CTS Turbo air-to-water heat exchanger for the 3.0 TFSI supercharged engine
Replace the small factory cooler and reduce system heat soak in a modified V6 3.0 TFSI engine. The upgraded AWIC heat exchanger helps maintain low intake-air temperatures in Audi S4, S5, Q5 and SQ5 vehicles.
It is particularly recommended for vehicles with a stage 2 or higher tune. Intake-air temperature is reduced by 10–12 °F.
Features:
- Efficient and lightweight design
- Triple-pass core; no additional coolant pump is required
- Developed using modern 3D scanning technology
- Direct replacement for the restrictive factory part
- Reduces intake-air temperature
- Reduces coolant temperature
- Helps maintain consistent power in extreme conditions
- Drain plug and bleed port prevent trapped air when filling the coolant
- Easy installation and precise fitment
The kit includes:
- Heat exchanger, 24″ × 17″ × 2.5″
- Brackets and mounting hardware
- Coolant hose
- Hose fittings
- Hose clamps
Important:
- Some 2010–2012 Audi S4 B8 vehicles equipped with Audi Drive Select (ADS) require an additional oil cooler for ADS.
- The ADS cooler is visible through the front grille. It is typically fitted to early 2010–2012 S4 B8 vehicles with dynamic steering and dynamic suspension.
- On 2013 and newer B8.5 vehicles, the hose with the upper-right angled 90° fitting connects to the lower factory cooler hose. The hose with the lower-right straight fitting connects to the upper factory cooler hose. Mark the hose positions before removing the original cooler.
Weight: 18.14 kg
Suitable for: Audi Q5 I (8R), Audi S4 V (B8) / VI (B8/5), Audi S5 I (8T).
Compatible vehicles (manufacturer data)
| Vehicle | Chassis | Years | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audi S4 | — | 2010–2016 | — |
| Audi S5 | — | 2008–2017 | — |
| Audi SQ5 | — | 2014–2017 | — |
Before ordering, check that the product matches your vehicle (model, year and engine). If in doubt, write to us — we will check for you.

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