F* Essentials intercooler, VW Golf R / GTI Mk8

F* Race Essentials – MQB Evo Intercooler

An upgraded intercooler becomes necessary very quickly on EA888 Gen4 MQB Evo 2.0TFSI vehicles when moving up the tuning ladder, typically starting from Stage 1 and above. A higher efficiency intercooler lowers intake air temperatures and improves performance even on a stock vehicle, but the difference becomes much more noticeable on tuned setups. This Race Essentials core is a budget-friendly upgrade over the factory intercooler, offering significantly improved cooling capacity without the price level of premium kits. This core is designed for MQB Evo generation 2.0TFSI vehicles such as the Volkswagen Golf Mk8 GTI and Golf Mk8 R, as well as other vehicles sharing the same engine and platform architecture. This Race Essentials product offers excellent value for money, and includes a lifetime warranty against manufacturing and material defects.

• Flow Distribution design ensures even airflow across the entire core surface
• Direct replacement for the factory intercooler
• Includes required silicone hoses and clamps
• Reduces intake air temperatures under load and in warm conditions
• Helps prevent power drop during repeated acceleration runs
• Provides benefits even on stock vehicles, with the biggest gains at Stage 2 and Stage 3 power levels

Futurez tips

• Installation requires removal of the front bumper. Vehicles equipped with ACC adaptive cruise control may require radar recalibration after installation.
• Installation procedures may vary between models. On some vehicles, minor trimming of front plastic support structures may help with installation.
• As this product is not model-specific E-approved, we do not recommend use on public roads. Intended for off-road or motorsport use only.

Intercooler compatibility

This product fits for example: Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk8 2.0T
Volkswagen Golf R Mk8 2.0T