APR Intercooler System for Tiguan/Arteon/Q3 MQB 2.0T 8SPD | IC100029

The APR Intercooler System (IC100029) is a premium OEM-location upgrade engineered specifically for the Audi Q3, VW Tiguan, and VW Arteon equipped with the MQB 2.0T engine and 8-speed transmission. By replacing the restrictive factory unit with a massive high-efficiency core, this system dramatically reduces intake air temperatures (IATs) and eliminates the power-robbing effects of heat soak. Tested to support over 500 HP, this intercooler provides a proven 21 horsepower gain over the factory system, making it an essential upgrade for any tuned vehicle.

APR’s engineers utilized the factory intercooler location to maximize surface area while maintaining 100% compatibility with Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) sensors. The bar-and-plate design, coupled with organically shaped cast end tanks, ensures uniform airflow and minimal pressure drop. Best of all, this is a direct bolt-on kit that requires no cutting or trimming, ensuring a professional install with no permanent modifications to your vehicle.

Features:

• Significant Power Gains: Proven 21 HP increase over the stock unit by providing cooler, denser air to the engine.
• Massive Core Volume: At 877.5 in³, the APR core is nearly double the volume of the stock Tiguan unit (457.1 in³), offering vastly superior cooling capacity.
• High-Efficiency Design: Features a bar-and-plate core with staggered and louvered fins for the optimal balance of cooling and airflow.
• Optimized Flow: Smooth, cast aluminum end tanks are engineered to reduce turbulence and promote even air distribution across the entire core.
• Perfect Integration: Designed to fit within the factory air dams and is fully compatible with factory Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) systems.
• True Bolt-On Install: No trimming, cutting, or permanent modifications required; pressure tested to ensure zero boost leaks.

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Installation Instructions