Volkswagen Golf (2004-2013) MK5/6 Darkside Uprated S3 (FMIC) Intercooler

This uprated S3-style intercooler is designed as a direct-fit upgrade for selected Volkswagen, Audi, Seat and Skoda Mk5 and Mk6 platform vehicles.

Based on the popular Audi S3 8P intercooler upgrade, this unit features alloy end tanks, improved flow and larger 70mm inlet and outlet connections. It replaces the factory intercooler and helps eliminate the common OE clip-style connectors that can contribute to boost leaks on higher-output applications.

Features:

• Uprated S3-style front mount intercooler

• Alloy end tanks with improved flow

• TIG welded construction

• Larger 70mm inlet and outlet

• Direct-fit upgrade for selected Mk5 / Mk6 platform vehicles

• Suitable for a wide range of VAG 1.9 TDI, 2.0 TDI and 2.0 TFSI applications

• Proven upgrade for high-performance diesel and petrol builds

• Designed to replace the factory intercooler

• Helps reduce the risk of boost leaks from factory clip-style connections

Core Size:

• 610mm x 415mm x 55mm

• 70mm inlet / outlet

For Comparison:

• Genuine S3 intercooler core size: 616mm x 409mm x 40mm

• Genuine S3 inlet / outlet size: 57mm

Kit Includes:

• 1x Uprated S3-style intercooler

• 9x S3 intercooler bolts

Fitment:

• Audi A3 / S3 8P

• Audi TT / TTS

• VW Golf Mk5 / Mk6

• VW Jetta Mk5 / Mk6

• VW Golf Plus

• VW Eos

• VW Caddy

• VW Tiguan

• VW Scirocco

• Seat Leon / Toledo / Altea

• Skoda Octavia / Superb / Yeti

Suitable engine applications may include selected:

• 1.9 TDI

• 2.0 TDI

• 2.0 TFSI / TSI

Please Note:
Additional boost hoses or hard pipework may be required depending on the vehicle, engine code and whether the factory pipework is being retained.

Fitment should be confirmed against your exact vehicle, engine code and existing intercooler pipework before ordering.