[sttwoton]

Its a shame Europe never got the 4 door mk 1 Sedan ST. super lightweight!

View attachment 386699 View attachment 386700 View attachment 386698

Sorry guys, but that is not great, we did get the four door, didn’t sell very well over here, we prefer our hatches over here.

 

[average_st]

Anyway, welcome to the forum! sorry to kinda Hijack. the euro bois and the Mk2 got me triggered



I put together a FMIC kit for less than $200 and its large and keeps the car very cool. (also looks dope) I can send you the parts list if you're interested. Does require some handiness.

Or go with one of the lovely kits from the many vendors on the forum if you want a hassle free high quality experience.

Either way, I'd recommend getting a FMIC before spending money on a tune.. Tuners usually charge for revisions, and the stock IC is a big bottleneck for tuning. FMIC first is a more cost effective order of operations.

Oo for 200, sounds like a steal go ahead and send the parts list.

 

[dankwise]

Welcome. I bought my 2016 st new. Drove it stock for about 15k miles and then went with Mountune's MP275 kit. Im at 70k now and went with a larger turbo and lsd among other things. You made a good choice, the st is awesome imo.Im still learning a ton everyday and this forum is great so hang around.

 

[Habriant40]

Oo for 200, sounds like a steal go ahead and send the parts list.

actually, I'll throw together a thread for it later today.

 

[average_st]

actually, I'll throw together a thread for it later today.

Thank you!

 

[average_st]

actually, I'll throw together a thread for it later today.

Hey you ever got around to making that thread? No rush but just wondering

 

[Habriant40]

@average_st
Hahah I'm sorry I'm getting distracted by self tuning. Spending all of my free time trying to make my car crackle.
I will get to it.

 

[average_st]

@average_st
Hahah I'm sorry I'm getting distracted by self tuning. Spending all of my free time trying to make my car crackle.
I will get to it.

It’s All good!

 

[Habriant40]

Here it is! parts ended up totaling to $321

Another DIY intercooler CHEAP

I didn't realize there were so many DIY intercooler threads. But I already typed this up so I decided to post it. Mine is a tiny bit different in how it mounts. Take it or leave it. Parts list total $321: Intercooler core: Amazon.com: ETL Performance Front Mount Intercooler Bar and Plate...

www.focusst.org

 

[average_st]

Here it is! parts ended up totaling to $321

Another DIY intercooler CHEAP

I didn't realize there were so many DIY intercooler threads. But I already typed this up so I decided to post it. Mine is a tiny bit different in how it mounts. Take it or leave it. Parts list total $321: Intercooler core: Amazon.com: ETL Performance Front Mount Intercooler Bar and Plate...

www.focusst.org

Yay! Thank you so much!

 

[Habriant40]

This one's real cheap

The CXR Do-It-Yourself Intercooler Guide

Pretty much the BEST performance mod you can do to your car, I end up paying less than $180 shipped for ALL the parts need it. Intercooler cost me $138 free shipping. Ambient 79F under boost never passed 94F on the intercooler, before this it was 167F. CX Racing Intercooler $138 Free Shipping ...

www.focusst.org

 

[average_st]

This one's real cheap

The CXR Do-It-Yourself Intercooler Guide

Pretty much the BEST performance mod you can do to your car, I end up paying less than $180 shipped for ALL the parts need it. Intercooler cost me $138 free shipping. Ambient 79F under boost never passed 94F on the intercooler, before this it was 167F. CX Racing Intercooler $138 Free Shipping ...

www.focusst.org

that is C H E A P, but honestly I might just save up a bit and get a depo racing.

 

[average_st]

or with the other one you posted since it looks easier and less time consuming to make and install. Since the bracket and intercooler matches better.

 

[Habriant40]

Sure! Do mind that the pictures of mine are shown on a pre facelift ST (2013-2014) and I believe you have the face lift era.

Something to note is that vendor intercoolers sometimes require you to drill through the bash bar anyway in which case you may kick yourself for not just building your own.
It looks like the depo one uses the stock radiator clips which will save you the drilling. there's also has some nice flow property features in the end tanks. maybe go that way.

 

[ddfred]

Sure! Do mind that the pictures of mine are shown on a pre facelift ST (2013-2014) and I believe you have the face lift era.

Something to note is that vendor intercoolers sometimes require you to drill through the bash bar anyway in which case you may kick yourself for not just building your own.
It looks like the depo one uses the stock radiator clips which will save you the drilling. there's also has some nice flow property features in the end tanks. maybe go that way.

Could be mistaken, but I think the only one the you need to drill to mount is Cobb.