Description
Overview
The AWE Tuning Audi 2.7T Performance Intercooler Kit is a purpose-built upgrade engineered specifically for US-spec Audi 2.7 AWD Sedan and Wagon models. If you’ve ever asked what does an intercooler do or what is an intercooler, the answer is simple: this heat exchanger cools the compressed, heated air coming off your turbochargers before it enters the engine, producing denser, cooler charge air for more consistent power. As a dedicated turbo intercooler solution for the twin-turbo 2.7T, this air to air intercooler kit is designed to deliver clearly superior performance to the Europe-only RS4 unit while fitting your car the way a factory-quality upgrade should.
Engineered For The 2.7T Chassis
Where RS4 intercoolers were never intended for the US S4 chassis and require significant cutting of both the coolers and the vehicle, the AWE design bolts into the 2.7T with very little modification. AWE reports its intercooler kit can be fitted in less than half the time of a typical RS4 kit, which translates directly into lower labor charges at install. In 2012, AWE introduced carbon fiber shrouds to the mix, producing a lighter and more aesthetically appealing car intercooler package.
Real-World Testing
The bulk of AWE’s side mount intercooler testing was conducted on S4s running the previously available AWE RSK04 kit. This matters because as boost rises, so does boost drop caused by core restriction. An intercooler can perform well at low boost yet fall behind stock if boost drop is high enough to cancel out the gains from lower charge temperatures. AWE’s development targeted performance that stays ahead of the RS4 unit across the range, so your intercooler turbo setup keeps working as demand climbs.
Key Highlights
- Aluminum construction for durable, efficient heat exchange
- Assembled in the USA
- Hardware included for a complete intercooler kit installation
- No tune required to run the kit
- Backed by an AWE Fit Guarantee and a No CEL Guarantee
- Carbon fiber shrouds for a lighter, cleaner appearance
This intercooler intercooler upgrade is built to install faster and cleaner than adapting RS4 hardware, making it a smart choice for owners who want proven cooling without extensive vehicle modification. Whether you’re comparing it against a Mishimoto intercooler, a Treadstone intercooler, or debating an air to water intercooler versus a water to air intercooler approach, this air to air intercooler is purpose-designed around the Audi 2.7T’s specific packaging and airflow needs.
Fitment
Engineered for the Audi 2.7 AWD Sedan and Wagon platform. Please note the voluntary CARB Restricted label. With the included hardware and no required tune, you get a straightforward path to upgraded charge-air cooling on the 2.7T.
