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OEM Radiator inferior.....?

VWTURBOFAM

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So, i was looking at intercooler options, and checked the Wagner Tuning Intercooler site and this is what it says about the VW/Audi OEM radiators:

"Wagner tunning has found out that the VAG vehicles built in 2015 and up may have another inferior water radiator installed (5Q0121251-ET). It is a much thinner unit with a less dense core and different mounts that do not suit this intercooler. For correct fit and optimum performance they recommend the water radiator (5Q0121251-EP) from Valeo be installed."

Anyone else heard this about the OEM radiators?
 

MSchott

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Location
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Apparently not large enough to provide the extra coolant needed by the aftermarket intercooler. Fine for unmodded cars.

Or else they want you to buy their radiator with their intercooler.
 
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