Description
Maximize your Audi’s performance and eliminate heat soak with the IE Black FDS Intercooler, engineered for 2017+ B9 and C8 chassis vehicles equipped with the 3.0T and 2.0T engines. Designed as a complete front-mount intercooler (FMIC) upgrade, this high-performance solution significantly increases cooling efficiency, power output, and reliability—making it an essential upgrade for tuned vehicles.
Whether you're running Stage 1 software or preparing for turbo upgrades, the IE intercooler ensures consistently low intake air temperatures, prevents heat soak, and improves throttle response—all in a true bolt-on kit requiring no permanent modifications.
Key Features
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Massive Core Upgrade: Nearly 2x larger than the OEM intercooler with a dense 21.25"x17.5"x2.5" bar-and-plate design
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FDS™ Technology: Patented Flow Distribution System distributes airflow evenly across the core, maximizing heat dissipation and reducing IATs more effectively than competitors
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High-Efficiency Cooling: Eliminates heat soak for sustained power delivery during aggressive acceleration and repeated pulls
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Dyno-Proven Performance: Increases horsepower and torque by lowering intake temps and reducing pressure drop
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Pressure Drop Reduction: Large, free-flowing core minimizes boost pressure loss, allowing your turbo to operate more efficiently
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Premium Construction: Cast aluminum end tanks with CNC-machined flanges and mounts ensure exceptional durability and perfect OEM fitment
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Leak-Free Boost Performance: Fully machined inlet/outlet ports prevent boost leaks even under high pressure
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Water/Meth Injection Ready: Pre-cast ⅛” NPT bung included for easy integration of water/methanol systems
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Choice of Finish: Available in a stealthy black coating or raw aluminum for a motorsport-inspired look
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Simple Installation: Direct-fit design includes all necessary hardware and clamps; installs in a few hours with basic hand tools
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Tested & Verified: Each intercooler is TIG-welded and pressure-tested in-house for quality assurance
Fitment Applications
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Audi B9/B9.5: S4, S5, SQ5, A4, A5 (2017+)
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Audi C8: A6, A7 (2.0T & 3.0T)
Why Choose IE’s FDS Intercooler?
Upgrading your intercooler is critical for maintaining consistent power in high-performance builds. Unlike standard aftermarket cores that suffer from uneven heat distribution, IE’s Flow Distribution System (FDS) uses cast-in directional fins to evenly channel charged air across the entire intercooler core. The result: more effective use of the entire cooling surface, faster recovery from heat soak, and reliable horsepower gains.
Pair this with high-flow end tanks, a precision-fit design, and true plug-and-play installation, and you have the most complete intercooler upgrade available for your B9 or C8 Audi platform.
