VCTR Performance Audi A3/S3 8V / VW Golf MK7 Intercooler Upgrade

Overview

The factory intercooler on the EA888 Gen3 platform was sized for stock power levels on normal road use. As tuning targets increase or ambient temperatures rise, the OEM core runs out of cooling capacity quickly — heat soak becomes a consistent issue on back-to-back pulls. This tube and fin intercooler provides a larger core area for improved heat exchange, keeping intake temperatures more stable.

Why Upgrade?

• Greater core volume than the OEM intercooler for improved heat exchange capacity
• Improved resistance to heat soak during repeated performance driving
• More consistent intake air temperatures across back-to-back runs
• 70mm inlet/outlet diameter for improved flow

Engineering Focus

Tube and fin core construction — 640×410×55mm — provides significantly more cooling surface area than the factory intercooler. The 70mm inlet and outlet diameter improves flow through the charge circuit versus the OEM dimensions.

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 (2013–2020) — 2.0 TFSI EA888 Gen3
• Audi A3 8V (2013–2020) — 1.8 / 2.0 TFSI EA888 Gen3
• Audi TT 8V (2015–2021) — 2.0 TFSI EA888 Gen3
• Audi TTS 8V (2015–2021) — 2.0 TFSI EA888 Gen3

Note: MQB EA888 Gen3 intercooler fits Golf GTI/R MK7, A3/S3/TT/TTS 8V (Wagner, IE, Mishimoto confirmed). Verify your specific model, year and drivetrain before ordering.

What's Included

• Intercooler core
• Vehicle-specific mounting provisions
• Supplied installation hardware

Specifications

• Construction: Tube and fin
• Core size: 640 × 410 × 55mm
• Inlet/outlet: 70mm
• Material: 6061 Aluminium
• Fitment: OEM direct replacement

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.