not that hard!

[@mbrishke]

man, these cars are the most difficult I've ever owned to do an intercooler swap. my civic type r took me 30 minutes, just had to take off the bumper lol

[@ironmb86]

I got an 8Y s3 and I appreciate this vid.

[@RatchetWrenches]

Awesome thanks for walking!

[@enriquesevilla9208]

Where you bought the frontal plastics for the rocks? Thanks

[@benji376]

Thanks a lot! Just slid my car in to a ditch so this is helping a lot

[@RatchetWrenches]

Thanks for watching! And damn that’s unfortunate hopefully you’ll get it fixed soon!

[@mikeangelo4684]

Nicely done!

[@RatchetWrenches]

Thank you!

[@samuelkuizenga8588]

Do you think it’s possible to replace the condenser with just removing the bumper and collision bar and the white clips.? I need to replace the condenser but I cannot find any good video for this. If possible it’s favorable to not remove all the things for the radiator or intercooler. Thank you in advance

[@wrld0freggie263]

okay so just to be clear the ecs required no trimming right?

[@RatchetWrenches]

We didn't have to do any trimming nope!

[@chevr6887]

Hey bud I’m from the uk so I’m order to change my radiator I have to follow the same procedure as you did ?

[@RatchetWrenches]

Hey there, so to change the radiator yeah it’s basically the same steps yeah. Maybe a few different steps but for the most part should be very similar

[@chevr6887]

@@RatchetWrenches damnn slyly pissed though man it seems so long to do..well I’m mean taking the bumper of no big deal but the rest aaaarrrgghhh 🤦🏾‍♂️I’m considering paying £140 to get done lool

[@RatchetWrenches]

@@chevr6887 yeah it’s definitely not the easiest of jobs or quickest! Paying for it will be less of a headache too! Best of luck man

[@chevr6887]

@@RatchetWrenches yhh your right man I’m just gonna pay for it I think you should do a video of doing wheel bearings (rear)

[@MrChans_S3]

Did you have any issues with the hood not being flush anymore after the install? I might if messed up 😂

[@RatchetWrenches]

Actually we did but it wasn’t bad, but the way to fix that is to adjust the way the front assembly mounts onto the body. It’s 4 bolts on each side that can be adjusted to raise the whole front end or down depending on which way you need to go

[@MrChans_S3]

@@RatchetWrenches ahhh Deng makes sense now just have to remove the bumper again… haha maybe later 😂😂 thanks man! Love your videos

[@adamo80nine]

On my mk5 gti I made the mistake of stripping off the two airbag plugs on the rad support when I was changing the support. I gotta fix that lol

[@kerwinvergara3335]

would you happen to know the part number for that crash bar plastic cover? did the rs style grill on my a3 and need that, thank you

[@RatchetWrenches]

Unfortunately I don't know the part number sorry

[@__BossBoy__]

How long did it take you to install and did you upgrade intercooler pipeing

[@RatchetWrenches]

About 3-4 hours and I had the intercooler piping from EQT already so yes I upgraded it prior!

[@__BossBoy__]

@@RatchetWrenches wow that’s awesome man and thank you hope you keep posting about your s3

[@RatchetWrenches]

@@__BossBoy__ yessir! And for sure we have plenty more videos coming don’t worrry

[@tylerjodoin1633]

@@RatchetWrenchesdo you need thr upgraded piping to install it ? I’ve got the piping on order and I’m installing the upgraded intercooler for a customer tommorow, he brought his own parts but there was no piping and he spent 800 on the intercooler I had him order piping but it’s 2 weeks out Snd it’s in the shop tommorow for other stuff

[@Isaac-cv6in]

After doing this job the front of my car is looking a little off / Misaligned. Any suggestions on how to get everything lined back up. Could it have been due to removing my crash bar and not lining it back up correctly, or would putting the crash bar on a little bit unaligned even effect to rest of front.

[@RatchetWrenches]

The crash bar may have something to do with it yeah. Its gonna suck but I'd remove everything and see if you can see the outline from the original bolts/washers etc and try and finesse it to align it a little better if possible

[@agnbmotorsportsallgasnobra9470]

crazy question bro. if i wanted rs3 headlight conversion, could i install those ? i know I would have to get the fenders rs3 bumper, hood,, possibly sidekirts and maybe rear bumper because im sure its all links together. but do you think all that stuff is pluf and play?

[@RatchetWrenches]

I'm not 100% sure I'm assuming it'll have to be coded. Not sure if it'll be plug and play. I know the headlights for the rs3 are a different style for 2016+ with the facelift

[@738-ngx8]

Does anyone know the intake part number i have the cover not the plastic intake itself

[@eveoupnext6911]

do work on my s3 what state do you live in ? i will drive i need my intercooler in

[@RatchetWrenches]

We're located in New Jersey

[@chiquicat1]

That condenser is a huge restriction for the intercooler, it needs to go 😂

[@RatchetWrenches]

Maybe one day when and if I delete my ac 😬

[@kidstang7999]

So no coolant drained?

[@RatchetWrenches]

Nope, not touching coolant at all

[@kidstang7999]

Cool, one more question did you unplug battery?

[@kenchap_]

You doing a follow up video? Just ordered IE v2! Very hype.

[@RatchetWrenches]

We have other videos on the channel regarding it but none specifically around this mod. But hell yeah, you’ll love those IAT’s

[@michaelcantinieri7890]

This is like the 3rd or 4th time you took off that grill...lol °

[@RatchetWrenches]

I know hahaha I think I’m finally done for a while 🤣

[@andrewnakhla6125]

so I ended up ripping my collision sensor...

[@RatchetWrenches]

😬 ouch! That sucks

[@Picklerick1000]

Damn bro 630 for an intercooler 😧

[@RatchetWrenches]

Gotta pay to play!

[@mhsucio6830]

Don’t be a pansy people I did this alone on my 8y.

[@RatchetWrenches]

😂 if you're mechanically inclined and have the right tools anyone can do it!