{"product_id":"do88-audi-rs3-8v-8y-performance-intercooler","title":"do88 Audi RS3 (8V\/8Y) Performance Intercooler","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe biggest obstacle when designing a performance intercooler for the RS3 is the OEM crash bar, which often limits both the physical size of the core and blocks ambient airflow to the intercooler entirely. To avoid this compromise, do88 developed a new chromoly steel crash bar with 40mm (1 5\/8in) tubing, included as part of this kit. It installs just like the OEM unit, but allows unrestricted ambient airflow and provides genuinely better space for a larger core, while retaining the original mounting points for your ACC radar sensor and ambient temperature sensor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEngineered as a direct OEM replacement, this kit features a sizeable \u003cstrong\u003e97mm core from Garrett Motorsport\u003c\/strong\u003e, rated to 1000hp under all conditions. The core uses advanced aerospace technology, densely packed with thin cooling fins for genuinely efficient heat transfer, with airflow distributed evenly via do88's uniquely designed, freeform cast end tanks. After many iterations of CFD analysis, 3D printing, and flow bench testing, the result speaks for itself: a \u003cstrong\u003e118% larger core volume\u003c\/strong\u003e than OEM (18,102cm³ versus 8,307cm³), an \u003cstrong\u003e80% larger active cooling area\u003c\/strong\u003e (1,866cm² versus 1,038cm²), a \u003cstrong\u003e32°C lower inlet air temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e under identical conditions (23°C versus 55°C OEM), and \u003cstrong\u003e22% higher airflow\u003c\/strong\u003e at 0.125 bar\/1.81psi pressure drop (526 CFM versus 432 CFM). do88's 80mm machined connections, which they believe to be the only brand offering enlarged hose connections on this platform, eliminate bottlenecks that would otherwise cap high power outputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e do88 has not conducted a formal crash test on the replacement crash bar, and it may not meet road-legality standards in every country. Its rigidity makes it genuinely well suited to high-performance track cars, but confirm local requirements before fitting to a road car.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eWhy Choose This Intercooler\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eGenuine Garrett Motorsport 97mm core, rated to 1000hp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e118% larger core volume, 80% larger active cooling area than OEM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e32°C lower inlet air temperature under identical conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e22% higher airflow than OEM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eIncludes a chromoly steel replacement crash bar for unrestricted ambient airflow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e80mm machined hose connections, larger than any competitor offering on this platform\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDramatically improves performance whether stock boost or heavily tuned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAudi RS3 Sportback (8V, 2016+, 2.5 TFSI, 362hp, CZGB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAudi RS3 Sportback\/Sedan (8V, 2017+, 2.5 TFSI, 400hp, DAZA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAudi RS3 Sportback\/Sedan (8Y, 2021+, 2.5 TFSI, 400hp, DNWA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"do88","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54498325954893,"sku":"ICM-420","price":1683.78,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0980\/4808\/2253\/files\/do88_Audi_RS3_8V_8Y_Performance_Intercooler.webp?v=1786517475","url":"https:\/\/i6tuning.com\/products\/do88-audi-rs3-8v-8y-performance-intercooler","provider":"i6 Tuning","version":"1.0","type":"link"}