Description_DEF |
Intercooler Kit |
Description_DES |
Volkswagen MK7 Golf TSI/GTI/R Performance Intercooler Kit, 2015+ |
Description_INV |
Mishimoto MMINT-MK7-15KWBK |
Description_EXT |
Performance Intercooler Kit, fits Volkswagen MK7 Golf TSI/GTI/R 2015+ |
Description_FAB |
Direct fit for the 2015+ Volkswagen Golf TSI/GTI/R and Audi A3/S3 |
Description_FAB |
Max power gains of 14.5 whp and 13 wtq on stock tuning |
Description_FAB |
89-percent increase in core volume and 162-percent increase in external fin surface area |
Description_FAB |
Mandrel-bent aluminum piping available in polished and black with durable 5-layer silicone couplers |
Description_FAB |
Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty |
Description_MKT |
The mantra behind the grandfather of all hot-hatchbacks has long since been that big things come in small packages. Now on its 7th generation, the 2015+ Golf TSI/GTI/R's and its intercooling system are about to receive a much-needed overhaul with the Mishimoto Performance Intercooler Kit. The stock system can be best described as the meat in an intercooler sandwich. It's no wonder with it placed directly between the radiator and AC condenser that this tube-and-fin constructed intercooler has trouble keeping up. Where this lighter core coupled with plastic end tanks might be suited for mass production and tame street driving, it will struggle to keep your intake air temperatures down under more intense driving, especially after the boost is turned up. The Mishimoto 2015+ Volkswagen MK7 Golf TSI/GTI/R Performance Intercooler, armed with an arsenal of cooling technology, takes the place of the stock intercooler. Our engineers were able to squeeze in a larger core, increasing the overall volume by 89-percent over stock and bumping up the external fin surface area by 162-percent. On top of the larger core, our all-aluminum, TIG-welded intercooler features a more robust bar-and-plate construction for better heat dissipation characteristics. In addition, the cast aluminum end tanks are integrated with airflow diverters to ensure use of the full core. In addition to the more robust intercooler, our Performance Intercooler Kit for your 2015+ Golf or Audi A3/S3 includes our Performance Intercooler Pipe Kit. We ditched the stock plastic piping and rubber couplers for mandrel-bent aluminum piping and 5-layer silicone couplers. Our piping increases the air channels to and from the intercooler to 2.75 inches, resulting in a 30-percent increase in flow.When combined, our innovations for the MK7 intercooling system yielded max power gains of 14.5 whp and 13 wtq on the stock tuning. In addition, our charged air cooler dropped intercooler outlet temperatures by 23 F |
Description_SHO |
Intercooler Kit |
SellingPoint07 |
10-percent increase in average diameter over stock piping |
TechSpec Includes |
(1) Performance Intercooler--(1) Performance Piping Kit--(2) CNC-Machined Aluminum Mounting Brackets--(4) Silicone Couplers--(8) High-Torque Worm Gear Clamps--Mounting Hardware--Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty |
SellingPoint05 |
Drops intercooler outlet temperature by 23F |
TechSpec Maximum Recommended Boost Pressure (PSI) |
N/A |
SellingPoint12 |
N/A |
TechSpec Core Thickness (in) |
2.2 |
Install Difficulty |
4 |
SellingPoint01 |
Direct fit for the 2015+ Volkswagen Golf TSI/GTI/R and Audi A3/S3 |
SellingPoint09 |
Mandrel-bent aluminum piping with durable 5-layer silicone couplers |
SellingPoint14 |
N/A |
TechSpec Centerline Radius |
N/A |
TechSpec Installation Notes |
27 in-lbs (3NM) recommended for all T-bolt and constant-tension T-bolt clamps. These clamps have an operating range of 18-35 in-lbs (2-4NM). Do not exceed the maximum torque rating of 35 in-lbs (4NM). |
TechSpec Pipe Diameter |
N/A |
OptionLabel |
Black Pipes |
SellingPoint02 |
Max power gains of 14.5 whp and 13 wtq on stock tuning |
SellingPoint03 |
89-percent increase in core volume |
SellingPoint08 |
30-percent increase in flow over stock components |
SellingPoint11 |
N/A |
SellingPoint15 |
N/A |
TechSpec Core Height (in) |
N/A |
TechSpec Core Length (in) |
N/A |
TechSpec Core Type |
Bar-and-Plate |
TechSpec Note |
This kit is compatible with the EA888 Gen3 engine and manual or 6-speed DSG transmissions only. Hot-side intercooler piping may not fit properly on vehicles equipped with 7-speed DSG transmissions. |
TechSpec Overall Length (in) |
N/A |
TechSpec Pipe Length |
N/A |
TechSpec Pipe Shape |
N/A |
SellingPoint04 |
162-percent increase in external fin surface area |
SellingPoint06 |
Cast end tanks with internal diverters for optimal airflow through core |
SellingPoint10 |
Bar-and-plate intercooler core construction |
SellingPoint13 |
N/A |
TechSpec Applications |
2015+ Volkswagen Golf TSI--2015+ Volkswagen GTI--2015+ Volkswagen Golf R--2015+ Audi A3--2015+ Audi S3--2016+ Audi TT |
TechSpec Chassis Codes |
MQB |
TechSpec Engine Codes |
N/A |
TechSpec Inlet (in) |
2.1 |
TechSpec Maximum Recommended Horsepower |
N/A |
TechSpec Outlet (in) |
2.1 |
TechSpec Overall Height (in) |
N/A |
TechSpec Overall Width (in) |
N/A |
TechSpec Weight (lbs) |
27 |
Length |
12.0000 |
Width |
20.0000 |
Height |
37.0000 |
Weight |
35.0000 |