Intercooler for Audi RS3 8Y

The Intercooler for Audi RS3 8Y is a vehicle-specific upgrade from Forge Motorsport, designed to improve charge-air cooling and help maintain more consistent intake temperatures under sustained load. This listing is intended for RS3 8Y applications; check the fitment and technical notes below before ordering.

Rather than using generic application text, the specification below is based on the manufacturer information supplied for this product. Where engine codes, model years, factory equipment or tuning requirements are stated, these should be treated as part of the fitment requirements.

Vehicle fitment

• Make: Audi
• Model: RS3
• Chassis / variant: 8Y

Product details

Highlights:

• Peak gains of 17bhp
• Gains of 14lb/ft of torque
• 153% volume increase
• Hand fabricated in the UK
• Kit includes all necessary fittings and instructions included
• Lifetime warranty

Following on from our very successful intercooler and performance products for the RS3 8V chassis, the Forge intercooler for the RS3 8Y chassis builds on our reputation for delivering cooling solutions, that offer real-world increases in power and impressive temperature drops. Whilst the 8Y chassis shares many components with the older 8V, the space available behind the bumper is a different shape, and the crash bar has also changed. This required a whole new intercooler and crash bar setup for this latest chassis.

The crash bar Audi has fitted to the RS3 8Y is made of steel, our Forge Motorsport intercooler kit utilizes a genuine Audi alloy crash bar, that we have cleverly modified in-house, in order to accept the enormous race intercooler. This in-turn when compared to the weight of the standard OEM intercooler and crash bar, is only 1kg heavier, meaning the additional weight has no detriment to performance and is far outweighed by the power gains achieved when it is installed. After our skilled fabricators have carefully crafted this piece of automotive artwork, we then finish both the crash bar and intercooler in our standard black finish powder coat for maximum longevity and that OEM+ look.

The RS3 8Y core is a huge 640x250x130 with a bar and plate design. This gives it an impressive 55% increase in surface area over the stock OEM item, and an even more awe-inspiring 153% more volume. The end tanks are made with integrated pipes to retain the stock boost hoses, though you can also replace the standard hoses with our FMKT033 boost hose set if you so wish. This can help prevent hose expansion and failure when running increased boost pressures, just like on the 8V chassis.

Before getting to work on the Dyno, we spec’d three different types of cores, one of these being bar and plate, and two being a tube and fin construction, with all three cores having different internal and external fin pitches and configurations. This is to ensure we deliver the best possible products for our customers, which is proven time and time again by one of the world leaders in the performance industry.

Why do we test different cores?

Here at Forge Motorsport, when developing an intercooler, we will

Vehicle compatibility

• Make: Audi
• Model: RS3
• Chassis / generation: 8Y

Ordering & fitment

Please use the vehicle application, engine code and specification information above to confirm compatibility. If your vehicle has been modified or differs from the stated application, confirm fitment before ordering.

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Disclaimer:

Products sold by Nineteen72 Performance are exclusively designed for off-road or sanctioned competition use. Any use on public roads is strictly prohibited and may violate local, state, and federal laws. Nineteen72 Performance does not confirm the legality of road use; it is the consumer's responsibility to comply with applicable laws. Use of these products for any purpose other than intended is at the user's own risk. Nineteen72 Performance is not liable for misuse or non-compliance.

Warranty:

At Nineteen72 Performance, we proudly back every product in our store, ensuring that each item comes with a comprehensive warranty.

All components crafted by our esteemed third-party partners in the store are accompanied by a minimum one-year manufacturer's warranty. Our warranty terms are uniform across all products, providing coverage for any manufacturing defects that may arise over time, excluding typical wear and tear. Your satisfaction and product durability are our top priorities.

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