AIRTEC Intercooler Upgrade for Polo GTI and Ibiza Mk4 1.8 Turbo
Unlock reliable performance and cooler intake temps with the AIRTEC front mount intercooler and boost pipe kit for the VW Polo GTI 1.8 Turbo and SEAT Ibiza Mk4 1.8 Turbo. This Seat Sport style twin-pass intercooler upgrade is a proven, high quality solution for fast road and track use, engineered to reduce heat soak and maintain strong, repeatable power. A superb value performance intercooler that outclasses cheap eBay kits and rivals far more expensive alternatives.
We have fitted and used this kit at Nforcd, and customer feedback has been consistently excellent for drivability, intake temperature control and overall build quality.
Key features
- Huge 60 mm core intercooler with flowed cast end tanks for strength and efficient airflow
- Seat Sport style twin-pass layout to maximise charge air cooling
- Direct front mount intercooler upgrade for Polo GTI 1.8T and Ibiza Mk4 1.8T
- Can be adapted to suit a number of VAG 1.8 Turbo applications
- Unbeatable value for money performance intercooler kit
- Proven power increases for fast road and track use
- Finished in Pro-Series Satin Black for an OEM plus look
- AIRTEC 3 year unlimited mileage warranty
- Fits without crash bar modifications in most applications. Polo GTI may require very minor adjustment to the top of the crash bar
- Typical fitting time 3 to 4 hours depending on mechanical skill
What you get
The kit includes all parts required to complete the front mount conversion, including the large AIRTEC intercooler and associated pipework to suit the application. Designed to deliver consistent performance, reduced heat soak and improved charge temperature control on the 1.8T platform.
Approximate dimensions
- Thickness - 60 mm
- Width - 525 mm
- Height - 378 mm
Finish and hose colours
Intercooler finish: Pro-Series Satin Black.
Hose colours: Gloss Black, Race Red, Performance Blue are normally kept in stock. Other colours are made to order, including Frozen White, Bright Yellow, Grey, Kawasaki Green, Orange, Purple, Vivid Pink, Nitrous Blue and Ultimate Green.
Why buy this AIRTEC intercooler
- Performance intercooler upgrade for VW Polo GTI 1.8T and SEAT Ibiza Mk4 1.8T
- Front mount intercooler kit engineered to reduce intake temperatures and heat soak
- High quality cast end tanks and robust 60 mm core for reliability
- Perfect for spirited fast road driving and track days
Professional fitting
Want it fitted properly the first time. We offer professional installation at Nforcd in Warwickshire. Request a fitting quote via Sales@nforcd.com.
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