MQB/EVO4 Fitment Front Mount Intercooler with Crash Bar Kit

The DBV2 Volkswagen MQB/EVO4 Fitment True Front Mount Intercooler with Crash Bar Kit is engineered as a premier cooling solution for high-performance MQB and EVO4 platform Volkswagens, addressing the critical issue of heat soak and elevated intake air temperatures (IAT). This kit integrates a substantial 1000HP CSF intercooler core with a robust 1.5" chromoly steel crash bar. Unlike competing FMIC solutions that necessitate trimming the factory crash bar – a component integral to the vehicle's frame and safety – the DBV2 kit is designed for OEM-level fitment with minimal trimming. This approach preserves critical safety systems, ensuring occupant protection in the event of a collision. A significant advantage of this kit is its weight reduction. While a typical factory crash bar combined with an aftermarket stock-location intercooler can weigh around 60 lbs, the DBV2 FMIC Kit achieves a total weight of 43.5 lbs, resulting in a front-end weight savings of 16.5 lbs. This contributes to overall vehicle performance. Constructed in CANADA, the kit features 2.5" (63mm) inlet and 2.75" (70mm) outlet piping, waterjet-cut end plates, and hand-welded aluminum end tanks. Optional accessories include oil cooler brackets (compatible with iAbed/VWR fitment), radar brackets (specifically for PFL MK7 models), a hot side 1/8 NPT bung, optional black powder coating for the crash bar, and an optional tow hook bung. Straight couplers are included for connection to user charge pipes; users may need to source different couplers if their charge pipes are not standard. The product is made to order with a short lead time required. Stock location intercooler delete brackets are required for installation and are available from third-party vendors like ECS Tuning.