APR 17-20 Audi RS3 2.5 TFSI EVO Intercooler Kit - Front Mounted Performance Upgrade

The APR Intercooler System is a massive front mounted upgrade that dramatically reduces intake air temperature (IAT), minimizes heat soak, and provides increased performance! The system is an easy to install, direct bolt-on design, that is recommended at every stage of performance. Fits Audi RS3 17-20, 22-24 Please note, this system will not directly fit the ROW vehicles with the shorter crash bar. A US spec setup is needed. Crash Bar: 8V5807190D, Foam: 8V5807550B, ACC Adapter: 8V0907574H.

• 6.38" x 25.33" x 3.16" - 161.6 in² front. & 510.67 in³ volume - OEM
• 11.7" x 22.00" x 3.50" - 257.4 in² front. & 900.90 in³ volume - APR
• Simple plug-and-play design with no trimming or drilling necessary!
• Effective cooling for more than double factory horsepower levels!
• Low pressure drop + highly effective cooling = high performance!
• Rigorous testing determined core style, fin density, and size.
• With the best equipment and smartest engineers, it just works!
• Engineered for low turbulence/restriction and maximum flow.
• Organically shaped to promote airflow across entire core.
• Increases HP while minimizing power-robbing heat soak!
• Pressure tested to prevent power robbing boost leaks.
• Dynoed 26 AWHP over to the factory system (STG 1 93)!
• Bar-and-plate core with staggered and louvered fins.
• Massive frontal surface area and core volume
• Dramatically lowers intake air temp (IAT)
• Designed by engineers with lasers
• Highly effective core design
• Smooth cast end tanks
• Easy to install

The APR Intercooler System is a high-performance upgrade designed specifically for the Audi RS3 models from 2017 to 2026. This front-mounted intercooler dramatically reduces intake air temperature (IAT), helping to prevent heat soak and sustain optimal engine performance during intense driving conditions. Its large core area provides significant cooling capacity, enabling more than double the factory horsepower levels while maintaining low pressure drop for maximum airflow efficiency.
The system features a simple plug-and-play installation process with no trimming or drilling required, making it suitable for both professional installers and enthusiasts. The core design, with staggered and louvered fins, is engineered for low turbulence and restriction, ensuring maximum flow and cooling efficiency. Its organically shaped end tanks promote airflow across the entire core surface, further enhancing thermal management and power output.
Constructed with a bar-and-plate core, the intercooler offers massive frontal surface area and core volume, which translates into exceptional heat dissipation and consistent performance. Rigorous testing by APR engineers determined the optimal core style, fin density, and size, resulting in a highly effective cooling solution. The intercooler has been pressure tested to prevent boost leaks that could rob power, and it has been dyno-tested to provide approximately 26 AWHP over the factory system in Stage 1 configurations.
Designed with precision and durability in mind, the intercooler features smooth cast end tanks and laser-cut construction to ensure a perfect fit and long-lasting performance. Please note that this system is intended for US-spec vehicles with specific crash bar setups and will not fit ROW vehicles with shorter crash bars without modifications. This upgrade is an excellent choice for those looking to increase horsepower, reduce heat soak, and improve overall engine efficiency in their Audi RS3.

Features:

• Massive front-mounted core for superior heat dissipation

• Dramatically lowers intake air temperature (IAT)

• Provides over double factory horsepower levels

• Simple bolt-on installation with no trimming or drilling

• Low pressure drop for maximum airflow

• Engineered for low turbulence and restriction

• Organically shaped design promotes airflow across entire core

• Pressure tested to prevent boost leaks

• Dyno-proven to increase approximately 26 AWHP

• Constructed with bar-and-plate core and staggered, louvered fins

• Massive frontal surface area and core volume for enhanced cooling

• Designed for durability with smooth cast end tanks

• Optimized for high-performance applications

Fitments:
2017 Audi RS3 Base
2018 Audi RS3 Base
2019 Audi RS3 Base
2020 Audi RS3 Base
2022 Audi RS3 Base
2023 Audi RS3 Base
2024 Audi RS3 Base
2025 Audi RS3 Base
2026 Audi RS3 Base

Air Freight Prohibited: false
Not Carb Approved: true
Carb Acknowledgement Required: true
Ltl Freight Required: false
Prop 65: Y
Part Type: automotive
Epa: N/A
Regular Stock: t
Units Per Sku: 1