The APR Intercooler System dramatically lowers charge air temperature and resists heat soak far better the factory intercooler system. Through a massively increased core volume, superior intercooler core design and smooth, cast end tanks, APR’s engineers were able to create an intercooler capable of supporting power levels well beyond that of the factory unit. Expect increased horsepower and torque and dramatically prolonged performance.
- Dramatically lowers intake air temperature
- Increases horsepower and torque while prolonging performance
- APR intercooler core dimensions: 2.25" x 16.25" x 22"
- 40% larger than stock
- Larger inlets and outlets
- Pressure tested for leak proof operation
- Smooth cast aluminum end tanks
- Barbed hose connection points for a slip proof fit
- Machined mounting points for extra weight savings
- CNC machined billet adapter
- Multi Ply Silicon Hoses with APR's EZ-Flow stepped design
- Direct OEM fitment with no trimming necessary
- Full install directions and APR's world-renowned customer support
- Lifetime warranty
Intercooler Ambient Air Fins
Each unit uses a high quality, bar and plate core with staggered and louvered fins. The Intercooler’s exceptionally tall design and fin structure exposes the core to a greater volume of airflow than possible with the factory or similar aftermarket short and thick core designs. With more of the intercooler directly exposed to the elements, cooling effectiveness dramatically increases.
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Intercooler Charge Air Fins
Internally, the APR Intercooler System features a staggered and louvered fin design with a core density chosen as a balance between cooling effectiveness and pressure drop. Due to the core’s massive volume, the balance was easily adjusted to favor minimal pressure drop while still providing superior effectiveness compared to the stock tube and fin design
APR Easy-Flow Silicone Hoses
Multi-ply silicone hoses provide an unrestricted path for airflow entering and exiting the intercooler. The hoses are engineered to properly connect the intercooler to the factory charge piping system.
APR’s Easy-Flow Silicone Hose design features stepped mounting surfaces for smooth transitions from one pipe to another. Traditional designs simply sit on top of each other, often resulting in a disruptive airflow path. By using the stepped design, hoses fit properly without airflow restrictions, resulting in the most ideal path for moving air through the intercooler and into the engine.
Testing Data
Several tests were done in order to prove the differences between the stock intercooler and the APR one. One test for thermal effectiveness involved placing the car on the dyno with our normal assortment and arrangement of cooling fans. The car was then run through a rigorous testing procedure that involved allowing it to idle to a normal operating temperature, and then running it through five power runs.
During each run, the engine speed was brought to 2000 rpm for fifteen seconds. This allows the air to run throughout the system and allows the intake air temperature to normalize and negate heat soak from the car sitting at idle. The car was then taken from 2000rpm to 6800rpm at full throttle under load over the next thirty seconds. The car was then allowed to idle for one minute before the next run was started. Each lighter line on the graph above represents each power run, and the darker line represents the average over five runs.
The stock intercooler was tested on one day, the APR intercooler was installed, and the testing repeated the next day. The conditions were very similar on both days, but it was slightly hotter (3ºF) on the day the APR intercooler was tested. Most alarming about this entire test was the fact that during the third run with the stock intercooler, the car began to pull boost and timing in order to protect itself from the high intake temperatures. The car also exhibited this protective behavior in both the fourth and fifth runs as well. The APR intercooler performed as we expected, keeping the intake charge temps almost 40ºF lower by the end of the fifth run
*This does not fit Gen3 TSI engines or Tiguan with 4motion. Please check other products for those items.
*The APR Intercooler core will fit the Audi TT with the new 2.0 TFSI Audi Valve Lift engine, but requires the OEM 2.0 TSI Discharger Pipe: 1K0 145 840 R and 1K0 145 769 J
Returns Policy
Returns are accepted within 15 days of delivery date. Items are not eligible for return if they are: used, altered, damaged, or not in original packaging. All returns are subject to a 20% fee. Special orders are non-refundable. No refunds on electrical parts. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).
Part warranties are through the manufacturer only, not Automotive Performance Tuning, LLC(APTuning). Customer is responsible for any applicable labor charges on warranted parts.
If you need to return an item, simply login to your account, view the order using the "Complete Orders" link under the My Account menu and click the Return Item(s) button. We'll notify you via e-mail of your refund once we've received and processed the returned item.
Shipping
We can ship to virtually any address in the world. Note that there are restrictions on some products, and some products cannot be shipped to international destinations.
When you place an order, we will estimate shipping and delivery dates for you based on the availability of your items and the shipping options you choose. Depending on the shipping provider you choose, shipping date estimates may appear on the shipping quotes page.
Please also note that the shipping rates for many items we sell are weight-based. The weight of any such item can be found on its detail page. To reflect the policies of the shipping companies we use, all weights will be rounded up to the next full pound.
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