Will the APR Intercooler for RS3 fit a European car?

Not directly. The APR Intercooler for RS3 is built around the US spec crash bar. Rest of world cars with the shorter bar need the US crash bar 8V5807190D, foam 8V5807550B and ACC adapter 8V0907574H before the intercooler will bolt in.

How much power does the APR RS3 intercooler add?

APR dyno tested a 26 wheel horsepower gain over the factory intercooler on a car running Stage 1 software and 93 octane fuel. The gain comes from lower intake temperature, so it grows on hot days and during repeated pulls, when the factory cooler heat soaks.

Is the APR Intercooler for RS3 large enough for big turbo builds?

APR rates the cooler for more than double the factory power level. With 900.9 cubic inches of core volume, against 510.67 for the factory unit, it has the capacity for heavily tuned and hybrid turbo cars as well as Stage 1 and Stage 2 builds.

Does the APR 8Y RS3 intercooler need cutting or drilling?

No. APR designed it as a plug and play install with no trimming or drilling. It bolts in place of the factory cooler on both the 8V and 8Y RS3 with the 2.5 TFSI EVO engine, and APR supplies full installation instructions.

Do I need a tune for the APR RS3 intercooler?

No tune is required, and APR recommends the intercooler at every stage of performance. On a stock car it keeps intake temperature in check. On a tuned car it helps hold the timing and boost the calibration asks for, especially in warm weather or on track.

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APR Intercooler for RS3 8V and 8Y 2.5 TFSI EVO

The APR Intercooler for RS3 replaces the narrow factory front mount cooler on the 2.5 TFSI EVO five cylinder with a much taller bar and plate core. Frontal area rises from 161.6 to 257.4 square inches and core volume from 510.67 to 900.9 cubic inches, so intake air temperature stays down and heat soak is held off across repeated pulls. APR rates it for more than double the factory power level and recommends it at every stage.

Core and End Tank Design

The core uses staggered, louvered fins, with style, fin density and size chosen through testing for strong cooling at a low pressure drop. Smooth cast 356 aluminum end tanks spread airflow across the full face of the core, and each cooler is pressure tested against boost leaks before it ships.

Features

Bar and plate core with staggered, louvered fins
900.9 cubic inch core volume, against 510.67 for the factory cooler
257.4 square inches of frontal area, against 161.6 for the factory cooler
Cast 356 aluminum end tanks, TIG welded
Plug and play install with no trimming or drilling
Rated for more than double the factory power level

Specifications

Core dimensions: 11.7 x 22.00 x 3.50 in
Core volume: 900.9 cubic inches
Frontal area: 257.4 square inches
Cooler type: Air to air, bar and plate
Finish: Silver, natural

Applications

Audi RS3: 8V | 2017-2020 | 2.5L TFSI EVO
Audi RS3: 8Y | 2022-2026 | 2.5L TFSI EVO

Notes

The Intercooler for RS3 fits US spec cars. Rest of world cars with the shorter crash bar need the US setup: crash bar 8V5807190D, foam 8V5807550B and ACC adapter 8V0907574H
APR measured the 26 wheel horsepower gain on Stage 1 software with 93 octane fuel

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the APR Intercooler for RS3 fit a European car? Not directly. The APR Intercooler for RS3 is built around the US spec crash bar. Rest of world cars with the shorter bar need the US crash bar 8V5807190D, foam 8V5807550B and ACC adapter 8V0907574H before the intercooler will bolt in.
How much power does the APR RS3 intercooler add? APR dyno tested a 26 wheel horsepower gain over the factory intercooler on a car running Stage 1 software and 93 octane fuel. The gain comes from lower intake temperature, so it grows on hot days and during repeated pulls, when the factory cooler heat soaks.
Is the APR Intercooler for RS3 large enough for big turbo builds? APR rates the cooler for more than double the factory power level. With 900.9 cubic inches of core volume, against 510.67 for the factory unit, it has the capacity for heavily tuned and hybrid turbo cars as well as Stage 1 and Stage 2 builds.
Does the APR 8Y RS3 intercooler need cutting or drilling? No. APR designed it as a plug and play install with no trimming or drilling. It bolts in place of the factory cooler on both the 8V and 8Y RS3 with the 2.5 TFSI EVO engine, and APR supplies full installation instructions.
Do I need a tune for the APR RS3 intercooler? No tune is required, and APR recommends the intercooler at every stage of performance. On a stock car it keeps intake temperature in check. On a tuned car it helps hold the timing and boost the calibration asks for, especially in warm weather or on track.

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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