Key Features & Benefits – Side Mount Intercooler 185×210×130 mm – for VW Golf/Jetta 1.8T (2002–2005)
Side Mount Intercooler 185×210×130 mm is designed to cool compressed charge air in a turbo system, helping manage intake-air heat under load.
Built from T6061 aluminum with a bar-and-plate core and a MAP sensor provision. The listed capability is 300–350 hp and up to 35 psi (2.4 bar), depending on the overall system and calibration.
When is this useful?
Useful when you want an upgraded side-mount charge-air cooler while keeping a compact OEM-style layout, especially for sustained boost where heat management becomes critical.
Technical specs
- Type: side mount intercooler
- Material: T6061 aluminum
- Core size: 185×210×130 mm
- Overall size: 14" × 9.5" × 5.0"
- Inlet/outlet: approx. 2.5" (approx. 63 mm)
- Max listed boost: 35 psi (2.4 bar)
- Max listed power: 300–350 hp
- Feature: MAP sensor provision
- Note: some installs may require sensor flange modification
- In the box: 1× intercooler
Selection & installation tips
- Measure the available space and compare it to the 185×210×130 mm core size and overall dimensions.
- Match couplers to the approx. 2.5" (approx. 63 mm) connections and use proper clamps to minimize boost leaks.
- Check port orientation and mounting points so hoses route cleanly without kinks or tension.
- If you use a MAP sensor at the cooler/body, verify flange and sensor compatibility before final assembly.
- After installation, pressure-test the charge system to confirm sealing.
Before fitting, self-verify dimensions, inlet/outlet size, mounting points, and the MAP sensor interface, then compare them to the specifications listed above.
