Will the APR Intercooler for MQB work with Adaptive Cruise Control?

Yes. The APR Intercooler for MQB is fully compatible with Adaptive Cruise Control and needs no change to the radar or its mounting. It sits in the factory location, uses the factory air dams and needs no trimming, so a car with ACC keeps that feature.

How much bigger is the APR MQB intercooler than stock?

The APR core holds 877.5 cubic inches. The factory MK7 cores hold 457.1 cubic inches on the Golf, 492.5 on the GTI and 529.8 on the Golf R, so the APR unit has well over half as much volume again as the largest factory core.

Do I need a tune to run the APR Intercooler for MQB cars?

No tune is required, and APR recommends it at every stage. On a stock car it holds intake temperature down during repeated runs. On a tuned car, where boost and heat both rise, the larger core helps the engine keep making power as temperatures climb.

How much power does the APR Golf R intercooler add?

APR quotes a 21 horsepower gain over the factory system and has tested its effectiveness at over 500 horsepower. The test car and software for the 21 horsepower figure are not stated, so treat it as a guide. Tuned cars that suffer heat soak see the most benefit.

Does the APR S3 intercooler need any cutting to install?

No. It is a direct bolt-on with no trimming, cutting or other permanent change, and full instructions are included. The cooler mounts in the factory position on every listed MQB and MQB EVO model with the 1.8T or 2.0T engine.

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APR Intercooler for MQB 1.8T and 2.0T VW and Audi

The APR Intercooler for MQB 1.8T and 2.0T VW and Audi models replaces the factory front mounted cooler with a far larger bar and plate unit that bolts into the original location. Its 877.5 cubic inch core is far larger than the 457 to 530 cubic inch factory MK7 cores, so it holds intake air temperature down and resists heat soak from one pull to the next. It keeps Adaptive Cruise Control in place and needs no trimming.

Core and End Tank Design

APR chose the core style, fin density and size through testing: a bar and plate core with staggered, louvered fins for strong cooling at low pressure drop. Cast 356 aluminum end tanks spread air across the whole core, each unit is pressure tested against boost leaks, and the factory air dams still feed the core.

Features

Bar and plate core with staggered, louvered fins
877.5 cubic inch core volume
Cast 356 aluminum end tanks, TIG welded
Mounts in the factory location and uses the factory air dams
Fully compatible with Adaptive Cruise Control
No trimming, cutting or permanent modification
Effectiveness tested to over 500 horsepower

Specifications

Core dimensions: 24.00 x 16.25 x 2.25 in
Core volume: 877.5 cubic inches
Factory core volume: 457.1 to 529.8 cubic inches (MK7 Golf, GTI and Golf R)
Cooler type: Air to air, bar and plate
Finish: Silver, natural

Applications

Audi A3: 8V and 8Y | 2015-2020, 2022-2024 | 1.8L and 2.0L TFSI
Audi A3 quattro and S3: 8V and 8Y | 2015-2020, 2022-2026 | 2.0L TFSI
Audi TT and TTS quattro: 8S | 2016-2023 | 2.0L TFSI
Volkswagen Golf and Golf SportWagen: MK7 | 2015-2019 | 1.8L TSI
Volkswagen Golf Alltrack: MK7 | 2017-2019 | 1.8L TSI
Volkswagen GTI: MK7 and MK8 | 2015-2026 | 2.0L TSI
Volkswagen Golf R: MK7 and MK8 | 2015-2019, 2022-2026 | 2.0L TSI
Volkswagen Jetta GLI: MK7 | 2019-2026 | 2.0L TSI
Volkswagen Arteon: 2022-2023 | 2.0L TSI

Notes

APR quotes a 21 horsepower gain over the factory system without naming the test car or software, so treat it as a guide
The Intercooler for MQB needs no tune and works with the factory charge pipes

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the APR Intercooler for MQB work with Adaptive Cruise Control? Yes. The APR Intercooler for MQB is fully compatible with Adaptive Cruise Control and needs no change to the radar or its mounting. It sits in the factory location, uses the factory air dams and needs no trimming, so a car with ACC keeps that feature.
How much bigger is the APR MQB intercooler than stock? The APR core holds 877.5 cubic inches. The factory MK7 cores hold 457.1 cubic inches on the Golf, 492.5 on the GTI and 529.8 on the Golf R, so the APR unit has well over half as much volume again as the largest factory core.
Do I need a tune to run the APR Intercooler for MQB cars? No tune is required, and APR recommends it at every stage. On a stock car it holds intake temperature down during repeated runs. On a tuned car, where boost and heat both rise, the larger core helps the engine keep making power as temperatures climb.
How much power does the APR Golf R intercooler add? APR quotes a 21 horsepower gain over the factory system and has tested its effectiveness at over 500 horsepower. The test car and software for the 21 horsepower figure are not stated, so treat it as a guide. Tuned cars that suffer heat soak see the most benefit.
Does the APR S3 intercooler need any cutting to install? No. It is a direct bolt-on with no trimming, cutting or other permanent change, and full instructions are included. The cooler mounts in the factory position on every listed MQB and MQB EVO model with the 1.8T or 2.0T engine.

About APR Tuning

APR was founded in 1997 and develops performance hardware, software and calibrations for Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT, Skoda and Porsche vehicles, from intakes, intercoolers and turbocharger systems to exhausts, brakes and suspension. It designs and manufactures from an 80,000 square foot headquarters in Opelika, Alabama, which it shares with Dinan as part of Holley Performance Brands, and delivers its software worldwide through a 24-hour automated system run from the same site.

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