APR's air-to-water intercooler system replaces the undersized factory charge air cooler on the 2.9T EA839 with a 5,500cm3 unit, 194% larger than the 1,870cm3 original. The factory cooler heat soaks quickly and forces the ECU to pull timing and power through a quarter mile pass or a lap of a circuit; the APR core holds intake air temperature down and keeps output consistent instead. A proprietary aluminum cooling core sits between CFD optimized cast aluminum end tanks, CNC machined and TIG welded, and flows more than stock at every measured pressure differential. Application specific ez-flow charge air hoses, coolant hoses and CNC bent, laser cut brackets are included, and the system bolts on without tuning and does not negatively impact emissions.
Specifications
| Type | Air-to-Water Intercooler System (charge air cooler) |
| Material | Proprietary aluminum cooling core with CFD optimized cast aluminum end tanks |
| Construction | CNC machined and TIG welded |
| Engine | 2.9T EA839 |
| Core Volume | 5,500cm3 versus the 1,870cm3 factory unit (194% larger) |
| Includes | Application specific ez-flow charge air hoses, application specific coolant hoses, CNC bent and laser cut brackets, instructions |
| Tuning Required | No |
| Emissions | No negative impact |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Part Number | IC100028 |
Documents: Installation Instructions (PDF)
This part fits:
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-2019,2021-2024 | Audi | RS5 | Base |
| 2019,2021-2025 | Audi | RS5 Sportback | Base |
Shipping
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- Standard, expedited, and overnight options at checkout.
- Oversized items ship by freight and take longer.
- Backordered items ship as soon as stock lands — contact us for lead times.
- International orders: prices do not include VAT, duties, or import fees. Your country charges these at import and they are the buyer’s responsibility.
Returns
- 30-day returns on new, uninstalled items in original packaging with all hardware.
- Standard returns: 8% restocking fee, buyer pays return shipping. Both waived if the item is defective or we made the error.
- Installed or used parts can’t be returned — confirm fitment before you install.
- Special orders and custom items are final sale.
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Full details: Shipping Policy · Refund Policy
