Overview
The MK7 GTI/Golf R's EA888 Gen3 builds oil temperature quickly during extended hard use or track driving. This oil cooler kit adds an additional heat exchange circuit to maintain more stable oil temperatures when the car is driven harder.
Why Upgrade?
- Improved oil temperature management for the EA888 Gen3 under sustained load
- Reduces thermal stress on engine oil during hard use
- Supports track and spirited road driving without oil temperature spikes
- Complete kit — aluminium alloy 6061-T6 construction
Built for the Drive, Not Just the Dyno
Oil temperature is the metric track days actually punish — a hot lap is fine, three hot laps back to back is where the factory cooling system runs out of margin. A dedicated cooler is cheap insurance against the kind of thermal stress that shortens an engine's life long before it shows up as a power number.
Fitment
Compatible with:
- VW Golf R MK7 / MK7.5 (2014–2019) — 2.0 TSI EA888 Gen3 MQB
- VW Golf GTI MK7 / MK7.5 (2014–2019) — 2.0 TSI EA888 Gen3 MQB
- Audi S3 8V / 8V.2 — 2.0 TFSI EA888 Gen3
- Audi A3 8V — 1.8 / 2.0 TFSI EA888 Gen3
Note: Verify your specific model, year and drivetrain before ordering, or message us your rego/VIN and we'll confirm it for you.
What's Included
- Oil cooler core
- Oil lines and fittings
- Mounting hardware
- Supplied installation components
Specifications
- Material: Aluminium Alloy 6061-T6
- Engine: EA888 Gen3 2.0T
- Includes: Lines, fittings and mounting hardware
Shipping & Fit
- Confirmed fitment by chassis and engine code before you buy, not after
- Worldwide shipping, cost calculated at checkout for your destination
- Australian Consumer Law returns on all unused, unfitted parts
- Questions about your specific build? Message us — real people, real platform knowledge
Delivery & Support
Your order is carefully inspected before dispatch and backed by VCTR Performance support. For product availability, shipping estimates or fitment assistance, contact our team.