{"product_id":"vctr-performance-mercedes-amg-a45-cla45-gla45-w176-competition-intercooler-kit","title":"VCTR Performance Mercedes-AMG A45\/CLA45\/GLA45 W176 Competition Intercooler Kit","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe A45\/CLA45\/GLA45 AMG's factory water-to-air charge cooling system manages stock output adequately, but its capacity becomes a limiting factor under sustained boost on tuned applications. This competition water cooler kit provides a larger volume circuit for improved charge cooling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Upgrade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarger volume water cooler circuit than the factory system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproved charge air temperature consistency under sustained boost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect fit for W176\/C117\/X156 chassis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBuilt for the Drive, Not Just the Dyno\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA water-to-air system hides its heat soak ceiling better than a traditional front-mount intercooler, but it's still there — the coolant loop just runs out of capacity instead of the air. A larger water cooler circuit buys back that margin precisely where back-to-back pulls start to feel flat on the factory unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompatible with:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMercedes-AMG A45 W176 M133 (2013–2018)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMercedes-AMG CLA45 C117 M133 (2013–2018)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMercedes-AMG GLA45 X156 M133 (2014–2018)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e verify 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\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater cooler kit, larger volume than OEM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied installation hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngine: M133 2.0T\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFitment: Direct fit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Fit\u003c\/h3\u003e\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\u003ch3\u003eDelivery \u0026amp; Support\u003c\/h3\u003e\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":52676485120320,"sku":"\u003cnone\u003e","price":1499.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0985\/1152\/0064\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_Jun_25_2026_05_07_48_PM.png?v=1782371517","url":"https:\/\/shop.vctrperformance.com\/products\/vctr-performance-mercedes-amg-a45-cla45-gla45-w176-competition-intercooler-kit","provider":"VCTR","version":"1.0","type":"link"}