Product Details
Description
The CTS Turbo Gen 3 Direct Fit FMIC Kit is designed as a drop in replacement for the OEM front mounted intercooler (FMIC).
That means you can install this kit without any trimming or modification of the bumper.
The OEM FMIC is adequate for stock boost levels, however once boost levels are increased by way of ECU upgrades/chipping the OEM FMIC struggles to keep the charged air temperatures in check. Higher charged air temperatures can result in boost cut and timing pull, both reducing the amount of power your vehicle produces.
The CTS Turbo direct fit FMIC uses a high efficiency bar and plate intercooler core, which aids in reducing pressure drop.
Reducing pressure drop means that your turbo will not have to work as hard to make a given level of boost.
If your turbo makes 30psi of boost pressure in the turbocharger, and your intercooler has a 10psi pressure drop then the boost measured by your ECU would be (30psi - 10psi) = 20psi. With an efficient FMIC like the CTS direct fit FMIC your turbo does not have to work as hard to reach desired boost levels.
This is beneficial in two ways, the turbo life expectancy is increased due to more efficient operation, and boost leaving the turbocharger is cooler and more dense resulting in more power to the ground.
Product Features
- Efficient bar and plate construction
- Low pressure drop
- Maintains factory mounting points
- No trimming of bumper or crash supports
- Rated for power levels in excess of 600HP
- Core dimensions: 23.00 Length x 2.00" Tall x 16.5" Height
- Cast aluminium high efficiency end tanks
warranty
- 1 year manufacturer defect warranty on CTS products only (excl. turbochargers).
- 6 months manufacturer defect warranty on CTS brand turbochargers.
- No warranty on ANY electrical or fuelling components.
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Customer Reviews
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Great Upgrade!
I had originally placed an order for the Unitronic Intercooler for my 2017 GLI before getting an email the day after apologizing and that they were out of stock so I decided to go with this CTS unit instead. Can't compare it to any other intercooler besides the stock unit of course but this has performed flawless so far and I did not encounter issues with the install. Car does not "feel" like it loses anything due to heat soak any longer. I am a full Unitronic Stage 2 build; downpipe, intercooler, intake, turbo muffler delete, turbo & throttle pipes, etc. Actually installed this intercooler a couple of months after going Stage 2 so I had plenty of drive time with the stock intercooler on Stage 2 to make a fair comparison.
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Owner
Just purchased cts aftermarket intercooler for 14' gli 2.0t gen 3 and am at my shop and mechanic came out and says O ring is too big and quick coupler is wrong also..Now its going to cost me hrs lost at work, more $$$ at my shop.Oh ya and I just saw it's now on sale for 260dollars off!! Gee, thanks Moddedeuros.
All be calling soon for the right parts
900$ for an intercooler with the wrong o rings and quick Connect,UNBELIEVEABLE!! -
CTS Turbo Intercooler
Best upgrade I've made to my 2014 VW Jetta GLI. Less stress on the motor and turbo, better gas mileage, cooler oil temperature. Made my exhaust sound more mellow but the sound is there when I punch it. I love my car even more now.