RacingLine MQB EVO Intercooler

The Hidden Limiter in VW & Audi Performance: Heat Soak

Turbocharged engines generate heat—lots of it. And on MQB and MQB-Evo platforms, that heat quickly overwhelms the factory intercooler. Power drops, throttle response dulls, and consistency disappears.

RacingLine’s Intercooler upgrade was engineered to solve that problem permanently, giving your EA888-powered VW or Audi stable, repeatable performance in every condition.

Why the Factory Intercooler Falls Short

Under moderate driving, the OEM intercooler performs well enough. But under boost?

Intake temperatures spike rapidly, leading to:

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  Loss of horsepower
  
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  Delayed turbo response
  
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  Inconsistent performance between pulls
  
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  Heat soaking within minutes
  

The factory unit simply can’t keep up with spirited driving—or tuning.

A Motorsport-Engineered Cooling Solution

RacingLine leaned heavily on its race development background to create an intercooler that controls temperature like a competition system while retaining OEM fit and drivability.

Significantly Larger Core Volume

The oversized, high-efficiency core delivers dramatically better heat dissipation and flow characteristics.

Optimized Fin Density & Airflow Path

Engineers tuned the balance between cooling and pressure drop to ensure maximum efficiency without stressing the turbo.

Full-Width Design

Utilizes the entire frontal area behind the grille for balanced cooling across the whole core.

Factory-Style Fitment

No cutting, bending, or modifying. The intercooler slots neatly into factory mounting points using OEM-style end tanks.

Real-World Results: Power That Stays Consistent

Where the factory intercooler loses power with each pull, RacingLine’s unit keeps temperatures stable and performance repeatable. Drivers experience:

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  Cooler intake temps in every scenario
  
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  Stronger, more consistent power delivery
  
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  Faster turbo recovery between gear changes
  
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  A noticeable difference during hot weather or track use
  

For tuned vehicles, the upgrade is transformative. Heat management becomes the advantage—not the limitation.

Built for the EA888, Not Adapted to It

Many aftermarket intercoolers are universal designs adapted to fit MQB platforms. RacingLine engineered theirs specifically around the airflow characteristics of the EA888 engine and the packaging of VW and Audi chassis.

The result?

Better cooling, better fitment, and better performance—without compromise.

Your Audi or Volkswagen Deserves Consistent Power

If you’re serious about performance—whether it's daily driving, spirited weekends, or tuning for more boost—temperature control is essential. RacingLine’s Intercooler gives your GTI, Golf R, S3, A3, and other MQB/MQB-Evo platforms the cooling foundation they should have had from the factory.

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