Forge will fit behind facelift bumber, SeatSport needs some cutting to make it fit. SeatSport is larger (core) and therefore better for higher bhp's. SeatSport with forge piping kit could possibly be even cheaper than full forge kit. I'd go for SeatSport.
BOTH need cutting of the bumper to fit. I know as I've had both. 
The FORGE one, you need to cut MASSES out of the crash bar/slam panel too to get the inlet/outlet to fit! REALLY isnt a safe design at all!
If you're gonna do it, do it properly.
Forge:
Forge in comparison to SEAT Sport:
Bigger inlet/outlet on the intercooler with the SEAT, it's thicker and bigger - what more could you ask for?
The FORGE one, you need to cut MASSES out of the crash bar/slam panel too to get the inlet/outlet to fit! REALLY isnt a safe design at all!
If you're gonna do it, do it properly.
Forge:
Forge in comparison to SEAT Sport:
Bigger inlet/outlet on the intercooler with the SEAT, it's thicker and bigger - what more could you ask for?
Quite a bit if you're going for good amounts of power. I'm gonna be running a hybrid turbo soon so need these pipes really!
Otherwise it'd just blow the standard ones off all the time! 
There is one pipe on the standard pipework that goes nearly flat so it fits between the crash bar and bumper with no modifications needed, good idea - but VERY restrictive! So bad idea!
You can do it yourself - you dont have to be a mechanic. The hardest bit is getting the bumper off. And that's a doddle. I mean, I do it for a job so am maybe bias!
But at the end of the day, it's just big meccano. Only nuts and bolts - cant go wrong. jamiebennett81
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is it me, but isn't that bend quite sharp and should be a smooth curve?
also with it being twin pass, did notice a pressure drop (more than single pass?)
also with it being twin pass, did notice a pressure drop (more than single pass?)
That is a sharp bend yes - but you only get that with the FORGE Fmic. The Seat Sport doesnt have it and is a lot better fitting, alot sturdier AND a bit bigger pipework than the FORGE cooler. Also - you can see it comes from the cooler, back on itself greater than 90 degrees, then goes down to another pipe which takes it back the other way nearly 90 degrees again!!! The Seat sport one just has one 90 pipe off the cooler, then goes straight to the bottom pipe and along the engine bay. MUCH better setup!
And twin passes are the only option for the Mk4 Ibiza....you can get a single pass made but by the time you've ran the pipework all round the engine bay - you're gonna get some lag!
I didn't notice any pressure issues admittedly....
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Hi,
Can you answer my question in this thread? http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=72735&page=11 (last post)
Ta
Neil
Can you answer my question in this thread? http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=72735&page=11 (last post)
Ta
Neil
jamiebennett81
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That is a sharp bend yes - but you only get that with the FORGE Fmic. The Seat Sport doesnt have it and is a lot better fitting, alot sturdier AND a bit bigger pipework than the FORGE cooler. Also - you can see it comes from the cooler, back on itself greater than 90 degrees, then goes down to another pipe which takes it back the other way nearly 90 degrees again!!! The Seat sport one just has one 90 pipe off the cooler, then goes straight to the bottom pipe and along the engine bay. MUCH better setup!
And twin passes are the only option for the Mk4 Ibiza....you can get a single pass made but by the time you've ran the pipework all round the engine bay - you're gonna get some lag!
I didn't notice any pressure issues admittedly....
The Seat sport one as in "OEM from Seat?"
if that is the case then Forge's design is quite poor in this instance from looking at the bends
the FMIC on the MK3 ibiza cupra which I had was much better quality in terms of pipework
odd that is seems such poor quality from Forge
ive got i forge fmic on my petrol FR didnt take long to fit but did have to cut some out of the crash bar...
jamiebennett81
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cut the crash bar?
does it not come with a modified crash bar as standard with the kit?
i know what you mean jamie for what i payed for mine it i thought it was going to be spot on!!!
Well I think based on the comparison images alone I think i'll go with the Seat Sport FMIC. Just gotta search for the best deal now
Try David @ SERE Motors on here. Think he does them for a very good price.
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