The CTS MK6 2.0T Direct Fit FMIC Kit is designed as a drop-in replacement for the OEM front-mounted intercooler (FMIC). That means you can install this kit without any trimming or modification of the bumper. The OEM FMIC is adequate for stock boost levels; however; once boost levels are increased by way of ECU upgrades/chipping the OEM FMIC struggles to keep the charged air temperatures in check. Higher charged air temperatures can result in boost cut and timing pull; both reducing the amount of power your vehicle produces. \n \nThe CTS direct fit FMIC uses a high-efficiency bar and plate intercooler core; which aids in reducing pressure drop. Reducing pressure drop means that your turbo will not have to work as hard to make a given level of boost. If your turbo makes 30psi of boost pressure in the turbocharger; and your intercooler has a 10psi pressure drop then the boost measured by your ECU would be (30psi - 10psi) = 20psi. With an efficient FMIC like the CTS direct fit FMIC; your turbo does not have to work as hard to reach desired boost levels. This is beneficial in two ways; the turbo life expectancy is increased due to more efficient operation; and boost leaving the turbocharger is cooler and denser resulting in more power to the ground. \n \nProduct Details: \n \n- Efficient bar and plate construction \n- Direct bolt-in installation \n- 4-ply silicone hoses and billet adapter to the turbo outlet pipe \n- High quality stainless steel clamps \n- Low-pressure drop \n- Maintains factory mounting points \n- No trimming of bumper or crash supports \n- Rated for power levels in excess of 600HP \n- Core dimensions: 23.00 Length x 2.00" Tall x 16.5" Height \n- Cast aluminum end tanks with mounting points that are CAST into the end tank; NOT welded like inferior intercoolers \n \nFitment: \n \n2010-2014 VW GTI 2.0T \n \n2010-2013 VW GLI 2.0T \n \n2009+ VW CC 2.0T \n \n