Racingline Intercooler MQB / EA888.3 1.8 & 2.0 TSI

RacingLine Performance Intercooler – 2.0 TSI EA888 Gen.3 MQB

The RacingLine Performance Intercooler VWR14 G700 is a high-performance intercooler, specifically developed for 2.0 TSI EA888 Gen.3 MQB vehicles such as the VW Golf 7 / 7.5 GTI and R, Audi S3 8V, Audi TT 8S, Leon Cupra, Octavia vRS, and other MQB models.

The factory intercooler in the MQB 2.0 TSI platform struggles with higher power, aggressive driving, and repeated accelerations. When intake air temperatures begin to rise, heat soak occurs, and the car starts to lose power precisely when the load is greatest.

RacingLine solves this problem with a massive Plate & Bar intercooler, designed to maintain low intake air temperatures repeatedly, without long cooling periods after high load.

The core has a 60 mm depth and large dimensions of 694 x 410 x 60 mm. RacingLine uses a high-speed core with taller internal tubes for maximum compressed air flow, while maintaining the right balance between cooling and minimal pressure drop.

The main goal is clear: lower intake temperatures, less heat soak, and more stable power under repeated load. This is especially important for Stage 1, Stage 2, and more serious configurations, where the factory intercooler quickly reaches its limit.

The cast end tanks are designed for minimal turbulence and minimal resistance, distributing airflow throughout the entire depth of the core. This allows the intercooler to work effectively not just during a single acceleration, but under repeated loads when temperatures typically begin to rise.

RacingLine uses a proven aluminum Plate & Bar construction, developed after extensive testing to optimize core size, cooling fin density, and airflow. This is not a cheap Tube & Fin solution, but an intercooler built for real-world high-power use.

Key Benefits

• Specifically developed for 2.0 TSI EA888 Gen.3 MQB
• Product number: VWR14 G700
• Massive Plate & Bar intercooler
• Core dimensions: 694 x 410 x 60 mm
• 60 mm core depth
• Measured temperature reduction: 20.5°C
• Maintains lower intake air temperatures under repeated load
• Reduces heat soak during aggressive driving
• Helps maintain more stable power for Stage 1, Stage 2, and more serious configurations
• Optimal balance between cooling and minimal pressure drop
• High-speed core with tall internal tubes for maximum flow
• Optimized cooling fin density
• Cast end tanks for minimal turbulence and resistance
• Improved air distribution throughout the entire core depth
• Significant upgrade over the factory intercooler

Why does this intercooler matter?

With the standard intercooler, intake air temperatures rise quickly during aggressive driving, hot weather, or after power upgrades. This leads to a performance drop and requires cooling time.

The RacingLine Performance Intercooler keeps temperatures under control repeatedly. This allows the car to maintain its power more stably, without feeling a drop after several consecutive accelerations.

Construction

• Plate & Bar type intercooler
• High-efficiency aluminum construction
• 60 mm core depth
• Dimensions: 694 x 410 x 60 mm
• High-speed core with enlarged internal tubes
• Optimized cooling fin density
• Cast end tanks with smooth internal profile
• Minimal turbulence and minimal resistance
• Developed specifically for the MQB EA888 Gen.3 platform

Suitable for

• VW Golf 7 / 7.5 R – 2013–2020
• VW Golf 7 / 7.5 GTI & Clubsport – 2013–2020
• VW Golf 7 / 7.5 1.8 TSI – 2013–2020
• VW Passat B8 2.0 TSI – 2015+
• VW Arteon 2.0 TSI – 2017–2020
• VW T-Roc 2.0 TSI – 2017–2022
• VW Tiguan II 2.0 TSI – 2016–2020
• VW Jetta / GLI 7 – 2018+
• Audi S3 8V – 2013–2020
• Audi A3 8V 2.0 TSI / 1.8 TSI – 2013–2020
• Audi TT 8S – 2014+
• SEAT Leon Cupra MQB
• Skoda Octavia vRS MQB

Installation

• Slight trimming of the front plastic panel may be required during installation.
• The degree of fitment depends on the specific model and configuration.
• Installation by a workshop experienced with MQB vehicles is recommended.

Important

• Intended for vehicles with 2.0 TSI / 1.8 TSI EA888 Gen.3 MQB engine.
• Checking compatibility by model, year, and engine before ordering is recommended.
• Slight trimming of the front plastic panel may be necessary during installation.
• For maximum results, it can be combined with a RacingLine intake system, turbo inlet, hard boost pipes, pressure hoses, and software upgrade.