CSF High Performance Intercooler System - Audi / SQ7 / SQ8 (2020+)

The Audi SQ7 and SQ8 are two of the most popular performance SUVs in the world. While not as extreme as the RS Q8, the SQ7 and SQ8 are both incredibly capable vehicles. Audi understands that many enthusiasts and gear heads have families and require the space and versatility of an SUV, but dont want to give up the fun factor. While you may not get the supercar performance straight from the factory, tuning these family friendly SUVs has become increasingly popular.

Like all vehicles, tuning for more boost inevitably causes excessive heat which can damage your engine and hinder performance. The increased boost pressure also puts more strain on some components like the intercoolers. Both these issues can be resolved with the new CSF by PWR Twin Intercooler Set for the 2020+ Audi SQ7/SQ8.

CSF, along with its strategic manufacturing partner PWR, was the first company to introduce a high performance intercooler kit (CSF #8211/8211R) for the 4.0L engines in the Urus / RS Q8 / Cayenne Turbo in May of 2022. Theyve been a huge success and quickly had SQ7/SQ8 owners asking for a kit for their SUVs. With many examples pushing over 800hp, the coolers have proven to be an invaluable upgrade.

While the original kit designed for the Urus / RS Q8 / Cayenne Turbo was able to be installed on the SQ7/SQ8, there were some modifications necessary and not a true drop-in fit. Unitronic in Canada really brought the demand for an application specific set of intercoolers to our attention as they have a large customer base of SQ7s and SQ8s. Their tuning suite ups the SUVs power as high as 765bhp & 764 lb-ft.

The design of the intercoolers is based on the CSF #8211/8211R in which CSF teamed up with leading Southern California VAG specialists, Pacific German from Orange County, CA. They helped to design, develop, and test the new intercooler kit on their very own Lamborghini Urus.

Manufacturing of the USA-made CNC billet end tank intercoolers takes place at PWR North America in Indianapolis. This strategic partnership continues to flourish with this exciting new model for the SQ7/SQ8, allowing CSF to bring PWRs Formula 1 cooling technology to the performance aftermarket.

Design & Engineering

The SQ7/SQ8 Intercoolers have been meticulously designed and engineered to fit exactly like the OEM units they replace. Utilizing all factory mounting points, the installation is straightforward with a drop-in fit design. No cutting or modifications are required, and there is no need for aftermarket shrouds or hoses. All mating OEM components can be reused and reinstalled.

There are two available finishes for the intercoolers. A raw billet aluminum finish or Thermal Black Heat Dispersion Cerakote to further the cooling efficiency of these Intercoolers. The Thermal Black coating is able to dissipate heat about 15% faster than raw billet.

OEM VS CSF by PWR

CSF has integrated the charge pipe into the design of the top end tank with an aluminum welded pipe replacing the factory bolt-on plastic part which is sealed with an inner O-Ring. The OEM O-Rings may be a factory design flaw many owners have had to replace them on their stock systems. This failure causes boost leaks and triggers a check engine light which is quite surprising on such a new vehicle.

PWR Intercooler Core Technology

The same intercooler cores used in this application are the same style used in other CSF air-to-air systems developed for the Urus/RS Q8/Cayenne Turbo, Audi RS6/RS7, and Porsche 992 Turbo/S, with incredible results. These cores eliminate heat soak and lower Intake Air Temperatures (IATs) much more efficiently than traditional Bar & Plate designs. This gives us maximum performance for extended periods of time under demanding driving conditions and in vehicles with increased power levels through modifications and tuning.