{"product_id":"vctr-performance-mercedes-amg-a45-cla45-gla45-side-mount-intercooler","title":"VCTR Performance Mercedes-AMG A45\/CLA45\/GLA45 Side Mount Intercooler","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe A45\/CLA45\/GLA45 AMG's factory side-mount intercooler manages stock cooling demands adequately but runs out of capacity quickly under tuned conditions or sustained hard driving. This side mount intercooler provides a larger aluminium core for improved cooling capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Upgrade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarger core capacity than the factory side-mount intercooler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBetter heat soak resistance during repeated performance driving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect fit aluminium construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore consistent intake temperatures under sustained boost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt for the Drive, Not Just the Dyno\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeat soak is the silent killer of repeated hard pulls — the first run feels great, the third feels flat, and the factory core is usually why. A larger side-mount core trades nothing for more raw cooling surface, which matters more on a track day than it ever will on a spec sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatible with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMercedes-AMG A45 (2015–2018)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMercedes-AMG CLA45 (2015–2018)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMercedes-AMG GLA45 (2015–2018)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: \u003c\/strong\u003eVerify your specific model and year before ordering, or message us your rego\/VIN and we'll confirm it for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSide mount intercooler core\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied installation hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Aluminium\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFitment: Direct fit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Fit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirmed fitment by chassis and engine code before you buy, not after\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorldwide shipping, cost calculated at checkout for your destination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAustralian Consumer Law returns on all unused, unfitted parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuestions about your specific build? Message us — real people, real platform knowledge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDelivery \u0026amp; Support\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour order is carefully inspected before dispatch and backed by VCTR Performance support. For product availability, shipping estimates or fitment assistance, contact our team.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VCTR","offers":[{"title":"VCTR Performance","offer_id":52676485415232,"sku":"\u003cnone\u003e","price":1199.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0985\/1152\/0064\/files\/ChatGPTImageJun25_2026_01_27_29PM.png?v=1782358070","url":"https:\/\/shop.vctrperformance.com\/products\/vctr-performance-mercedes-amg-a45-cla45-gla45-side-mount-intercooler","provider":"VCTR","version":"1.0","type":"link"}