ECS Tuning - MQB Cast Aluminum Intercooler Upgrade
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- Shipping time is approximately in 1 week. Transit time is usually 2-3 days.
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ECS Tuning - MQB Cast Aluminum Intercooler Upgrade
The ECS Tuning Upgraded MQB Cast Aluminum Intercooler boosts power and lowers intercooler outlet temps by maximizing core volume and more efficiently dispelling heat over the OEM sandwich-mounted intercooler. Designed and engineered by our in-house R&D Team to replace the under-performing stock intercooler, our intercooler is more efficient at cooling the turbocharged air with less pressure drop than stock. The factory tube and fin intercooler is not up to the task of shedding heat efficiently at higher power levels. If you plan to go above stock boost levels an intercooler upgrade is a must. With our ECS Tuning OE-Location Intercooler Upgrade we recorded lower intercooler outlet temperatures, lower pressure drop and an increase in cooling system efficiency.
Our design features high quality cast aluminum end tanks with our massive 25” x 15.8” x 2.55” {+1,000in³} aluminum bar and plate core, which lends to an increase in volume of +113% over the OEM MK8 GTI intercooler, for maximum heat dissipation. Our intercooler was in-house engineered to provide a bolt-on cooling solution for the VW and Audi MQB platform. Through our in-house evaluation on our ECS Shop Golf R, we measured a maximum increase of +37 WHP @ 6,000 RPM and +5 WTQ @ 3,250 RPM along lower intercooler outlet temperatures.
PART DESIGN
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3D CAD designed to allow the best placement and largest possible volume core over stock all while requiring no modifications to your vehicle
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Aluminum Straight Vane Bar and Plate Core: 25” x 15.8” x 2.55” (1,000 in³ internal core volume)
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113% more volume than factory MK8 GTI Core
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470in³ OE Intercooler +1,000in³ MQB Cast Aluminum Intercooler Upgrade
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110% more cross sectional area than factory MK8 GTI Core
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19.4in2 OE Intercooler 40.9in2 MQB Cast Aluminum Intercooler Upgrade
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Retains all OEM cooling air guides and mounting features. Compatible with forward collision warning radar, if equipped.
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Cast Aluminum End Tanks with machined smooth-flowing inlet and outlet flow-paths
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Machined 60mm barbed connections keep hoses secured and minimizes the risk of hoses blowing off and allows compatibility with OEM and ECS intercooler hoses
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End tanks are TIG welded to the intercooler core and the complete assembly is pressure tested to 3.5 BAR at 0% leak down to ensure sealing capacity
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Cast mounting features are precision machined to ensure quality fitment
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PERFORMANCE FEATURES
Dyno tested on our In-House Mustang Dyno on our shop 2022 MK8 Golf R 2.0T 6 speed manual, comparing the OEM Golf R intercooler to our ECS Tuning MQB OE-Fitment Upgrade.
Vehicle Modifications: Unitronic Stage 1+ 93 Octane Tune, ECS Tuning 3.0" Cat-Back Exhaust, ECS Kohlefaser Luft-Technik Intake, and ECS Big Bore Turbo Inlet
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+37 WHP @ 6,000 RPM and +5 WTQ @ 3,250 RPM
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
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Our ECS Tuning MQB Cast Aluminum Intercooler was designed, engineered, tested and quality inspected by our Research and Development team in our Wadsworth, Ohio facility. We strive for the highest level of precision and quality through leading-edge product development technology including FARO laser scanning for reverse engineering and quality inspection, SolidWorks 3D CAD modeling, rapid prototyping utilizing our in-house 3D printer, and rigorous long term product testing.
INSTALLATION AND SUPPORT
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Looking for installation tips? Look no further, we put together a full installation tutorial from start to finish including how to remove your front bumper cover and lock carrier with detail! See our Installation PDF under the INSTALLATION Tab for more information. No cutting, drilling or any other permanent modifications are required for intended fitment.
*Not for sale or use in the state of California on any pollution-controlled vehicle as per the California Air Resources Board.
Previous Revisions
- 023092ECS01KT
This Part Fits the Following Vehicles
| Make | Model | Submodel | Engine | Special Fitment Notes |
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| Audi | 8V S3 | Quattro | 2.0T | Use vehicle selector to confirm fitment |
| Audi | 8Y S3 | Quattro | 2.0T | Use vehicle selector to confirm fitment |
| Audi | A3 8V | FWD | 1.8T | Use vehicle selector to confirm fitment |
| Audi | A3 8V | FWD | 2.0T | Use vehicle selector to confirm fitment |
| Audi | A3 8V | Quattro | 2.0T | Use vehicle selector to confirm fitment |
| Audi | MK3 TT (2014+) | Quattro | 2.0T | Use vehicle selector to confirm fitment |
| Audi | TTS | MK3 (2014+) | 2.0T | Use vehicle selector to confirm fitment |
| Volkswagen | Alltrack | All | 1.8T Gen3 | Use vehicle selector to confirm fitment |
| Volkswagen | Golf VII | Hatchback | 1.8T Gen3 | Use vehicle selector to confirm fitment |
| Volkswagen | Golf VII | Sportwagen | 1.8T Gen3 | Use vehicle selector to confirm fitment |
| Volkswagen | Golf VII | Hatchback | 2.0T Gen3 | Use vehicle selector to confirm fitment |
| Volkswagen | Golf VII | All | 2.0T Gen3 | Use vehicle selector to confirm fitment |
| Volkswagen | Golf VII Facelift | FWD | 1.8T Gen3 | Use vehicle selector to confirm fitment |
| Volkswagen | Golf VII Facelift | FWD | 2.0T Gen3 | Use vehicle selector to confirm fitment |
| Volkswagen | Golf VII R | 4Motion | 2.0T Gen3 | Use vehicle selector to confirm fitment |
| Volkswagen | Golf VII R Facelift | 4Motion | 2.0T Gen3 | Use vehicle selector to confirm fitment |
| Volkswagen | Golf VII SportWagen Facelift | 4Motion | 1.8T Gen3 | Use vehicle selector to confirm fitment |
| Volkswagen | Golf VII SportWagen Facelift | FWD | 1.8T Gen3 | Use vehicle selector to confirm fitment |
| Volkswagen | Golf VIII | FWD | 2.0T Evo4 | Use vehicle selector to confirm fitment |
| Volkswagen | Golf VIII R | 4Motion | 2.0T Evo4 | Use vehicle selector to confirm fitment |
| Volkswagen | Jetta VII | GLI | 2.0T Gen3 | Use vehicle selector to confirm fitment |
| Volkswagen | Jetta VII | GLI Facelift | 2.0T Gen3 | Use vehicle selector to confirm fitment |
Installation
- SKU: ES#4690715