Airtec Front Mount Intercooler Upgrade for VW Golf Mk4 1.8T | FMIC Performance Cooling Kit
Transform your VW Golf Mk4 1.8T with the Airtec front mount intercooler upgrade. This proven FMIC delivers lower intake temperatures, improved airflow and repeatable performance for fast road and track. Designed, developed and tested in the UK, it is the tried-and-tested Golf Mk4 1.8T intercooler upgrade we run on our own builds at Nforcd. Customers love the gains, the fit and the quality.
If you are searching for VW Golf Mk4 1.8T intercooler, Airtec intercooler kit, Golf GTI 1.8T FMIC, Mk4 Golf turbo intercooler upgrade, front mount intercooler for Golf 1.8T, this is the performance cooling solution you want.
Why choose the Airtec VW Golf Mk4 1.8T Intercooler Kit
- High-flow 60 mm single-pass bar-and-plate core for maximum charge air cooling and minimal pressure drop
- Flowed cast end tanks for stronger construction and smoother internal flow
- Premium 4/5-ply silicone hoses with no internal joins for uninterrupted airflow
- Stainless steel Jubilee clips and fixings included
- Stainless horn and ambient temperature sensor support brackets with Airtec logos
- Retains original crash bar with only minor trimming as detailed in the supplied instructions
- Retains original fog lights and requires no cutting to the bumper face
- Requires trimming to the rear of the middle grille area only; left and right bumper grilles remain uncut
- Recommended: Anniversary lower bumper valance for optimum clearance
- Available finishes: Pro-Series Satin Black or Natural Silver
- Airtec 3-year unlimited mileage warranty
- Fitting time typically 2 to 4 hours depending on experience
- Fits all Mk4 Golf 1.8T models
Proven performance, lower intake temps
Rolling road tested at AmD Tuning in Essex on a Stage 1 remapped car:
- Standard intercooler: Inlet 128°C, Outlet 49°C. The stock cooler heat-soaked and power fell away.
- Airtec intercooler: Inlet 126°C, Outlet 23°C with a 12 bhp mid-range gain.
Note: Test data taken on a Seat Cupra R using the same Airtec 1.8T intercooler core, so you can expect the same great results on your Mk4 Golf 1.8T. Higher stages of tune typically see even bigger gains.
Dimensions
Height 340 mm
Width 680 mm
Thickness 60 mm
What this upgrade replaces
Removes the restrictive factory intercooler and pancake pipe set-up and replaces it with a high-flow, front mount 60 mm single-pass design for consistent, repeatable performance on road and track.
Nforcd approved
We use this Airtec Golf Mk4 1.8T FMIC on our own projects and have installed it for many happy customers. It offers unbeatable value for money, real-world performance gains and OEM-plus fit and finish.
Professional fitting
Want it supplied and fitted by specialists? Book your installation with Nforcd in Warwickshire. Request a fitting quote: Sales@nforcd.com
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