Racingline EA888 Gen.4 Intercooler System – MQB EVO (VWR141000) The Racingline Performance Intercooler is a direct-fit upgrade for the latest 2.0 TSI EA888 Gen.4 ‘Evo’ engine found in the MQB Evo platform. The factory intercooler, while adequate for standard driving, quickly runs out of capacity under sustained hard use or when paired with tuning upgrades. As intake air temperatures (IA Ts) climb, the ECU pulls timing and boost to protect the engine, and you lose power. This intercooler is built to keep that heat under control. Why the standard intercooler falls short Heat soak is the main issue. On a spirited drive, track day, or any stage of tuning, the OE cooler simply can’t shed heat fast enough. You’ll feel it as inconsistent performance, especially on second and third pulls. The Racingline unit tackles this with a much larger core and improved airflow path, giving consistent power delivery instead of a strong first run followed by a noticeable drop-off. Core design and airflow The intercooler uses a no-compromise ‘plate and bar’ construction with a 70mm deep core, increasing internal volume by around 96% compared to standard. Taller internal tubes improve boost flow through the core, while the cast end tanks are shaped to spread air evenly across the full depth of the cooler, reducing turbulence and pressure drop. Inlet and outlet ports are enlarged to 70mm (up from the OE 60mm), better matching the airflow requirements of the Gen.4 engine, particularly when tuned. What’s included in the kit High-flow 70mm deep ‘plate and bar’ intercooler core with cast end tanks Pair of reinforced, internally-wired multi-ply silicone boost hoses Four stainless steel Mikalor clamps Everything needed for a clean, complete installation is in the box. No additional couplers, brackets, or hardware are required. Realistic expectations On a standard car, you may not see a large peak power figure change on a single dyno pull, but you will see far more consistent power across repeated runs and longer drives. On a tuned car (Stage 1 and beyond), the benefit becomes much more obvious, as the larger core can actually support the extra airflow and heat that tuning generates. Think of it as protecting and unlocking the work your tune is doing. Fitment Designed for 2.0 TSI EA888 Gen.4 engines on the MQB Evo platform, covering popular VW, Audi, SEAT/Cupra and Skoda models such as the Golf 8 GTI, Golf 8 R, Audi S3 8Y, Cupra Leon and Formentor, and Octavia v RS Mk 4. Please use the vehicle lookup on the Racingline Shop or check the Vehicle Fitment tab to confirm compatibility with your exact model and year before purchase. Quick reference Core type Plate and bar Core depth 70mm Volume increase vs OE Approx. 96% Inlet / outlet size 70mm (OE: 60mm) Hose construction Multi-ply silicone, internally wire-reinforced Clamps Stainless steel Mikalor As an authorised UK retailer of Racingline Performance, you can buy with full confidence that this is a genuine product, backed by Racingline’s motorsport-led engineering and warranty support. Applications AUDI A3 Saloon (8YS, 8YM) S3 TFSI quattro (DNFF/DSFD) 2024-2025 | 333hp A3 Saloon (8YS, 8YM) S3 TFSI quattro (DNFB/DSFA) 2020-2025 | 310hp A3 Sportback (8YA, 8YF) S3 TFSI quattro (DNFF/DSFD) 2024-2025 | 333hp A3 Sportback (8YA, 8YF) S3 TFSI quattro (DNFB) 2020-2025 | 310hp Q2 (GAB, GAG) SQ2 TFSI quattro (DNFC/DNUE) 2021-2025 | 300hp Q3 (F3B) 45 TFSI quattro (DNPA) 2021-2025 | 245hp Q3 Sportback (F3N) 45 TFSI quattro (DNPA) 2021-2025 | 245hp TT (FV3, FVP) 45 TFSI (DKTB/DNPA) 2021-2025 | 245hp TT (FV3, FVP) 45 TFSI quattro (DKTB/DNPA) 2021-2025 | 245hp TT (FV3, FVP) TTS TFSI quattro (DNFD) 2021-2025 | 320hp TT Roadster (FV9, FVR) 45 TFSI (DKTB/DNPA) 2021-2025 | 245hp TT Roadster (FV9, FVR) 45 TFSI quattro (DKTB/DNPA) 2021-2025 | 245hp TT Roadster (FV9, FVR) TTS TFSI quattro (DNFD) 2020-2025 | 320hp CUPRA ATECA (KH7, KHP, KBP) 2.0 TSI 4Drive (DNFC/DNUE) 2021-2025 | 300hp FORMENTOR (KM7, KMP) 2.0 TSI (DNPA) 2021-2025 | 245hp FORMENTOR (KM7, KMP) 2.0 TSI 4Drive (DNFB) 2020-2025 | 310hp FORMENTOR (KM7, KMP) 2.0 VZ (DNPD) 2024-2025 | 265hp FORMENTOR (KM7, KMP) 2.0 VZ 4Drive (DNFF) 2024-2025 | 333hp LEON (KL1, KU1, KUG) 2.0 TSI (DNPA) 2021-2025 | 245hp LEON (KL1, KU1, KUG) 2.0 TSI VZ (DNFC) 2021-2025 | 300hp LEON Sportstourer (KL8, KU8, KUD) 2.0 VZ 4Drive (DNFF) 2024-2025 | 333hp SEAT TARRACO (KN2) 2.0 TFSI 4Drive (DNPA) 2021-2023 | 245hp SKODA OCTAVIA IV (NX3, NN3, PV3) 2.0 TSI RS (DLBA/DNPA) 2020-2025 | 245hp OCTAVIA IV Combi (NX5, PV5) 2.0 TSI RS (DLBA/DNPA) 2020-2025 | 245hp SUPERB III (3V3) 2.0 TFSI 4x 4 (CJXA/DNFE) 2021-2024 | 280hp SUPERB III Estate (3V5) 2.0 TSI 4x 4 (CJXA/DNFE) 2021-2024 | 280hp VW ARTEON (3H7, 3H8) 2.0 TSI R 4motion (DNFG) 2020-2025 | 320hp ARTEON SHOOTING BRAKE (3H9) 2.0 TSI R 4motion (DNFG) 2020-2025 | 320hp GOLF VIII (CD1, DA1) 2.0 GTI (DLBA/DNPA/DRNA) 2020-2025 | 245hp GOLF VIII (CD1, DA1) 2.0 GTI (DNPD) 2024-2025 | 265hp GOLF VIII (CD1, DA1) 2.0 GTI Clubsport (DNFC) 2020-2025 | 300hp GOLF VIII (CD1, DA1) 2.0 TSI R 4motion (DNFF/DSFD) 2022-2025 | 333hp GOLF VIII (CD1, DA1) 2.0 TSI R 4motion (DNFG/DSFE/DSFF) 2020-2025 | 320hp GOLF VIII Variant (CG5, DB5) 2.0 TSI R 4motion (DNFF) 2024-2025 | 333hp GOLF VIII Variant (CG5, DB5) 2.0 TSI R 4motion (DNFG) 2021-2025 | 320hp T-ROC (A11, D11) 2.0 R 4motion (DNFC/DNUE) 2020-2025 | 300hp TIGUAN (AD1, AX1) 2.0 TSI 4motion (DNPA) 2021-2023 | 245hp TIGUAN (AD1, AX1) 2.0 TSI R 4motion (DNFG/DSFE) 2020-2023 | 320hp TIGUAN ALLSPACE (BW2, BJ2) 2.0 TSI 4motion (DNPA) 2020-2023 | 245hp