[halaldabs]

Hey Guys! Kind of a newbie here so please excuse me but I recently bought a VRSF 6.5” Competirion Intercooler. Now I won’t lie, I probably should’ve done some research prior to getting it but the price and everything jus sold me LOL (I bought it off OfferUp). Now my question is, since the one I bought from this guy had only the intercooler, I wanted to know if I am missing any hardware or it’s really as easy as just taking the old one off and putting in the new one? I hope someone lets me know, appreciate y’all 🥂

[paimon.soror]

No extra hardware needed. Reuse existing c clips from the turbo to intercooler pipe, and the chargepipe. Use existing screws that hold the stock intercooler in.

[halaldabs]

Originally Posted by paimon.soror

No extra hardware needed. Reuse existing c clips from the turbo to intercooler pipe, and the chargepipe. Use existing screws that hold the stock intercooler in.

You have no idea how much I appreciate you right now, thank you so much 🌟

[Jvac]

It would be good to replace the old rings that go in the inlet/outlet pipes.

[halaldabs]

Originally Posted by Jvac

It would be good to replace the old rings that go in the inlet/outlet pipes.

Duly noted good sir, thank you 🙏🏾

[Jvac]

Originally Posted by halaldabs

Duly noted good sir, thank you 🙏🏾

Meant to say o rings, but I think you got the idea. Good luck. Kies motorsport has a great diy video for this job on YouTube if you need guidance. I did it myself in an hour or so. It's pretty straightforward if you aren't replacing the charge pipe as well.

[n55david]

You could get longer mounting screws...

[paimon.soror]

Originally Posted by n55david

You could get longer mounting screws...

I have the same intercooler, and used the oem screws. There was more than enough thread for a solid engagement. 5 years no issues here

Although ive always wondered how those screws do coupled with one of the larger race style FMICs.... i would def go longer with those just for added comfort

[thejeremyman9]

Originally Posted by paimon.soror

I have the same intercooler, and used the oem screws. There was more than enough thread for a solid engagement. 5 years no issues here

Although ive always wondered how those screws do coupled with one of the larger race style FMICs.... i would def go longer with those just for added comfort

I run OEM screws with the VRSF race and its rock solid. That's including removing and reinstalling my old 5'' IC 3-4 times, so those screws have been in and our/reused at least 5 times. Just be reasonable tightening them and careful since they are going into plastic.

[n55david]

Originally Posted by thejeremyman9

I run OEM screws with the VRSF race and its rock solid. That's including removing and reinstalling my old 5'' IC 3-4 times, so those screws have been in and our/reused at least 5 times. Just be reasonable tightening them and careful since they are going into plastic.

Vrsf says you need to run longer screws with the race and should have supplied them.
My installer used the oem screws and I had an issue with the IC nearly falling out of the car about 6 months later.. Only thing that kept it from happening was the charge pipes etc.

Maybe I was just unlucky?

[thejeremyman9]

Originally Posted by n55david

Vrsf says you need to run longer screws with the race and should have supplied them.
My installer used the oem screws and I had an issue with the IC nearly falling out of the car about 6 months later.. Only thing that kept it from happening was the charge pipes etc.

Maybe I was just unlucky?

I got the screws and didnt want to ruin the holes by installing them when my OEM screws were fine. The VRSF screws are longer, wider, and a different thread pitch. Once you install those, there's no going back, and if anything happens later you need to go to even bigger screws (if that's possible). I was still able to get the OEM ones very tight - surprisingly tight even its going into plastic. They are an extremely coarse thread pitch compared to VRSFs. If your installed didnt go very tight, or stripped the holes/weakened the plastic, then yeah i can see that. Ill go poke my IC next time im out there and see if its loose at all.