Air-to-air intercooler kit for VW Golf V platform — TA Technix
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Air-to-air intercooler kit for VW Golf V platform
Features
Technical details
- Dimensions: core dimensions 625x170x70mm, connection diameter: 60mm, total width: 865mm
What this part changes
The turbo compresses air, and compression generates heat: at the compressor outlet, the air can exceed 150 °C. It is then less dense, meaning it contains less oxygen, and it causes knocking - which the ECU corrects by retarding the ignition, resulting in lost power. The intercooler cools it before it enters the engine.
The benefit is therefore less about top-end power than consistency: a saturated stock intercooler lets power drop off during the second lap of a circuit or the third acceleration run. Beware of the bigger-is-better reflex: excessive volume takes longer to fill and blunts throttle response. The right intercooler keeps temperatures under control throughout actual use.
What to plan for
- Check the clearance dimensions behind the bumper: some models require cutting the reinforcement.
- The hoses and clamps must withstand the pressure: this is where connections come loose.
- Do not compromise engine cooling: an intercooler mounted in front of the radiator reduces its airflow.
Compatible vehicles
| Make | Model | Engine | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audi | A3/ S3, type 8P, 200-265hp | A3/ S3, type 8P, 200-265hp | — |
| Audi | TT, type 8J, 200-265hp | TT, type 8J, 200-265hp | — |
| Seat | Leon FR Cupra R, type 1P, 200hp | Leon FR Cupra R, type 1P, 200hp | — |
| Škoda | Octavia, type 1Z, 2.0l RS 200hp | Octavia, type 1Z, 2.0l RS 200hp | — |
| Volkswagen | Golf V, type 1K, GTI 2.0l 200/230hp | Golf V, type 1K, GTI 2.0l 200/230hp | — |
| Volkswagen | Passat, type 3C, 2.0l TFSI, 200hp | Passat, type 3C, 2.0l TFSI, 200hp | — |
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