do88 Performance Intercooler - VAG 2.0 TSI EA888 Gen4

The do88 performance intercooler has been developed specifically for an easy, direct fitment in your VAG 2.0 TSI EA888 Gen4 vehicle. This upgrade is constructed to deliver the best cooling efficiency during tough conditions, ensuring your engine performs at its peak.

Significant Advantages Over OEM

Comparing the do88 performance intercooler to the VW Golf GTI OEM intercooler reveals substantial improvements designed for performance driving:

• • Greater Core Volume: 15811cm3 vs 9056cm3 (OEM) – 75% larger!
  • Larger Active Cooling Area: 2774 cm2 vs 2587 cm2 (OEM) – 7% bigger!
  • High Air Flow: 462 CFM at 0.15bar/2.18psi pressure drop vs 353 CFM (OEM) – 31% higher!
  • Proven Gains: Peak power gain of +12hp and peak torque gain of +14 Nm (Measured on VW Golf GTI Clubsport Edition 45 2021 with stock software).
  • Lower Temperatures: Post-intercooler air temperature is 12°C lower under the same conditions (23°C vs 35°C).

Optimized Cooling & Reliability

This intercooler is exclusively manufactured in aluminum with continuous welds, guaranteeing reliability and endurance when you really need it. Not one compromise has been made; it is immensely optimized to the given space for an easy drop-in fitment.

The 75% increased core volume is a remarkable difference that is perceivable on the road. The engine pulls better throughout the rev range and withstands repeated full-throttle runs without building heat. While many believe intercoolers are only for major engine tunes, this is false. Even on a standard, non-tuned car, hot summer days or inspired driving can generate dangerously high inlet temperatures.

OEM intercoolers often have inferior cooling capacity, leading to heat soak and decreased power output. With the do88 intercooler, heat is effectively eliminated, ensuring your power is available at all times. This product comes with everything necessary for an easy installation, including bolts, washers, and mounting instructions.

Vehicle Compatibility

VW Golf (MK8)
Model years: 2020-
Model: GTI / R / Clubsport / ED45
Engine: 2.0 TSI

Audi A3 / S3 (8Y)
Model years: 2020-
Engine: 2.0 TSI

Audi TT (8S)
Model years: 2020-2023
Engine: 2.0 TSI (EA888 Gen4)

SEAT León (MK4)
Model years: 2020-
Engine: 2.0 TSI

Skoda Octavia (NX)
Model years: 2019-
Engine: 2.0 TSI

Cupra Formentor (5FF)
Model years: 2020-
Engine: 2.0 TSI

OE Replacement Numbers

Replaces OE Reference numbers: 5Q0145803AE, 5Q0145803AB, 5Q0145803AC.

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