MK7 GTI Intercooler Install in 10 Minutes!

I got a chance to work on my buddy Michael's MK7 GTI and put on a Wagner Intercooler upgrade to maximize efficiency. This was a great learning opportunity and was allot of fun. Enjoy!

[@alexshackleford1065]

Very brave; getting that far before even checking the new part😎

[@ImJibby]

Feeling ambitious!

[@joshuabrown241]

Well done! 💯

[@ImJibby]

Thank you 🙌Working on a new platform can be tricky!

[@DrivenByHeiser]

Damn. Easy and quick!

[@ImJibby]

Trying to make it look that way 🤣

[@WCtrainer1]

The worst place to get to the intercooler. Should be like 1/2 hour job but due to its complex location it takes 4 to 5 hours to take off the entire front of the car.

[@ImJibby]

It took us between 2 and 3 hours. It was a 25 minute job on my Evo. LOL

[@WCtrainer1]

@@ImJibby exactly, should not be this difficult. These are bolt ONS upgrades and should not take removing the entire front assembly off.

[@jezinbrum]

Im contemplating fitting mine on my own soon. I would have found seeing the cutting of the air ducting useful. The instruction booklet is vague to say the least. They assume you are used to pulling VAG cars apart

[@alecpetruzzi8589]

Only my car moves while being on jacks 😅

[@JacesOwnWorld]

Yes, OTS tune. It’s a custom tune when it’s done through a custom tuner...someone who looks at your logs, changes parameters, sends a file, repeat. You’re still using a Cobb tune. It’s still OTS

[@ImJibby]

It is hard to get used to since most people only custom tune Evos (my platform).

[@skltfz4997]

u disconnect the ac condenser? does that still work?

[@ggv69340]

Is a down pipe requirement when replacing intercooler im running a bone stock 2.0 t just looking for better breathing intercooler

[@FinalFormation]

Nope. Only thing that requires a downpipe is most stage 2 tunes.

[@homerj2017]

I hear a Uniden detector in the background

[@ImJibby]

It is a staple in everyones car diet here. Lmao

[@ey3013]

What wheels are those??

[@slayednpked1]

Was there any trimming of any sort required to fit the Wagner?

[@ImJibby]

No trimming required.

[@ggv69340]

So you have to tune is it a must when upgrading a intercooler??? Thanks for.the vid

[@ImJibby]

I highly recommend it

[@TheTexican05]

You have it backwards: a quality intercooler upgrade is critical for any tuned VW/Audi. The engine, turbo and car will all benefit from a larger, higher flowing I/C, regardless of stock tune and boost vs tuned increase. I’m in TX, anywhere south of Maryland it gets hot enough that even a stock (untuned) car benefits greatly from the IC upgrade. 👍 😎