INTERCOOLER FORGE MOTORSPORT 2.0 TFSI TSI MQB GEN3

This is our intercooler for the Mk7 Golf, MK7R, Audi TT MK3 2.0 TSI and S3 (8V chassis) equipped with the EA888 2.0 TSI engine. The Volkswagen Group changed virtually everything from the Mk6 chassis to the Mk7 chassis, so this core had to be designed from scratch to accommodate the redesigned radiator and condenser.

Reduced turbo lag, increased response

Designed for the VW Golf GTI (Mk7) for perfect fitment

Increased overall surface area for increased heat dissipation

Using a race specification, Forge Alsus designed an air core with plate and bar construction

High-flow cast-end tanks ensure optimal air transition for cooling efficiency

Dyno-proven power and torque gains

Provides a smoother power curve

Dimensions: 650x420x50mm

Includes necessary hardware and installation instructions

Designed for performance and reliability, the core fits the stock position, meaning cooling is radically improved over OEM. Our test Golf Mk7 GTI achieved 16bhp more with no other modifications, while also demonstrating a consistent temperature drop of 25-30°C (77-88°F) over stock on the dyno, with all runs performed on the same day with only a 2°C change in ambient temperature during the runs (in fact it was 2°C higher when we tested the Forge core). The core measures 650x420x50.

You can also see the temperature drop comparison of the stock and Forge cores in the graph below.

The stock core typically increased in temperature by 5°C with each successive run, with heat becoming a real issue after just three runs. The stock ECU was pulling timing and increasing timing after just one run – typically any inlet temperature above 40°C will cause the ECU to change timing. ignition to match – and the stock core peaked at 60°C on its first run, where the Forge core was able to bring temperatures back under control after each run so that at the end of 4 consecutive sessions the core temperature had only increased by 4°C.

All of this was achieved on a production car (it should be noted that although Volkswagen claims 220bhp for this new engine, we have seen examples ranging from 230 to 240bhp completely out of stock, on the same road running). We are confident that the core will continue to deliver a much lower intake charge temperature than stock in all states of tune, as it is based on our award-winning Mk5/Mk6 intercooler which has been fitted with great success to everything from road cars to track cars, to full-blown race and drag cars.

The core comes in a satin black powder-coated finish and includes all mounting hardware needed for installation.