AIRTEC Stage 2 Front Mount Intercooler (FMIC) Upgrade for VAG 2.0 TFSI & 1.8 TFSI - Audi S3 8P/A3 8P/TT 8J, VW Golf GTI Mk5 Mk6/Golf R Mk6/Scirocco R, SEAT Leon Cupra, Skoda Octavia 2.0 TFSI - UK-Made Pro-Series Black, Direct Fit

Pro Series charge air cooler upgrade for Audi, VW, SEAT and Skoda 2.0T and 1.8T

Chase cooler intake temps, consistent power and dependable performance with this British-built AIRTEC Pro Series Stage 2 charge air cooler. Designed for tuned 2.0 turbo and 1.8 turbo petrol models across the VW Audi Group, it is a straight swap that solves heat soak on remapped cars, fast-road builds and track toys. Expect repeatable pulls, sharper throttle response and rock-solid IAT control on hot days.

What makes it a must-have

• High efficiency bar-and-plate core with a huge frontal area for rapid charge cooling
• Cast aluminium end tanks for strength and smooth internal flow
• Large 64 mm outlet pipework to support higher boost and hybrid turbos
• Lower alloy air guide directs airflow straight into the core for maximum effectiveness
• Bolts up behind the standard bumper with no trimming
• Compatible with factory hoses or optional silicone replacements
• Stealth Pro Series black finish with optional logo
• Engineered and manufactured in the UK with a 3-year, unlimited mileage warranty

Proven on the dyno and on the road

Tested on a Mk5 Golf GTI 2.0T at Devil Developments:

• Stock cooler with Stage 1 software: 46°C intake temps at 239.7 bhp
• AIRTEC Stage 2 cooler with Stage 1 software: 27°C intake temps at 253.4 bhp

Lower charge temperatures mean the ECU keeps timing where it should be, so power stays consistent. On cars with exhaust upgrades and bigger blowers, the factory unit can rob 30 bhp or more due to heat soak. This upgrade fixes that.

Vehicle compatibility

Direct replacement for the following petrol turbo models:

• SEAT Leon 1P 2.0T variants including FR, Cupra and Cupra R
• Audi A3 8P 1.8T and 2.0T
• Audi S3 8P 2.0T 265 PS
• Audi TT 8J Mk2 1.8T and 2.0T plus TTS 270 PS
• VW Golf Mk5 GTI, including Edition 30
• VW Golf Mk6 GTI and Golf R Mk6 2.0 TSI
• VW Scirocco 2.0 TFSI and 2.0 TSI, including Scirocco R
• Skoda Octavia 2.0 TFSI

Sizes

• Height: 450 mm
• Width: 900 mm
• Thickness: 60 mm

Performance core thickness is 55 mm with an enlarged surface area for superior heat rejection.

Finish and options

• Pro Series black coating
• Optional AIRTEC logo at no extra charge
• Silicone hose colours available: Black, Blue or Red

Real-world gains you will feel

Faster recovery between pulls, stable power on warm days, reduced heat soak and stronger results from Stage 1 and Stage 2 calibrations. We have installed and used these kits on customer builds and feedback has been outstanding for fitment quality, reliability and on-road performance.

Professional fitting

Want it installed properly first time? Book fitting with MJ Modifications in Warwickshire. For a quote, email info@mjmodifications.co.uk.

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