{"product_id":"ecs-tuning-mk8-gti-golf-r-front-mount-intercooler-w-oem-charge-pipes","title":"ECS Tuning MK8 GTI \/ Golf R Front Mount Intercooler w\/ OEM Charge Pipes","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"productlongdesc\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ECS Tuning Front Mount Intercooler (FMIC) Kit boosts power and lowers intercooler outlet temps by maximizing core volume and more efficiently dispelling heat over the OEM sandwich-mounted intercooler. The factory intercooler is positioned between two hot heat exchangers, the A\/C Condenser and Radiator, and suffers from an undersized and underperforming tube and fin core from the factory. Upgrading the OE-location intercooler is difficult for most hobbyists and is hidden within the core support. An alternative choice is our In-House Designed and Engineered FMIC Kit which relocates the charge cooler front and center, right behind your front bumper cover for maximum available airflow while moving it away from the hot heat exchangers inside the engine bay, all while adding an aggressive appearance to your turbocharged VW! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur design features high quality cast aluminum end tanks with an integral flow divider on the inlet for even flow distribution, a massive 29.25” x 7” x 2.5” (512 in.³ volume) aluminum bar and plate core, which lends to an increase in volume of +9% over the OEM intercooler, for maximum heat dissipation, bolt-on powder-coated steel brackets, which require absolutely NO drilling or cutting, and 5-ply pre-molded silicone couplers with T-Bolt hose clamps. Our intercooler was in-house engineered to provide a bolt-on cooling solution for the VW MK8 GTI and Golf R market. Through our in-house evaluation on our ECS Shop MK8 Golf R, we measured an increase of +10 WHP @ 6,400 RPM and +2 WTQ @ 6,200 RPM along 80° F. lower intercooler outlet temperatures after 3 consecutive dyno pulls. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePART DESIGN\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eINTERCOOLER\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3D CAD designed to allow the largest intercooler possible without permanent modifications (no cutting or drilling) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAluminum Straight Vane Bar and Plate Core - 29.25” x 7” x 2.5” (512 in.³ internal core volume) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaw Cast Aluminum End Tanks with smooth flowing internal inlet and outlet flow-paths \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCast 2.50\" barbed connections keep hoses secured and minimizes the risk of hoses blowing off\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInternal flow divider on intercooler inlet for even flow distribution between the intercooler core \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnd tanks are tig welded to the intercooler core and the complete assembly is pressure tested to 3.5 BAR at 0% leak down to ensure sealing capacity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCast mounting features supply our bracketry with a rigid mounting point \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMOUNTING BRACKET KIT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur unique design to mount the intercooler makes this kit truly remarkable! By bolting our brackets to the lower crash beam bolts, absolutely no drilling into your core support or drilling into your beam is required! The beam does NOT need to be removed. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from rigid ⅛” thick steel then powder-coated wrinkle-black for corrosion protection \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZinc-plated rivet nuts make for a simple bolt-on solution to our intercooler with our included stainless steel bolts and washers \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pre-welded tab on the driver's side bracket maintains a mounting point for the ambient air temperature sensor bracket. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSILICONE COUPLERS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePre-molded and held to tight tolerances to achieve the best flow possible while navigating the tight areas within the MK8's front end \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from heavy-duty, 5-ply fiberglass reinforced silicone for burst resistance. Capable of handling 250° F. operating temperatures and over 45 PSI.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmooth internal passageways and smooth bends keep airflow at peak for the greatest level of performance \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKIT CONTENTS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eECS Front Mount Intercooler\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eECS Direct-Fit Mounting Bracket Kit with Mounting Hardware\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eECS Silicone Couplers with T-Bolt Hose Clamps \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePERFORMANCE FEATURES\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDyno tested on our In-House Mustang Dyno on our shop 2022 MK8 Golf R 2.0T 6 speed manual, comparing OEM intercooler to ECS FMIC. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVehicle Modifications: Unitronic Stage 1+ Octane Tune, ECS Valved 3.0\" Cat-Back Exhaust, ECS Kohlefaser Luft-Technik Intake \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e+10  WHP @ 6,400 RPM and +2 WTQ @ 6,200 RPM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e80° Fahrenheit lower intercooler outlet temperature drop over 3 consecutive dyno pulls\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePRODUCT DEVELOPMENT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur ECS Front Mount Intercooler Kit was designed, engineered, tested and quality inspected by our Research and Development team in our Wadsworth, Ohio facility. We strive for the highest level of precision and quality through leading-edge product development technology including FARO laser scanning for reverse engineering and quality inspection, SolidWorks 3D CAD modeling, rapid prototyping utilizing our in-house 3D printer, and rigorous long term product testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eINSTALLATION AND SUPPORT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo cutting, drilling or any other permanent modifications are required for intended fitment. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot for sale or use in the state of California on any pollution-controlled vehicle as per the California Air Resources Board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCross Reference\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFMIC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharge Cooler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5Q0145803AE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5Q0145803AD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5Q0145803AA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ECS Tuning","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67232806306096,"sku":"4708036","price":685.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/7582\/4176\/files\/1856052_x800_96f73fc9-2101-4a68-8c6d-8980e9ebd496.webp?v=1782915311","url":"https:\/\/es-performance.com\/fr-us\/products\/ecs-tuning-mk8-gti-golf-r-front-mount-intercooler-w-oem-charge-pipes","provider":"Eurosport Performance","version":"1.0","type":"link"}