Congrats on the intercooler dawg, it’s lookin pretty clean 🔥🔥 I haven’t missed the Mk7 yet but def want a black intercooler this time

nice intercooler! you will definitely free up some ponies and your car will deliver more consistent performance, pull after pull. the best is always to log before & after IAT, boost etc...and actually see the difference. that way you definitely know it works. btw...when you boost...i hear this high pitch whistling noise. i had the same noise on my g6 gti and i eventually changed my intake...the noise was completely gone. not sure if it even bothers you, but i didn't like it at all

Hey Hayden, Hope all been well. I’ve looked into the IE FMIC I’ve heard great things about them. They have a flow form technology that helps with the cooling. Only down side it will cost around 1k

@HaydenCroix

2 жыл бұрын

IE makes wonderful products and I’m sure you would be happy if you went that route. I will say though for the price with ARM ic is hard to beat.

@brian9807

2 жыл бұрын

@@HaydenCroix thanks for the feedback. I will look into ARM aswell to see which is best for the money. And as always hope all is well take care!

Your car looks great. Also I'm a fan of a plain silver intercooler. Just classic.

Nice! I appreciate your videos. Looks killer, I’m trying to decide on a IC upgrade, unfortunately, ACC cars are screwed in the FMIC options. Any suggestions? Keep doing you bro. I like it silver, but w/grill

@HaydenCroix

Жыл бұрын

Stock replacement intercooler will be you best option unless you want to delete acc

I've gone the other way, stuck a massive Wagner intercooler on and going to rebuild the turbo but keep it is20 but with stronger internals. Then run the boost up a bit

@WaseemKhan-iu4bh

2 жыл бұрын

I prefer the is20 over is38 especially for drivability...i miss the low down torque and responsiveness you get in the is20 that is absent in the is38

I've had my ARM FMIC for over a year and I suggest replacing all included clamps. I had 2 pipe blow offs until I changed clamps. 👌✅ Also sounds like your diverter whine is strong.. got me a GFB DV+ and issue was solved. Cheers

@HaydenCroix

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the heads up! And I have a new DV on order to hopefully solve that!

@rambow70

11 ай бұрын

What kind of clamps would your recommend instead? I'm shocked these blew off. There are two on each end and they looked pretty stout.

Looking forward for more GTI content, been a while

@domiggy4455

10 ай бұрын

Where he go :(

Well with this solid steel piping it’s actually a much healthier boost than silicone piping since it’s a solid flow of boost, where as the silicone stretches a bit, so the flow is more inconsistent.

@HaydenCroix

2 жыл бұрын

Good to know!

@whatsup8464

2 жыл бұрын

Yep bet it pulls better

@MichaelMiller-hf3rc

Жыл бұрын

I will say with the metal piping it does tend to get hotter easier vs. silicone being more heat resistant, so it’s definitely a big trade off

I have that one, the paint is going to chip like crazy, get ready to have to paint it. Works like a dream though.

The metal tubing might look smaller on the outside, looked like you stretched the silicone pip over the outer of the metal. I'm willing to bet the smaller tubing has a very similiar inner diameter of the tube. effectively being the same piping. The added benefit of it being aluminum the air will also have better thermal cool flowing the pipe as well.

Thanks for the tips.

I got a Wagner FMIC on my Golf R and I'm not even planning on going beyond stage 1. Is it necessary, probably not. But hopefully it means that the car keeps on chugging for longer.

wow what a difference in size. Glad you are getting some spotlight and mfg are reaching out to you. would be nice to compare the fmic to the oem location from ARM. hint hint.. ARM. On the sim racing is that set up for PC?

@HaydenCroix

2 жыл бұрын

I use it for PC and Xbox. CarX on the PC and Forza on the Xbox

I was wondering if you upgraded your intercooler when I watched your turbo install video. This one is nice and awesome if you got it free from sponsor? It probably had you covered for a good bit more than the one it replaced. I like them silver but you could use a little more coverage over the intercooler so it isn't so exposed.

I haqve the CTS on right now and love it, no issues at all. I didnt know though that it was only rated for 450WHP. If I decide to go vortex I will probably pick one of these up! Stage 2 EQT for now, but had to do wheels suspension wrap and aero first. Might do the turbo swap next spring

@HaydenCroix

2 жыл бұрын

The CTS one will be fine for a stage 2 car even on e85. But yeah once you go vortex you may want to look into an upgrade depending on how much you plan to push it.

@TheMrec94

2 жыл бұрын

@@HaydenCroix my build is kind of backwards stage 1 powermax with forged internals and titanium valve springs and retainers. But stock dp and intercooler probably in the range of 370-380wheel tuner recommend the do88 know anyone using it on a upgraded turbo?

@HaydenCroix

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheMrec94 a lot of the EQT guys run the Do88 with hybrid turbos and even some that are running full frame upgrades with it.

@TheMrec94

2 жыл бұрын

@@HaydenCroix how's that big front mount been holding up? Install looks easier than the OEM location ones what's the price point one that one.

@HaydenCroix

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheMrec94 there is a link in the description to it, and it has been holding up great! And you are right the install was super easy! I would definitely recommend it.

I’m so stocked I just completed my 2016 Golf R stage 1 with a APR FMIC car rips 👍

The silver intercooler core looks mean. I’d love something like this for my mk6r but all the cores seem to be smaller for the mk 6.

Hey Mate, car looks pretty sick. How did you get both angel eyes working on the GTI headlights? Or are they aftermarket ones? Cheers.

@HaydenCroix

Жыл бұрын

These are aftermarket, they are made by ZMAUTOPARTS.

I’ve had the arm intercooler for about 5 months now I couldn’t put the couplers on the back end only the big ones yea make sure you tighten them really tight they popped off on me

I did'nt buy an intercooler for my GTI Clubsport yet, as it costs an *ARM* & a Leg! 😄 👍

@johnmoser2689

2 жыл бұрын

nice

@PapiAndrey

2 жыл бұрын

They’re cheap on eBay

@johnmoser2689

2 жыл бұрын

@@PapiAndrey he was being punny

@PapiAndrey

2 жыл бұрын

@@johnmoser2689 man I don’t know how I missed that 😂

@Hennys_Mk7

Жыл бұрын

@@PapiAndrey send me a link lol

Looks awesome man! Out of 10 how hard do you think it is to install?

@HaydenCroix

2 жыл бұрын

Great question! I’d have to give the install a 3 out of 10 for difficulty on my scale.

Hayden good video..... I've got one thing to say from my experience I think your dv is fubar. Look into the gfb go fast bits dv+ install. It's that little whine while on boost that's giving me this vibe...... Peace

@HaydenCroix

2 жыл бұрын

Already have an oem replacement on order!

@davidkane8660

2 жыл бұрын

OK that's cool is this the one that came with the turbski? You will gain power and responsiveness straight away from this too 💪

@HaydenCroix

2 жыл бұрын

@@davidkane8660 This is still the dv from my IS20, I swapped it to the TPC20

@davidkane8660

2 жыл бұрын

@@HaydenCroix sweet buddy hope you get it sorted. Ohhh with the hard pipes all you will ever need on the mqb platform will be 2+1/2 inch only if your aiming for 4 digit hp figs you then would need 3inch. Also look into the other boost hard pipes to replace the plastic oem ones that makes a big difference also.

@HaydenCroix

2 жыл бұрын

@@davidkane8660 Thanks for the advice! Always greatly appreciated!

Nice! I like how easy it is to install a FMIC on a GTI haha. My car has been done for a couple of weeks! No Dyno runs yet and custom street tune.

@HaydenCroix

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely a very easy install. And that’s awesome!

@beastmeetbybeastexhaust835

2 жыл бұрын

@@HaydenCroix Thanks bro

Have you noticed any reduction in oil temperatures with the new intercooler? That would be a quick way to verify its more efficient compared to the old one.

@HaydenCroix

2 жыл бұрын

I have actually, I am running about 10 degrees Fahrenheit cooler!

Funny just found your channel, rocking the same wheels as you on my gti of the same color

@HaydenCroix

Жыл бұрын

A man of great taste🤘

Do they make one for a3/s3's or does that one fit them as well?

I removed my front grille as well but I customized it. At first I cut it so I can leave the lower part of the grille in the bumper, I then cut of the mesh part of the grille and I was left with like the frame of the grille, that way it covers the exposed painted clips when removing the grille and it looks way cleaner

@HaydenCroix

Жыл бұрын

The car now has a new grille installed.

@charlep3962

Жыл бұрын

@@HaydenCroix why you put the grill back on ?

@HaydenCroix

Жыл бұрын

@@charlep3962 the bumper couldn’t withstand the downforce from the front lip without the support of the grille

@charlep3962

Жыл бұрын

@@HaydenCroix I’m planning on doing the delete for the look , so I should be fine ? Since I don’t have a front lip installed

@HaydenCroix

Жыл бұрын

@@charlep3962 without a lip you will be all good

Can i ask, whats everyones opinons on these small coolers vs the standard larger ones?

Nice just installed mine last weekend with the bottom grille delete.

@HaydenCroix

2 жыл бұрын

Very nice! I didn’t do the grill delete by choice, and 18-wheeler had a tire blow out as I was passing him and too my front grill with it🤣

Anyone who's doing this, don't forget to unhook your battery before removing your front bumper. You risk messing up your front radar calibration which will cost you over $1400 only your VW dealer could fix

How did you get the mounting brackets to fit? Can’t get the right side one to fit its slightly short?? Could you do a quick breakdown in the install

@HaydenCroix

2 жыл бұрын

The right one was tight but I was able to get it into place. Don't tighten the top screw until you have the IC mounted up.

which version of the protune do you have by sneekytune im considering getting the kill/mexico tune but I daily drive my car. Curious which one you use to reach that amount of power and reliability.

@HaydenCroix

Жыл бұрын

I run the kill file for a daily

Is that the only intercooler ARM makes? I also have an ARM FMIC I did not use the stencil even tho I bought it just cuz I like it clean looking. Mines been on for awhile now and still looks and performs great. Reason I’m asking is I had no idea it’s rated for that much power I got it cause it was no drill and decent price I also got there charge pipe upgrade there soft pipes are bigger then the hard pipes. I also left the mesh on my bumper. I diddnt even know I could take it all the way off

@HaydenCroix

2 жыл бұрын

As far as I know yes it is. And that’s great to know! I didn’t even know they offered options for pipes. And yeah I actually removed mine because an 18-wheeler had a tire blow out on me and it took the grill with it.

Hey dude where are the mounting brackets on the ARM unit? I swear I couldn’t see them but probably wrong. I’ve got the CTS one as well, but definitely want to switch 🤙🏼

@HaydenCroix

2 жыл бұрын

It came with a separate bracket that bolts to the front shroud (the intercooler can also be flipped upside down

@DaseggMQB

2 жыл бұрын

@@HaydenCroix oh shit love that. Drilling the holes through the crash bar for the cts was not fun lol

None the less. None the less. None the less. None the less. None the less. None the less.

I’m full e85 rx500 making 460whp on 29psi.. I run a cts intercooler and haven’t had any issues? I came across your channel but would be interested in the long term with the arm fmic

@HaydenCroix

2 жыл бұрын

You can definitely push the CTS to its limits as you have proven. This one will just allow for a bit more headway. I will definitely be making a long term review as well.

What’s your wheel/tyre setup ?

Nice overview of the product. A couple of things. The ARM core is 3.25" thick. Vendors stating rated HP is not very useful without knowing how they arrived at the number. **Edit: Stated HP is worthless because there is no standard for determining it.** ARM states 700 hp and the next paragraph states that it's rated to handle 575 hp. Notwithstanding the HP value being meaningless, compared to the Vibrant 12810, which ARM is essentially a clone of, Vibrant claimed 550 hp.

I hear a whistle during the pull. IE looks clean...

I got the same fmic it's been going strong for months now. I also I got a ghetto sim racing rig I play grand trismo 7 on PS4. I like your setup

Hey man I installed this in my car and I have a cat back exhaust and knn air filter system but I haven’t got tune but when I installed it feel slow on the throttle and a “EPC” light came on the and my turbo is not working it’s not spooling up and not boost is being made. Any advice ?

@HaydenCroix

Жыл бұрын

You clearly have a leak somewhere in the system. Make sure to check all the connections you’ve touched.

Nonetheless. Your car is insanely awesome!!

how does one remove the mesh grill that hides the intercooler, just ordered one and its coming tomorrow!

@HaydenCroix

2 жыл бұрын

It is not easy but there is several clips surrounding it that need to be undone from the inside

I can’t wait to grab my IE V1 intercooler, my arm FMIC was great but I need sleeper in my life

@HaydenCroix

2 жыл бұрын

Can’t go wrong with IE!

@stevesanchez1975

2 жыл бұрын

@@HaydenCroix for 400 bucks I can’t complain

What’s your custom exhaust? I’m currently is38 with catless dp and still have the stock resonator

@HaydenCroix

10 ай бұрын

I replaced the stock resonator with a vibrant ultra quiet and the rear muffler with 2 flowmaster super 10’s

I have the same intercooler in my gti stage 3, and it gets 499 whp. 👌

i miss your vids already man 😥

7 months and no new videos or post on instagram? What’s going on? Miss the content! Picked up a mk7 gti myself 2 months ago, been wanting to see more content

Must be nice to run the front mount. Mine has the bottom sensor😪

Do you still have that intercooler….

What did you use to remove the mesh in the grill? Looking to do this as well.

@HaydenCroix

Жыл бұрын

Standard trim removal tools and some tough finger tips is all you need. It can take some time though, there is a ton of clips to undo.

@OpenSourceSlayer

Жыл бұрын

@@HaydenCroix appreciate you my man. Have plans for any new content?

Question on the hood how do u install the hood pin and where

@HaydenCroix

2 жыл бұрын

There is a video on the channel about it if you'd like to watch it, but I mounted them to the headlight support brackets. Otherwise it's just a lot of measuring before you cut, I used a "holedozer" to cut the hood after making my pilot hole.

Whered you get your black badges, they look fire

@HaydenCroix

2 жыл бұрын

Etsy is the way!

love the car so cool!! wish 4 cylinders had a better exhaust sound

@HaydenCroix

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! And you and me both!

@exothermal.sprocket

Жыл бұрын

Look up Cobb Titanium cat back. /watch?v=YjONpLUmVfk Also APR has a good system, configurable for different loudness. Neither are raspy, have decent bark and bass, not obnoxiously loud.

I heard a lot of negative thinks about a short mount intercooler, what are your opinions on it and how do you feel about it?

@HaydenCroix

2 жыл бұрын

It all depends which one you choose. Some are better than others but for the effort vs. a stock location replacement is what does it for me. A FMIC is a much easier install

@SilkyWilly26

2 жыл бұрын

@@HaydenCroix Thank you!

Dawg our cars look exactly alike, only a few minor differences. Where’d you get the spoiler?

@HaydenCroix

2 жыл бұрын

It’s from ECS it’s their “Carbon Rear Hatch Spoiler”

Hey mate what bumper and skirts you running

@HaydenCroix

5 ай бұрын

They are both from ECS. But the side skirts were made by carbon cartel.

how do you get both “U”’s in the headlights to turn on? i have a mk7 gti and only 1 of the U’s on each side are on, not both

@HaydenCroix

Жыл бұрын

These are aftermarket headlights

@maxharris9861

Жыл бұрын

@@HaydenCroix what’s the name of them? i’m really interested in getting them

@HaydenCroix

Жыл бұрын

@@maxharris9861 mine were made by zmautoparts

I actually own the CTS FMIC on my MK7 GTI too, and I have told myself that if I ever go with a bigger turbo (currently IS38), I would definitely be looking to buy the ARM FMIC or Bain Performance FMIC. Both are so much bigger, and just overall better FMIC’s.

@Tracksavvy

11 ай бұрын

What about Neuspeed?

Did you get a tune re-flash after installation?

@HaydenCroix

2 жыл бұрын

Not yet, though I will be getting a new revision soon.

Hey. Brother when are we getting more videos been a minute, hope everything is well, take care.

Hey Hayden, Long time no content

It’s been 3 months where ya been man?

I really want to like this intercooler. I think it looks great on our cars, but I have read that the pressure drop is slightly above average compared to most stock location IC. This concerns me.

@HaydenCroix

Жыл бұрын

I did not notice any drop in psi

@absolutexk

Жыл бұрын

@@HaydenCroix Right, however, usually pressure drop is compensated by the turbo. Meaning, the turbo may be pushing harder to meet the boost requirement due to the pressure drop. If the data is accurate, an independent tester tested a number of popular IC brands and found that the ARM IC had a drop between 3-4 PSI. Most stock location IC lose between 1-2.5 PSI.

@pedrorodrigueztube

Жыл бұрын

Psi won't change what changes is spool time aka turbo lag

How did you get your grill so shiney?

@HaydenCroix

2 жыл бұрын

If you are talking about the upper grill it's because I coated it in clear coat to make it gloss finish.

Miss the vids man ;(

Are those stock GTI headlights? Why do they look so good?

@HaydenCroix

Жыл бұрын

Nope, they are zmautoparts.

How’d we arrive at this 50hp figure?

@HaydenCroix

2 жыл бұрын

Well we went from a 450 hp capable FMIC to a 700hp capable FMIC which opens the door for some more HP with tuning.

@burb17

2 жыл бұрын

@@HaydenCroix I was hoping for actual numbers haha. Like maybe I missed something.

@clutchthepearls3062

2 жыл бұрын

Same question I had. The title implies he actually measured before and after with a dyno, but no such luck. I already have the ARM FMIC, so I was hoping to see something good. Instead we just talking head vlog reading the ad.

any reason why you sold the gti? just curious

@HaydenCroix

2 ай бұрын

The wife and I had a baby and we needed something a bit bigger. The car was still mint when I sold it.

Can I stack this with a IE stock location intercooler ?

@HaydenCroix

2 жыл бұрын

With the correct piping yes

@stevesanchez1975

2 жыл бұрын

There isn’t a need too, it’ll just add extra weight .

Stock location> FMIC

wont a bigger pipe require more air before it even starts to build pressure? more area to fill and pressure?

@HaydenCroix

Жыл бұрын

If you were speaking about exhaust flow then yes. Back pressure is required to build boost. The larger size IC piping just allows more air into the engine to assist with a more free flowing exhaust to get that balance

@RafaelGonzalez4

Жыл бұрын

@@HaydenCroix IC piping allows more air, but you also have more area to fill with air, and more area to build pressure into, so there is more turbo lag? flow and pressure are two different things

@HaydenCroix

Жыл бұрын

@@RafaelGonzalez4 more air means more boost. And it’s the exhaust back pressure that causes turbo lag. If you have larger IC and piping it does not affect back pressure or turbo lag.

@RafaelGonzalez4

Жыл бұрын

@@HaydenCroix i guess this is where am getting confused and hesitant about aftermarket IC piping, i know more air is equal to more boost, but doesnt larger IC piping( charge pipe, and throttle body pipe) mean that you now need a lot more air in the system to build that pressure?

@HaydenCroix

Жыл бұрын

@@RafaelGonzalez4 I get where you are coming from, and I wouldn’t say you are wrong. But that’s because I’m sure if you put a big beefy IC in without being tuned for it you would probably experience lag. But as long as you get tuned for the IC you will not experience turbo lag from it even with a larger diameter of piping.

What radar are you using?

@HaydenCroix

Жыл бұрын

Uniden r3

i am asking the old one cts one im in south africa

I admit first off that i didn’t listen to every word he spoke, but I am confused by the title. The title suggest that his CTS intercooler compared to the AMX intercooler was "ROBBING" him of 50HP. So i watched the video and heard nothing about HP differences, so was i suckered by a clickbait title, or did i miss something?

This dude alive? lol

@HaydenCroix

16 күн бұрын

@@landofsyn2980 Haha yeah I’m still kicking. Just sold the GTI after the wife and I had our kid.

Can I get ur old intercooler, would it work on my mk6 gti

@HaydenCroix

2 жыл бұрын

It has already been sold otherwise I would say yes!

Hey bro you wanna sell that cts ones ?

@HaydenCroix

2 жыл бұрын

It’s already been sold

@achudathanshiju5720

2 жыл бұрын

@@HaydenCroix i thought so lol

why haven't you posted?

you sound like stevemre

I did'nt buy an intercooler for my GTI Clubsport yet, as it costs an *ARM* & a Leg! 😄 👍 (One thing though your camera is MUCH more jumpy than the regular youtuber, so if i were you i would get a stabilizer like DJI Ozmo or similar for your phone. Its very though to watch when its this jumpy..)

@HaydenCroix

2 жыл бұрын

I do have an Ozmo for the phone but I film on my Canon. I will have to look into getting a ronin or something similar because I have noticed the shake as well, even with max stabilization it’s still pretty bad.

@Bted__ever

2 жыл бұрын

Stop being a little girl, the video was really that hard to watch? Get over yourself! 🤣

it made me cringe how close you came to the curb with the brand new intercooler

@HaydenCroix

2 жыл бұрын

Me too!

Twin cooler will loose boost pressure and not worth it

Why didn't u use an oversized mqb location? No offense,but that front mount alone is robbing hp

@HaydenCroix

2 жыл бұрын

Simply because I didn’t want to go through installing an oem location one. Especially when this one is good for 700 which is well above my power goals.

@luckyhands4995

2 жыл бұрын

@@HaydenCroix fair enough. My mqb is my first car not having a front mount,but I'm only putting down 399 hp and 445 lbs.ft tq. Do u think in your situation an mqb would make a difference on a dyno at all?

@HaydenCroix

2 жыл бұрын

@@luckyhands4995 To be honest I’m not 100% sure but I know that in comparison to the CTS one I took off it is allowing for more power now. The car should be getting on a dyno soon, just have a few things to get sorted first.

@luckyhands4995

2 жыл бұрын

@@HaydenCroix sick can't wait to see,thanks!

Post more vids bro been 2 montgs

@HaydenCroix

Жыл бұрын

I will be soon! Just been super busy with work/have a baby on the way due in October so been getting things ready.

@Chris-qq1yq

11 ай бұрын

Hope everything’s going good with the new family an everything. I have a build similar to yours only difference is xl eqt. Everyone misses your content keep us posted. Peace brother

Wya miss your uploads Hope u didn't sell it

@HaydenCroix

Жыл бұрын

I ended up letting her go. I appreciate the support you always gave, you were a day one! I sold it though because I had a baby and the GTI just did not work well for my current situation. I plan to get back into a mk8 in the future though.

Dude what happened??😢

Are you gonna make anymore videos? Think we deserve an answer.

@HaydenCroix

Жыл бұрын

Not around the GTI, I sold it a while back and am driving a Grand Cherokee SRT nowadays.

Mqb locations are best for ic, "coolness" over performance at its finest

Did you blow it up? Is that why you stopped posting?

@HaydenCroix

5 күн бұрын

@@brogu6071 nope, had a kid and needed something bigger. Sold the gti and bought a trackhawk

@brogu6071

5 күн бұрын

@@HaydenCroix fuck yeah man. Congraulations. I'm about to trade my 9th gen Si in for a mk7.5 GTI

Why change the CTS for ARM, ARM is the best CTS

@HaydenCroix

Жыл бұрын

The CTS FMIC is only rated for 450 hp and became a choke point in the tuning process for more power. This ARM one is a much larger core allowing for more air and in the end more power from the tune. If I could go back I would have done ARM from the start as the install is much easier.

@mariorflores7299

Жыл бұрын

@@HaydenCroix My thought is to install an I38 later and stay until there. At the moment, it has the factory one, but I want to mount an intercooler and I don't know if CTS or ARM, what do you recommend?

@HaydenCroix

Жыл бұрын

@@mariorflores7299 ARM 100%

@mariorflores7299

Жыл бұрын

@@HaydenCroix ok Thank you.

Sell me the cts fmic

@HaydenCroix

2 жыл бұрын

It's already been sold and is on another car

Nonetheless...

@HaydenCroix

Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣 I remember editing this video and thinking the same thing.

Can I have your old one lol

@HaydenCroix

2 жыл бұрын

Already sold it lol

Holy click bait title. Lol

@HaydenCroix

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@COMotorsports

2 жыл бұрын

@@HaydenCroix the click bait will keep me away unfortunately.

@HaydenCroix

2 жыл бұрын

@@COMotorsports As will a poor attitude, I was a fan. Thanks for the info though.

@COMotorsports

2 жыл бұрын

@@HaydenCroix I'm not sure I follow. I'm just providing some feedback. Nothing to do with a poor attitude.

Hybrid turbo* definitely not a big turbo😅