VW MK7 & AUDI 8V FDS INTERCOOLER

IE's newest Flow Distribution System (FDS™) intercooler is a revolution in boost cooling performance. It's strong cast architecture, breakthrough flow technologies, and 137% larger next-gen, heat soak defeating core size makes it the world's ultimate VW/Audi intercooler upgrade.

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IE FDS™ MQB intercoolers for MQB MK7, MK8, 8V, 8Y 2.0T & 1.8T engines are powered by a massive (425mmX621mmX70mm) bar & fin core. This gives you 137% more core volume over the stock intercooler and brings you incredibly efficient cooling properties to combat heat soak, lower intake air temperatures, and keep you in the highest power output possible from your ECU tune and performance hardware upgrades. This is the single largest intercooler on the market today.

CORE SIZE
137% LARGER
THAN STOCK

INTAKE AIR TEMPS
74% LOWER
THAN STOCK

PRESSURE DROP
9% LOWER
THAN STOCK

LEADING FEATURES

  • Internal FDS design forces airflow evenly through intercooler core
  • Lowers intake air temp (IAT) 74% lower than stock
  • 137% larger core size than stock
  • Defends against power robbing heat soak
  • Recovers from heat soak faster
  • 600+ horsepower capable design
  • Increases horsepower and torque
  • Used on record-breaking cars
  • OEM location allows for the massive core size
  • 425mmX621mmX70mm bar & fin core size
  • 9% lower pressure drop than stock
  • Outperforms smaller "front-mount" designs
  • In-house CNC machined aluminum cast end tanks
  • Hand TIG welded and pressure tested in USA
  • Bolt-in hassle free design for easy install
  • Reinforced mounting brackets and bosses for reliability
  • Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) optimized
  • High-grip and beveled inlet/oulets for boost-leak free connections
  • Compatible with Adaptive Crusie Control (ACC)

THE ONE AND ONLY FDS™

When it comes to cooling air flow, it's all about efficiency. IE's Flow Distribution System (FDS) is light years ahead of other intercoolers, delivering an effective use of the entire core by utilizing precisely shaped fins to force air flow evenly across the entire surface. As a result, the IE FDS intercooler has been proven to drastically reduce intake air temperatures more so than any other units available on the market -offering the largest power gains possible.

NO BOOST LEAKS

Nothing is worse than a boost leak! Advanced CNC machining of the inlet and outlet produces a high-grip surface that locks the silicone into place. A flat stop edge prevents the hose from being installed too far forward while a beveled edge adds enhanced grip for the hose clamp to stop it from sliding back. This high attention to detail creates a friction grip keeping your boost hoses in place for good.

INCREDIBLY STRONG

Dedicated to life-long reliable operation, the end tanks are manufactured from from high quality aluminum castings with ultra-thick and reinforced mounting. When it comes to fitting this massive IC into place, there is no room for error. All mounting bosses and surfaces are in-house precision CNC machined and hand verified for an exact fit.

PRECISION BUILT

Manufacturing the largest intercooler on the market is not easy and leaves no room for mistakes. After the end tanks are meticulously in-house CNC machined, the core and tanks are combined with incredible precision TIG welding. Every single intercooler goes through a multi-point critical inspection and is tested on our leak-down station before shipping. This work ensures a reliable product that it is ready to install.

PERFECT FIT

Despite it's size and features, the IE FDS intercooler is a perfect OEM replacement and requires no modifications to install. Mounting points for the factory radiator and intercooler mounts are machined in. Stainless steel mount brackets are included for an improved and stronger condenser mount. Everything around the performance unit remains untouched and installs as if it were a factory piece.

2022+ MK8 & 8Y vehicles may require very minor trimming of the plasic radiator shroud during install

ELIMINATE HEAT SOAK

Heat soak occurs when the heat generated exceeds the cooling capacity of the intercooler. The most common symptom is the noticeable loss of power after long term acceleration or several back-to-back power pulls. By greatly increasing the core size and useable area of the core with FDS technology, we have eliminated the heat soak, keeping the intake air temperatures consistently lower than OEM and competition intercoolers.  

INTAKE AIR TEMPS

PRESSURE DROP (LESS IS BETTER)

DYNO RESULTS

Real-world power numbers are achieved using our in-house dyno cells to see the effect the effect the intercooler upgrade has on horsepower and torque. The testing was performed in controlled conditions and performed the same day back to back.

The above gains are a result of various design details:

  1. The massive increase in core size dramaticially reduces heat soak.

  2. The internal FDS design forces air to utilize the entire core volume increasing effciency.

  3. Lower intake air temps and reduced pressure drop increase horsepower and torque.

To learn more about each of these features click the design tab above.

INSTALLATION

Install your new intercooler kit without any permanent modifications or installation hassles. The install process is straightforward and can be done with basic tools.

Install time around 2-3 hours

VEHICLE FITMENT GUIDE

MAKE MODEL YEAR ENGINE

AUDI

S3 (8Y)

2022+

2.0T

AUDI

S3 (8V)

2015-2021

2.0T

AUDI

A3 (8Y)

2022+

2.0T

AUDI

A3 (8V)

2015-2021

2.0T & 1.8T

VW

Golf R (MK8)

2022+

2.0T

VW

Golf R (MK7)

2015-2021

2.0T

VW

GTI (MK8)

2022+

2.0T

VW

GTI (MK7)

2015-2021

2.0T

VW

GLI (MK7)

2019+

2.0T

VW

Golf (MK7)

2015-2021

1.8T

VW

Alltrak (MK7)

2015-2021

1.8T

*2022+ MK8 & 8Y vehicles may require very minor trimming of the plasic radiator shroud during install.

*Due to the massive size and tight tolerances of this intercooler, some aftermarket radiators may not fit.

WORLD'S LARGEST

IE FDS™ intercoolers are powered by the massive (425mmX621mmX70mm) all-new bar & plate core. This gives you 137% more core volume over the stock intercooler and brings you incredibly efficient cooling properties to combat heat soak, lower intake air temperatures, and keep you in the highest power output possible from your ECU tune and performance hardware upgrades. This is the single largest intercooler on the market today.

CORE SIZE
137% LARGER
THAN STOCK

INTAKE AIR TEMPS
74% LOWER
THAN STOCK

PRESSURE DROP
9% LOWER
THAN STOCK

THE ONE AND ONLY FDS™

When it comes to cooling air flow, it's all about efficiency. IE's Flow Distribution System (FDS) is light years ahead of other intercoolers, delivering an effective use of the entire core by utilizing precisely shaped fins to force air flow evenly across the entire surface. As a result, the IE FDS intercooler has been proven to drastically reduce intake air temperatures more so than any other units available on the market -offering the largest power gains possible.

PERFORMANCE DATA

INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE

PRESSURE DROP (LESS IS BETTER)

HORSEPOWER / TORQUE

ELIMINATE HEAT SOAK

Heat soak occurs when the heat generated exceeds the cooling capacity of the intercooler. The most common symptom is the noticeable loss of power after long term acceleration or several back-to-back power pulls. By greatly increasing the core size and useable area of the core with FDS technology, we have eliminated the heat soak, keeping the intake air temperatures consistently lower than OEM and competition intercoolers.  

DESIGN FEATURES

INCREDIBLY STRONG

Dedicated to life-long reliable operation, the end tanks are manufactured from from high quality aluminum castings with ultra-thick and reinforced mounting. When it comes to fitting this massive IC into place, there is no room for error. All mounting bosses and surfaces are in-house precision CNC machined and hand verified for an exact fit.

NO BOOST LEAKS

Nothing is worse than a boost leak! Advanced CNC machining of the inlet and outlet produces a high-grip surface that locks the silicone into place. A flat stop edge prevents the hose from being installed too far forward while a beveled edge adds enhanced grip for the hose clamp to stop it from sliding back. This high attention to detail creates a friction grip keeping your boost hoses in place for good.

PRECISION BUILT

Manufacturing the largest intercooler on the market is not easy and leaves no room for mistakes. After the end tanks are meticulously in-house CNC machined, the core and tanks are combined with incredible precision TIG welding. Every single intercooler goes through a multi-point critical inspection and is tested on our leak-down station before shipping. This work ensures a reliable product that it is ready to install.

PERFECT FIT

Despite it's size and features, the IE FDS intercooler is a perfect OEM replacement and requires no modifications to install. Mounting points for the factory radiator and intercooler mounts are machined in. Stainless steel mount brackets are included for an improved and stronger condenser mount. Everything around the performance unit remains untouched and installs as if it were a factory piece.

VEHICLE FITMENT GUIDE:

VEHICLE FITMENT

MAKE MODEL YEAR ENGINE

AUDI

S3

2014+ 8V

2.0T

AUDI

A3

2014+ 8V

2.0T & 1.8T

VW

Golf R

2015+ (MK7/MK7.5)

2.0T

VW

GTI

2015+ (MK7/MK7.5)

2.0T

VW

GLI

2019+ (MK7)

2.0T

VW

Golf

2015+ (MK7/MK7.5)

2.0T & 1.8T

VW

Alltrak

2015+ (MK7/MK7.5)

2.0T & 1.8T

*Due to the massive size and tight tolerances of this intercooler, some aftermarket radiators may not fit.

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MK7 GTI

Had one on my MK7 GTI and that had no issues, looking to get another IE intercooler now for my new Alltrack after the reliability of the other one in the AZ & FL heat.

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Massive

Pretty sure this is the biggest ic you can get without tearing the car up for a front mount.

Works great as far as I can tell, car pulls hard all the way through a quarter mile with no signs of heatsoak definitely recommend

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Awesome IC

This thing is huge. It looks amazing, super well built. Comes with everyone you need for a smooth install and my intake temps have never been lower after install.

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thr charge pipe wad a little messy with the coating byt other than that i loced it

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This beast is best for Golf R MK8...

Recently installed on 2024 VW Golf R Mk8 and the difference was apparently clear from the first drive. Coolant Temp now pinned at 194 no matter how hard or frequent you push accelerator. Obvious thought went into design and construction especially when compared to the OEM intercooler. This intercooler is a beast, significantly heavier but in all the right way. Recommend paring with charge pipes for added assurance. Also highly recommend you follow the provided installation instructions which when compared to other installation methods such as the Humble Mechanic videos will save you hours...the provided service position bolts (x2) were essential for providing the necessary access into tight places. Additionally teh MOD Gurus, specifically Devin, was available and able to provide assistance to such questions as how to remove ball pin of hood release of MK8.

In the souther climates this mod is not only a no brainer but also a necessity, especially being able to pick up on a recent summer sale...tremendous value. The results really speak for themselves. Could not be more pleased with this purchase and the products and support IE is providing on m,y build adventure.

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