Unlock consistent power, reliability, and performance for your Volkswagen MK7 / MK7.5 Golf R with this upgraded front-mount intercooler — designed for enthusiasts who demand the best in cooling efficiency and real-world results. Whether you’re pushing your R on the street or the track, this intercooler ensures lower intake temperatures, improved turbo efficiency, and sustained performance under boost.
Featuring a massive high-performance bar-and-plate core, this intercooler delivers 99% greater core volume, 47% higher airflow, and a 5% larger active cooling area compared to the factory unit. The result is dramatically reduced heat soak, allowing your turbocharged engine to perform consistently, even under heavy load or high ambient temperatures.
Key Features
High-Performance Core Design
Greater core volume (15,347 cm³ vs. 7,719 cm³) — a 99% increase for unmatched cooling capacity and reduced intake temps.
Enhanced Cooling Efficiency
Larger active cooling area (2,692 cm² vs. 2,573 cm²) for improved airflow and thermal management.
Optimised Airflow
47% higher airflow (455 CFM vs. 310 CFM) at 0.15 bar / 2.18 psi pressure drop — improving throttle response and turbo performance.
Durable Bar-and-Plate Construction
Precision-engineered using premium-grade materials to withstand high boost pressures and extreme temperatures.
Direct OEM Fitment
Bolt-on installation using factory mounting points. No cutting, trimming, or modifications required.
Performance Benefits
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Significantly lowers intake air temperatures (IATs)
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Prevents heat soak and power fade under sustained load
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Enhances turbo efficiency and long-term reliability
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Supports Stage 1, Stage 2, and custom ECU tunes
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Ideal upgrade for both daily-driven and track-focused builds
Vehicle Fitment
Volkswagen Golf R MK7 / MK7.5 (2014–2020)
Why Upgrade Your Intercooler
The factory MK7 / 7.5R intercooler is prone to heat soak when power and boost levels are increased. This upgraded design offers a major improvement in charge air cooling, ensuring your Golf R maintains consistent performance, better throttle response, and greater reliability — even in demanding conditions.
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We specialise in premium performance parts for Volkswagen GTI and R models. Every product we offer is carefully selected for its quality, fitment, and real-world performance — tested by enthusiasts, for enthusiasts.
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