{"product_id":"the-charge-cooler","title":"The Charge Cooler | Front-Mount Aluminium Intercooler for VW, Seat and Skoda 1.9 TDI","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-narrative\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeat is the tax an engine pays for boost. An intercooler is how you get the refund.\u003c\/strong\u003e Compressed air arrives at the intake hot, and hot air is thin air: less oxygen per litre, less fuel that can be burned cleanly, and less power than the turbocharger was supposed to make. The Charge Cooler exists to take that heat back out, and it does it with a full aluminium bar-and-plate core rather than the thin tube-and-fin unit that leaves the factory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe core measures 382 x 377 x 60 mm, which is 60 mm of thickness dedicated to heat exchange, and the overall unit spans 532 x 377 x 87 mm. Inlet and outlet are both 62 mm, so the charge pipework on a 1.9 TDI bolts up without a jigsaw of adapters. Front mounting puts the core directly into the airflow ahead of the radiator, where it sees cold ambient air instead of engine bay heat, and that position is why repeated pulls stop feeling different from the first one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFitment is documented rather than implied: VW Polo 1.8 GTI Turbo and 1.9 TDI diesel, Seat Ibiza IV 1.9 TDI 130PD and Ibiza IV 1.8 Turbo, Skoda Fabia VRS diesel, and the Fabia 6Y VRS 1.9 TDI PD130. It arrives brand new, one unit per box, with a two-year warranty. For a diesel already mapped or about to be, this is the hardware that keeps intake temperatures in the range where a tune stays reliable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCold air is not a luxury. It is the cheapest horsepower you will ever buy.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin:24px 0;border:0;border-top:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-features\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:none;padding:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e✦ Full aluminium bar-and-plate core, not a thin tube-and-fin compromise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e✦ 60 mm core thickness dedicated to heat exchange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e✦ 62 mm inlet and outlet to match 1.9 TDI charge pipework directly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e✦ Front-mount placement that feeds the core cold ambient air\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e✦ Documented fitment for VW Polo, Seat Ibiza IV and Skoda Fabia variants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e✦ Stable intake temperatures across repeated pulls rather than the first one only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e✦ Supplied as one brand-new unit per box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e✦ Two-year manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e✦ A direct supporting upgrade for mapped 1.9 TDI and 1.8T engines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:none;padding:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aluminium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCore size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 382 x 377 x 60 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 532 x 377 x 87 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInlet and outlet:\u003c\/strong\u003e 62 \/ 62 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCore thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Front mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFuel type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diesel and petrol applications as listed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFitment:\u003c\/strong\u003e VW Polo 1.8 GTI Turbo, VW Polo 1.9 TDI diesel, Seat Ibiza IV 1.9 TDI 130PD, Seat Ibiza IV 1.8 Turbo, Skoda Fabia VRS Diesel, Seat Sport style Skoda Fabia 6Y VRS 1.9 TDI PD130\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% brand new\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x intercooler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mainland China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-applications\" style=\"margin-top:24px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere It Belongs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a workshop and enthusiast part, and it belongs in either context. On a mapped 1.9 TDI that has started pulling timing on the third hard run, it is the fix: the core sits in the front airflow and keeps intake temperatures repeatable instead of climbing. On a 1.8T Polo or Ibiza being built up for fast road use, it is the supporting hardware that lets the boost you already paid for stay honest. It also suits a diesel being prepared for towing, where sustained load rather than peak power is what punishes intake temperatures. Fitment is model-specific, so confirm your engine code against the documented list before ordering, and note that a front-mount install usually means trimming or replacing factory charge piping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-promise\" style=\"margin-top:30px;padding:18px 20px;border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top:0;\"\u003eThe EastSupplier Promise\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e✦ Vetted supply. Every unit is inspected at our consolidation warehouse before it ships.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e✦ Tracked delivery. You receive a live tracking number, not a vague estimate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0;\"\u003e✦ Human support. A real person answers within one business day, before and after the sale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-faq\" style=\"margin-top:30px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will this fit my car without modification?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: It fits the documented applications: VW Polo 1.8 GTI Turbo and 1.9 TDI, Seat Ibiza IV 1.9 TDI 130PD and 1.8 Turbo, and Skoda Fabia VRS and 6Y VRS 1.9 TDI PD130. Front-mount intercoolers generally require trimming or replacement charge piping, so treat it as a planned install rather than a bolt-on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Why does core thickness matter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Thicker cores give the charge air more time and surface area to shed heat. This one is 60 mm, which is the depth where a road car gets a real temperature drop without choking flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What are the inlet and outlet sizes?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Both are 62 mm, which matches 1.9 TDI charge pipework without a stack of adapters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is it bar-and-plate or tube-and-fin?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Bar-and-plate aluminium. That construction resists heat soak and internal pressure better than a thin tube-and-fin core.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will it work with a tuned ECU?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Yes. It is exactly the supporting hardware a mapped 1.9 TDI or 1.8T needs to keep intake temperatures stable and avoid pulling timing on repeated pulls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is included in the box?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: One brand-new intercooler. Pipework, clamps and brackets are not included unless your install reuses factory parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What warranty comes with it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Two years against manufacturing defects. Physical damage from installation or road debris is not covered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-gallery\" style=\"margin-top:30px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6412\/1244\/files\/S96421cf997a745a7a527a46fa9cfb8c7t.webp?v=1755044797\" alt=\"product image\" style=\"display:block;margin:0 auto 18px auto;width:100%;max-width:620px;height:auto;border-radius:6px;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6412\/1244\/files\/Se403290a09f6472ea5703f8e5e715dbbo.webp?v=1755044797\" alt=\"product image\" style=\"display:block;margin:0 auto 18px auto;width:100%;max-width:620px;height:auto;border-radius:6px;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6412\/1244\/files\/S53aae6939ce24ca3a068b3a711726826t.webp?v=1755044797\" alt=\"product image\" style=\"display:block;margin:0 auto 18px auto;width:100%;max-width:620px;height:auto;border-radius:6px;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6412\/1244\/files\/Sae247211c13d45b0afef5057250f420bG.webp?v=1755044797\" alt=\"product image\" style=\"display:block;margin:0 auto 18px auto;width:100%;max-width:620px;height:auto;border-radius:6px;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"Product\",\n  \"name\": \"The Charge Cooler | Front-Mount Aluminium Intercooler for VW, Seat and Skoda 1.9 TDI\",\n  \"description\": \"Full aluminium front-mount intercooler with a 382 x 377 x 60 mm bar-and-plate core and 62 mm inlet and outlet, for VW Polo, Seat Ibiza and Skoda Fabia 1.8T and 1.9 TDI.\",\n  \"sku\": \"1005002609415978-CHINA\",\n  \"brand\": {\"@type\": \"Brand\", \"name\": \"GPIRACING\"},\n  \"category\": \"Automotive Cooling\",\n  \"image\": [\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6412\/1244\/files\/S96421cf997a745a7a527a46fa9cfb8c7t.webp?v=1755044797\"],\n  \"url\": \"https:\/\/eastsupplier.com\/products\/the-charge-cooler\",\n  \"offers\": {\n    \"@type\": \"AggregateOffer\",\n    \"priceCurrency\": \"USD\",\n    \"lowPrice\": \"224.20\",\n    \"highPrice\": \"267.22\",\n    \"offerCount\": \"3\",\n    \"availability\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/InStock\",\n    \"priceValidUntil\": \"2027-09-25\",\n    \"url\": \"https:\/\/eastsupplier.com\/products\/the-charge-cooler\",\n    \"seller\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"EastSupplier\", \"url\": \"https:\/\/eastsupplier.com\"}\n  },\n  \"aggregateRating\": {\n    \"@type\": \"AggregateRating\",\n    \"ratingValue\": \"4.8\",\n    \"bestRating\": \"5\",\n    \"worstRating\": \"1\",\n    \"reviewCount\": \"4\"\n  }\n}\n\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"East Supplier Platform","offers":[{"title":"CHINA","offer_id":47232132677855,"sku":"1005002609415978-CHINA","price":267.22,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"United States","offer_id":47232132710623,"sku":"1005002609415978-United States","price":224.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Australia","offer_id":47232132743391,"sku":"1005002609415978-Australia","price":224.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6412\/1244\/files\/S96421cf997a745a7a527a46fa9cfb8c7t.webp?v=1755044797","url":"https:\/\/eastsupplier.com\/it-es\/products\/the-charge-cooler","provider":"EastSupplier Platform","version":"1.0","type":"link"}