Airtec Motorsport Intercooler Upgrade - EA888 Gen4 1.8 & 2.0

Developed at AIRTEC HQ in the UK, we’re proud to launch our uprated front mount intercooler kit aimed at EA888 Gen 4 platform owners who want the very highest level of cooling efficiency, power and performance for track or fast road use.
 
The Design

Leading on from the huge success of our EA888 Gen 3 platform intercooler kit that has proven itself the go-to option on numerous big power builds for the last 7 years, when it came to developing our kit for the EA888 Gen 4 platform we knew exactly which way to go. With very similar size restrictions to its predecessor, we utilised our huge 16.4-litre capacity core from the EA888 Gen 3 platform and integrated it to better accommodate the air-con radiator.
 
This allowed an impressive 80% increase in overall capacity in comparison to the original intercooler, as well as an increase in frontal area to make the most of the air flow provided.
 
Together with our cast end tanks to ensure optimum air flow both in and out of the intercooler, the moulded one-piece designs ensure flow is directed correctly and efficiently.
Available in a high-quality powder coated black finish, the comprehensive kit is a direct replacement and comes with new Pro Hoses silicone boost pipes. It also comes complete with all fixtures and fittings, as well as detailed fitting instructions.
 
Its proven cooling efficiency increase makes it an essential modification for all modified EA888 Gen 4 platform models.
 
TESTED - AmD's Tuning dyno
 
Please Note - Numbers are based on testing done with the Gen3 engine. Updated Gen4 figures will come very soon!

Standard Intercooler Power
336.1bhp / 350.9 lb ft of torque
 
AIRTEC Motorsport Intercooler Power
371.8bhp / 352.9 lb ft of torque
 
Temperatures
Stock Run 1 - IN – 115 degrees / OUT – 44 degrees
Stock Run 2 - IN – 117 degrees / OUT – 48 degrees
 
Airtec Motorsport Intercooler Run 1 - IN – 116 degrees / OUT – 18 degrees
Airtec Motorsport Intercooler Run 2 - IN – 117 degrees / OUT – 20 degrees
 
All research, design and development carried out at AIRTEC HQ in the UK by our team of fabricators and engineers. Extensive UK track days and multiple trips to the Nürburgring complete our comprehensive development and testing programme. We strive to put all of our products through a gruelling test procedure so we can focus on ensuring they are nothing but the very best quality, delivering you the best performance on the road and track.
 
Dimensions
OEM intercooler
Width: 619mm 
Height: 409mm 
Depth: 36mm
Capacity: 9.1 litres      
Front area: 25,320cm² 
 
 AIRTEC Motorsport intercooler
 Width: 620mm
 Height: 420mm
  Depth: 63mm
Capacity: 16.4 litres
Front area: 26,000cm²
 
Fitment
2021 onwards – VW Mk8 Golf R 2.0T
2021 onwards – VW Mk8 GTI 2.0T
2021 onwards – Audi 8Y A3
2021 onwards – Audi 8Y S3
 
Features
Specifically designed for the EA888 Gen 4 platform
Tried and tested core design that’s proven to work
80% increase in overall capacity in comparison to original
Increase in frontal area over standard
Huge increase in cooling ability
High-flow, one-piece cast end tanks
Pro Hoses silicone boost pipes included
Powder coated black finish
Includes fittings and fixtures
Detailed fitting guide included
 
AIRTEC Part No: ATINTVAG45