Mishimoto 2015+ VW MK7 Golf TSI / GTI / R Performance Intercooler (misMMINT-MK7-15)

OFF-ROAD OR MOTORSPORTS USE ONLY. This part is not CARB legal. It is not legal for sale or use on pollution-controlled motor vehicles in California or in other states that follow California emissions rules. It is sold for off-road or motorsports use only.

This is the Mishimoto 2015+ VW MK7 Golf TSI / GTI / R Performance Intercooler. Part misMMINT-MK7-15. An intercooler cools the charge air from the turbo or supercharger for denser air and more consistent power.

The mantra behind the grandfather of all hot-hatchbacks has long since been that big things come in small packages. The 2015+ Golf TSI/GTI/R's and its intercooling system are about to receive a much-needed overhaul with the Mishimoto Performance Intercooler Kit. The stock system can be best described as the meat in an intercooler sandwich. It's no wonder with it placed directly between the radiator and AC condenser that this tube-and-fin constructed intercooler has trouble keeping up. Where this lighter core coupled with plastic end tanks might be suited for mass production and tame street driving, it will struggle to keep your intake air temperatures down under more intense driving, especially after the boost is turned up. The Mishimoto 2015+ Volkswagen MK7/MK8 Golf TSI/GTI/R Performance Intercooler, armed with an arsenal of cooling technology, takes the place of the stock intercooler. Our engineers were able to squeeze in a larger core, increasing the overall volume by 89-percent over stock and bumping up the external fin surface area by 162-percent. On top of the larger core, our all-aluminum, TIG-welded intercooler features a more robust bar-and-plate construction for better heat dissipation characteristics. In addition, the cast aluminum end tanks are integrated with airflow diverters to ensure use of the full core. When combined, our innovations for the MK7 intercooling system yielded max power gains of 14 whp and 12 wtq on the stock tuning. In addition, our charged air cooler dropped intercooler outlet temperatures by 23 F over stock equipment. Our 2015+ Volkswagen MK7/MK8 Golf TSI/GTI/R Performance Intercooler also includes a pair of CNC-machined aluminum mounting brackets and the Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty for a precise and worry-free installation.

Features and benefits

• Max power gains of 14 whp and 12 wtq on stock tuning
• 89-percent increase in core volume
• 162-percent increase in external fin surface area

Product details

• Part type: Intercoolers
• Brand: Mishimoto
• TechSpec Core Type: Bar-and-Plate
• TechSpec Core Thickness (in): 2.2
• TechSpec Inlet (in): 2.1
• TechSpec Outlet (in): 2.1
• TechSpec Weight (lbs): 27
• TechSpec Includes: (1) Performance Intercooler--(2) CNC-Machined Aluminum Mounting Brackets--Mountning Hardware--Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty
• Install Difficulty: 4
• Core Length: 0
• Core Height: 0
• Core Color: Silver
• Core Construction: Bar-and-Plate
• Core Material: Aluminum
• Coupler Color: Black
• Coupler Material: Silicone
• Mishimoto part number: misMMINT-MK7-15

Fitment

• Vehicle: Audi S3, Audi TT RS, Volkswagen Golf R
• Years and trims on file: 2020 Audi S3 Premium; 2015-2020 Audi S3 Premium Plus; 2015-2019 Audi S3 Prestige; 2018-2021 Audi TT RS Quattro Base; 2023 Volkswagen Golf R 20th Anniversary Edition; 2022-2025 Volkswagen Golf R Base; 2025 Volkswagen Golf R Black Edition
• Application listing: Mishimoto 2015+ VW MK7 Golf TSI / GTI / R Performance Intercooler
• Check the vehicle, model years, engine and trim above against your car before ordering. Not sure? Ask us and we will check it against your VIN.

Emissions: off-road or motorsports use only

This part is not CARB legal and is sold for off-road or motorsports use only. It is not intended for use on vehicles driven on public roads. By ordering, the buyer accepts responsibility for checking and following federal, state and local emissions laws where the vehicle is used. Questions? Ask us before you order.

Shipping & returns

• Orders are processed within 1–3 business days; standard delivery is 3–7 business days within the United States.
• Mishimoto parts are supplied through our distributor. We confirm availability and lead time with you after you order.
• We currently ship within the U.S. only. See our Shipping Policy.
• 30-day returns on unused parts in original packaging — see our Return Policy.

Installation at Team ANBD

Team ANBD is a performance shop in Andover, New Jersey. We can align or corner-balance the car, and prep track cars. Book an appointment or ask us about installation and fitment before you order.