{"product_id":"cap-heat-exchanger-upgrade-for-audi-b8-b8-5-s4-s5-a6-a7-q5-sq5-s6-s7-ea837-3-0t","title":"CAP Heat Exchanger Upgrade for Audi B8\/B8.5 S4\/S5\/A6\/A7\/Q5\/SQ5\/S6\/S7 EA837 3.0T","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note, this is a pre-order item. The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eETA for these heat exchangers is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eapproximately\u003cspan\u003e June\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e 3, 2026.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll pre-order sales are final and cannot be canceled.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-pm-slice=\"0 0 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe best Heat Exchanger for the Audi Supercharged 3.0T V6\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCheck all images for a size comparison on the CAP Heat Exchanger - the best heat exchanger for Audi 3.0T engine on the market. The size difference is very significant compared to OEM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Maximize size, minimize heat soak - to maximize performance and HP output.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCAP HX Core Size: 24\" x 17\" x 3\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMust-Do Intercooler Upgrade for Stage 1 \u0026amp; Stage 2 Audi 3.0T V6 (a.k.a. 3.0 TFSI)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Canadian Auto Performance Heat Exchanger upgrade kit for the Audi B8\/B8.5 S4\/S5 and C7\/C7.5 A6\/A7 is the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eintercooler upgrade\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eyour vehicle deserves and needs to properly cool down. Engineered and designed to maximize the space available on the front of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esupercharged 3.0T, this heat exchanger upgrade significantly reduces intake air temperatures which is vital in maintaining performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough stock Audi's with the 3.0T supercharged V6 have sufficient cooling with the stock intercooler\/heat exchanger, once upgraded to Stage 1 or Stage 2 and beyond, a heat exchanger and an effective cooling system are a must to maintain performance and reliability for Audi owners.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour Ultimate Weapon Against Heat Soak: Reach Peak Performance on Your Audi 3.0T\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnown for being able to double power output\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (from stock applications of 333HP to modified applications of over 670HP), the Audi 3.0T supercharged V6 engine is truly a masterpiece. Its Achilles' heel is undoubtedly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e heat soak caused by high intake air temperatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Cars without a high-volume capacity heat exchanger on Stage 2 upgraded pulley setups quickly become slower than even stock cars without any modifications due to this problem. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUpgrading your stock heat exchanger to the CAP all-aluminum heat exchanger will prevent the heat soak that kills performance from repeated pulls and even improves reliability, ensuring consistent flow. The oversized core is over 2.5x larger than the stock heat exchanger and maintains an efficient, consistent flow and lightweight design, better than other heat exchangers available on the market.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: \u003cem\u003eHeat Exchanger comes with aluminum brackets. Please note one of the brackets may need to be modified for the Q5\/SQ5 and the 4.0T usage on the Audi S6\/S7. Due to the sheer size of this heat exchanger, from what we know it is the largest on the market, some modifications are required on certain models. The pictured unit is for display purposes. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you choose to purchase the Fit Kit with, then the heat exchanger will come with a high-temperature hose and fittings needed for install.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is the function of a heat exchanger in an Audi A6 3.0T?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA heat exchanger in an Audi A6 3.0T helps regulate the engine temperature by transferring heat produced during combustion to the coolant. This process ensures the engine operates within a safe temperature range, optimizing performance and preventing overheating issues.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe Benefits of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCAP Heat Exchanger Upgrade Kit for the 3.0T V6 Supercharged Audis\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are numerous \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/norenthermal.com\/blog\/2018\/01\/why-it-makes-sense-to-upgrade-to-heat-exchangers\/?lang=en\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebenefits to upgrading your heat exchanger\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in place of an OEM version. Here are 14 reasons to treat your 3.0T Audi to this upgrade: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoiding heat soak \u0026amp; Increasing Horsepower\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSignificantly lower intake air temperatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSignificantly less pressure drop over OEM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow turbulence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnti-Corrosion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThermal heat dissipating characteristics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtensive quality control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade to purge all air when installed correctly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePressure tested after assembly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-density fin core\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLightweight construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTriple pass core\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrain plug to limit air from being trapped in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncreases reliability of stock supercharger intercoolers \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Requirements for CAP Heat Exchanger Upgrade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStage 1+ tunes or higher benefit most from this upgrade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePair with CAP’s 3.0T Intercooler for 30% lower intake air temperatures (IATs).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo coding required – just pure plug-and-play engineering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUpgrade Performance Further with These CAP Performance Parts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTurn your 3.0T into a heat-soak-slaying monster with these \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eproven combos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCAP 3.0T Intercooler\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Reduce IATs by 50°F+ under boost – the perfect partner for your heat exchanger.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCAP Crank Pulley Kit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Unlock instant throttle response with our 191mm pulley – dyno-tested for +80 WHP.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCAP Test Pipes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ditch restrictive cats – pair with our heat exchanger for 25% lower EGTs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCAP Velocity Stack Intake\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupercharger whine meets cold air – 18% airflow increase guaranteed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaintenance Tips for the CAP Heat Exchanger\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Keep your Audi’s temps Arctic-cool with these pro tips:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVisual Inspections\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCheck for debris blockage every 5k miles – our high-density fin design resists clogging, but track rats should stay vigilant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoolant Health\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Flush coolant annually with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eG13\/G40\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and use our drain plug to eliminate air pockets. Fun Fact\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e CAP’s triple-pass core circulates coolant 40% faster than stock.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Prep\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e In sub-zero climates, add 60\/40 coolant\/water mix to prevent freezing – our 304 aluminum construction laughs at corrosion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-7b438728-7fff-d532-03e5-e7e3775a2027\"\u003ePressure Checks: \u003c\/b\u003eSpot a leak? Our lifetime warranty covers manufacturing defects – no questions asked (if you are the original owner).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Canadian Auto Performance","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ Yes - Include Fit Kit","offer_id":52110601158958,"sku":"CAP-HX-002","price":599.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver \/ Yes - Include Fit Kit","offer_id":52110601191726,"sku":"CAP-HX-001","price":599.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0878\/1719\/1726\/files\/Screenshot2026-05-29121152.png?v=1780071426","url":"https:\/\/shopicwp.com\/products\/cap-heat-exchanger-upgrade-for-audi-b8-b8-5-s4-s5-a6-a7-q5-sq5-s6-s7-ea837-3-0t","provider":"Inner Circle Wheels and Performance","version":"1.0","type":"link"}