This intercooler for the VW Golf 8 GTI is a highlight from the HF-Series range.
The high-quality bar-and-plate mesh boasts excellent cooling properties to deliver top performance even under adverse conditions, while also being extremely robust.
It is characterized by its high resistance and does not heat up as much as comparable meshes from other manufacturers.
In our tests, we achieved an intake air temperature of only 23 degrees Celsius with an outside air temperature of 17.5 degrees Celsius.
Even with our large Stage 2 upgrade to 457 hp in, for example, the Golf 8 Clubsport/R, we only reached a maximum of 9.5 degrees Celsius above the outside air temperature under full load.
At the same time, the entire system is also designed for optimal flow.
This means that pressure loss is minimal and the entire charge air path has been developed with CAD flow analysis for improved aerodynamics. This also includes the intercooler housings, which are made of high-strength cast aluminum and equipped with our WAY FIN TECHNOLOGY .
This is an additional internal guide fin that guarantees even and optimal filling of the entire core.
The inlet and outlet diameters of the cooler have also been increased to 70mm, and in combination with the included reinforced silicone hoses from SF-Hoses, provide the perfect preparation for a performance increase.
This radiator has a parts certificate according to §19.3 and is tested in this certificate along with all other components available from us, provided they have a certificate.
(You can find a detailed vehicle compatibility list under “Suitable for”)
Here you will find all other items tested in the report for your engine: EA888 Gen.4
Technical Details:
– Mesh type: Bar’n’Plate
– Mesh dimensions HF-Series: 620 x 430 x 50 mm (OEM: 620 x 410 x 30 mm)
– 63.16% more filling volume: HF-Series: 6.2L (OEM: 3.8L)
– 74.71% more mesh volume: HF-Series: 13.33L (OEM: 7.63L)
– Surface: black powder-coated
– Inlet/outlet enlarged to 70mm connections
– Reinforced silicone hoses including clamps included
– Surface: black powder-coated
– §19.3 parts certificate
– Plug & Play installation
Scope of delivery :
– 1x intercooler
– 2x silicone hoses
– 4x hose clamps
– 1x mounting hardware
– 1x installation instructions
What exactly does an upgraded intercooler offer?
To quantify the precise performance gains of an intercooler, many unknown factors must be considered, such as factory performance variations, other hardware modifications, and the software used for the measurement.
This varies from vehicle to vehicle. As a rule of thumb for tuned engines, you can expect gains of up to 5% to 10%.
But what’s at least as important: regardless of whether your engine is already optimized or you intend to keep its software stock, you’ll prevent power loss, especially at high ambient temperatures, or even the activation of the temperature protection circuits built into many engine control units (ECUs), ensuring you can always rely on your engine’s full potential.
Recommendation:
Use our HF-Series intercoolers in combination with hardware and software optimization.
By reducing backpressure (relieving stress on the turbocharger) and cooling the intake air (increasing the oxygen content in the combustion chamber + thermal relief), you achieve performance tuning that efficiently utilizes the potential of any turbocharged engine.
When dealing with hardware or software tuning of your vehicle, you must not ignore the factor of “boost pressure loss”.
If you increase your vehicle’s performance through chip tuning, the boost pressure is also increased in 99% of cases. Using the standard intercooler, the boost pressure loss increases exponentially. This means the turbocharger has to work even harder, thus increasing the thermal stress on it and reducing its lifespan, or causing it to wear out faster due to high engine speeds.
With our HF-Series intercoolers, we create the perfect balance between cooling effect and boost pressure loss.
HF – Series is the leading brand for fresh air intake systems in vehicles. With this brand, HG- Motorsport has consolidated its professional research and manufacturing of high-quality intake systems, intercoolers, and air distribution systems. This includes not only 3D scanning of the vehicle’s periphery for a perfect fit, but also extensive testing to combine the optimal components for each individual model. This is how racing products are created.
