CTS Turbo VW/AUDI MQB 1.8T/2.0T Direct Fit Intercooler
Boost your MQB 1.8T/2.0T vehicle’s performance with the CTS Turbo Direct-Fit intercooler—offering superior cooling, up to 600whp support, and seamless fit with advanced safety system compatibility.
- SKU
- CTS-20T-MQB-DF
- Category
- Air to Air, Intercooling System
- Fits
- 8V, 8V, A3, Audi, Golf, GTi, MK3, MK7, MK7, MK7, MK7.5, R, S3, TT, TTRS, Volkswagen, 8S, 8V, 8V, B8, MK7, MK7, MK7.5, MK7.5, Tiguan, TT
Upgrade your MQB 1.8T or 2.0T vehicle (2015+) with the CTS Turbo Direct-Fit Intercooler, now featuring a sleek and durable black finish. This premium intercooler is designed to reduce intake air temperatures (AIT), preventing heat soak that can sap performance and cause engine knock or timing pull. By keeping the charged air consistently cool, the CTS Turbo intercooler ensures your vehicle maintains peak power output and responsiveness, even during extended spirited driving or tuning upgrades.
Built with a high-density bar-and-plate core and cast aluminum end tanks, this intercooler supports up to 600whp while maintaining minimal pressure drop for efficient airflow. Integrated airflow-directing fins ensure even distribution inside the core, maximizing cooling efficiency. Fully compatible with Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and Frontal Collision Warning systems—though some 2019+ models may require system adaptation by VW after installation—this intercooler offers one of the largest cores available for the MQB platform with complete direct fitment. Engineered with precision CAD design, it fits seamlessly on a wide range of MQB vehicles including Audi A3, S3, TT, Golf GTI, Golf R, Jetta GLI, and more, delivering reliable, race-inspired cooling performance without any modifications.