The DO88 Intercooler Kit for the VW Golf MK8, Audi A3/S3 8Y, SEAT Leon MK4, Škoda Octavia NX and Cupra Formentor is a complete package comprising a performance Intercooler, aluminium charge pipes and reinforced silicone hoses. This kit replaces all components between the turbo outlet and the throttle body.
The kit combines a fully aluminium Intercooler with a complete 2.5" Charge Pipe kit and silicone hoses. Thanks to CAD-designed cast end tanks, an optimised Intercooler core and mandrel-bent aluminium pipework, this set offers significant improvements in terms of airflow and cooling.
Features
- All-aluminium performance Intercooler.
- Complete 2.5" Charge Pipe kit.
- Replaces all components between the turbo outlet and the throttle body.
- CAD-designed and flow-optimised cast end tanks.
- Optimised Intercooler design for high cooling capacity and low pressure drop.
- Mandrel-bent seamless aluminium charge pipes.
- Bespoke, high-quality silicone hoses.
- Four layers of polyester/aramid reinforcement in the silicone hoses.
- Fitted with one 1/8-27 NPT connection for methanol injection.
- Supplied with a sealing plug for the methanol connection.
- Supplied with all necessary fitting hardware.
Technical specifications
- Intercooler core volume: 15,811 cm³.
- OEM Intercooler core volume: 9,056 cm³.
- Increase in core volume: 75%.
- Active cooling surface area: 2,774 cm².
- Airflow at 0.15 bar / 2.18 psi pressure drop: 332 CFM.
- OEM airflow under the same conditions: 244 CFM.
- Improvement in airflow: 36 per cent.
- Measured power gain: +12 hp.
- Measured torque gain: +14 Nm.
- Measured on a VW Golf GTI Clubsport Edition 45 with standard software.
- exhaust temperature after the intercooler under the same conditions: 23°C.
- Temperature reduction: 12°C.
- Charge pipes manufactured from 2.5" mandrel-bent seamless aluminium tubes.
- Methanol connection: 1 x 1/8-27 NPT.
Contents of the set
- DO88 Intercooler Kit
- All-aluminium performance Intercooler
- Complete 2.5" Charge Pipe kit
- Reinforced silicone hoses
- Sealing plug for methanol connection
- Fitting hardware
- Installation instructions
Frequently asked questions
What does this kit contain?
This kit contains a performance Intercooler, a complete 2.5" Charge Pipe kit, reinforced silicone hoses and all necessary fitting hardware.
Which parts are replaced?
The kit replaces all components between the turbo outlet and the throttle body.
Is there a connection for methanol injection?
Yes, the Charge Pipe is fitted with one 1/8-27 NPT connection and comes with a sealing plug.
What material are the charge pipes made of?
The charge pipes are made from 2.5" mandrel-bent seamless aluminium tubing.
