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Is it worth upgrading the IC?

Alfaguy

Ready to race!
Location
Orlando
I am in Fl and was wondering if it will be worth upgrading the inter cooler. When it is cool outside I can feel the car is more responsive. Will a larger inter cooler really help with the heat soak in the hot humid summers?
 

bentin

Autocross Champion
Location
Austin, TX
Car(s)
23 Golf R - 3 Pedals
Is this a trick question? Seems like you already know the answer.

Aside from adding a little weight to the front end, there are really no disadvantages to any aftermarket intercooler.
 

mrmatto

Autocross Champion
Location
Jacksonville, FL
Car(s)
2024 GTI DSG
I am in Fl and was wondering if it will be worth upgrading the inter cooler. When it is cool outside I can feel the car is more responsive. Will a larger inter cooler really help with the heat soak in the hot humid summers?
A better IC won't make your car feel like it does when it's 60 degrees outside. But it will definitely help preventing heat soak and power loss on hot days.
 

EpicTech

Autocross Champion
Location
Houston
Car(s)
MK7 GTI 6sp w/PP
Seriously man, all bs aside, when I got my Mishi IC and pipes installed and went for the first drive, I could tell. South Texas heat be no joke, and any help with cooler air is a worthy mod/expense in my book.
 
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