{"product_id":"mk8-golf-r-fmic-kit","title":"VW GOLF MK8 GTI \/ GOLF R CENTRAL INTERCOOLER KIT","description":"\u003c!--Start tab labels--\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\" style=\"display: block;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHIGHLIGHTS\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Improve Cooling Efficiency by 84%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Lower IAT's\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• True Front Mount Design\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e• 100% Bolt-On \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstallation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• No Cutting or Drilling Required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003ePROFILE\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe ARM MK8 GTI FMIC gives your GTI or Golf R increased power and torque by reducing intake air temperatures\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it one of the best upgrades you can give your MK8.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ARM MK8 GTI FMIC positions the intercooler in front of your radiator stack, \u003cstrong\u003ethe most efficient position to cool your Gen 4 EA888\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is where the intercooler can utilize the ambient air where it is coolest, before it passes through your other radiators causing the temperatures to increase.   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" alt=\"MK8 FMIC\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0082\/6687\/4995\/files\/mk8rfmic-4_1024x1024.jpg?v=1745429336\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ARM MK8 FMIC uses an efficient \u003cstrong\u003ebar and plate core \u003c\/strong\u003emeasuring \u003cstrong\u003e27.8 x 9.5 x 2.5 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e.  Making the \u003cb\u003etotal intercooler volume 660 cubic inches\u003c\/b\u003e. With the OEM intercooler coming in at 550 cubic inches, the ARM MK8 FMIC is \u003cstrong\u003e20% larger  \u003c\/strong\u003ethan the OEM unit, positioned in the optimal location,\u003cstrong\u003e  \u003c\/strong\u003eand rated at a\u003cstrong\u003e 700HP efficiency\u003c\/strong\u003e.  Due to it's position in front of the radiator stack, the ARM MK8 FMIC is significantly more efficient than OEM location intercoolers, and therefore does not require as large of a core to produce similar results.  The ARM MK8 FMIC is the best pound for pound option for your MK8 GTI or Golf R!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eWHY YOUR MK8 NEEDS AN INTERCOOLER UPGRADE\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen you increase the power on your MK8 with a tune, you are raising the boost pressure by asking the turbocharger to spin faster. The faster the turbo spins, the higher the temperature your charge-air will become, as the turbines will generate more heat the faster they spin.  \u003cstrong\u003eWhen the ECU detects that the intake air temperature (IAT) becomes too high, it will reduce timing and limit the amount of power your engine can produce in order to avoid damage.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0082\/6687\/4995\/files\/mk8_1024x1024.png?v=1768511537\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAn intercooler upgrade is so essential for the MK8 platform, that \u003cstrong\u003emost tuners require an upgraded intercooler \u003c\/strong\u003efor flashing your MK8 with any tune above a basic Stage 1 map.  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSince we need an intercooler to make the power we want and keep our MK8 running efficiently, the best solution is to have an intercooler that is as small as possible while still keeping intake air temperatures (IAT) low.  This is exactly what the ARM MK8 FMIC Kit does.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eLOWER IAT's\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAt only\u003cstrong\u003e 660 cu. in.\u003c\/strong\u003e, the ARM MK8 GTI FMIC kept our project MK8 IAT's to a cool \u003cstrong\u003e21 degrees above ambient temperatures during 2nd - 4th gear pulls\u003c\/strong\u003e.  During the pulls the IAT's \u003cstrong\u003eonly rose 7 degrees\u003c\/strong\u003e from the bottom of 2nd to the top of 4th!  Compared to the OEM intercooler which rose to a blistering 114 degrees, 45 degree rise from start to finish.  Even with a slight disadvantage due to higher ambient temperatures,\u003cstrong\u003e ARM MK8 FMIC improved cooling efficiency by reducing the rise in IAT's by 84%!\u003c\/strong\u003e  These runs were performed on an MT MK8R with a Stage 2+ tune running 28psi.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0082\/6687\/4995\/files\/MK8FMIC_IAT_2_d1cd026c-0743-48d9-8d4c-bb30cb50c458_1024x1024.jpg?v=1767819894\" alt=\"MK8 FMIC\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eCONSTRUCTION\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ARM MK8 FMIC features a high-efficiency bar-and-plate intercooler core measuring \u003cstrong\u003e27.8 x 9.5 x 2.5 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e, resulting in a \u003cstrong\u003etotal core volume of 660 cubic inches\u003c\/strong\u003e. Compared to the OEM intercooler, which measures approximately 550 cubic inches, the ARM MK8 FMIC offers a \u003cstrong\u003e20% increase in core volume\u003c\/strong\u003e. Positioned in the optimal front-mount location, this increased capacity allows for improved heat rejection and consistent charge-air cooling, with efficiency supporting builds up to 700 horsepower.  To further optimize airflow and fitment, the intercooler \u003cstrong\u003eutilizes high-flowing cast aluminum end tanks with oval-shaped inlet and outlet ports cast directly into the end tanks\u003c\/strong\u003e. This oval design is engineered to maximize airflow while providing critical clearance between the intercooler piping and the vehicle’s frame, ensuring proper routing without compromising flow efficiency or fitment.  The oval middle sections of the ARM MK8 FMIC inlet and outlet tubing are designed to retain \u003cstrong\u003ethe same overall cross-sectional area \u003c\/strong\u003eas the 2.5\" round inlet and outlet of 4.9\". \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0082\/6687\/4995\/files\/mk8golfrfmic-01_1024x1024.jpg?v=1767634893\" alt=\"MK8 FMIC\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe ARM MK8 FMIC utilizes\u003cstrong\u003e 2.5\" intercooler piping\u003c\/strong\u003e at the inlet and outlet to connect directly to the factory charge pipes. This diameter is carefully selected to balance airflow capacity and charge air velocity, ensuring efficient boost response without introducing unnecessary volume that can slow turbo spool.  By retaining a 2.5\" connection size, the ARM MK8 FMIC maintains compatibility with OEM charge pipes and most aftermarket charge pipe upgrades, while supporting increased airflow demands from tuned and higher-boost setups.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0082\/6687\/4995\/files\/mk8golfrfmic_2_1024x1024.png?v=1767634893\" alt=\"MK8 FMIC\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe MK8 FMIC mounting brackets are designed to \u003cstrong\u003eincorporate a dedicated ambient temperature sensor bracket\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing the factory ambient air temperature sensor to be relocated and mounted correctly after FMIC installation.  This ensures the sensor remains positioned in a proper airflow location, \u003cstrong\u003eproviding accurate ambient temperature readings\u003c\/strong\u003e to the ECU and vehicle systems. Proper sensor placement helps maintain correct engine management behavior and ensures temperature-based calculations remain reliable after the intercooler upgrade.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0082\/6687\/4995\/files\/mk8rfmic-3_9ec641dd-0d8b-4504-8d25-78cfebb675e1_1024x1024.jpg?v=1767637246\" alt=\"MK8 FMIC\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1727\" data-start=\"1477\"\u003eIncluded in the ARM MK8 FMIC Kit are \u003cstrong\u003esilicone caps designed to block off the inlet and outlet of the OEM intercooler\u003c\/strong\u003e. These caps prevent dirt, debris, moisture, and foreign objects from entering the factory intercooler while it is not in use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eINSTALLATION\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe ARM MK8 GTI FMIC is one of the easiest intercooler upgrades to install for the MK8 GTI.\u003c\/strong\u003e  Like every intercooler upgrade for the MK8 platform, it does require the removal of your front bumper, but unlike stock-location intercooler upgrades it does not require any disassembling of the crash bar, radiator stack, or draining of the coolant.  The ARM MK8 FMIC comes with MK8-specific mounting brackets to secure the FMIC without the need to cut or drill brackets into the crash bar.  The full \u003cstrong\u003einstallation of the ARM MK8 FMIC only takes about 2-3 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e, even for the novice mechanic. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/armmotorsports.com\/products\/mk8-gti-golf-r-bi-cooler-upgrade\" title=\"MK8 FMIC BiCooler\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" alt=\"MK8 FMIC\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0082\/6687\/4995\/files\/mk8rfmic-1_e4139a9c-225e-43b0-a738-1d679efb70e0_1024x1024.jpg?v=1767637363\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eBI-COOLER UPGRADE\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIf you're running or plan on running an upgraded turbo on your MK8, you will want to opt for the \u003ca title=\"MK8 FMIC BiCooler\" href=\"https:\/\/armmotorsports.com\/products\/mk8-gti-golf-r-bi-cooler-upgrade\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eARM MK8 Bi-Cooler Hose Upgrade\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.  The ARM MK8 Bi-Cooler Hose Upgrade \u003cstrong\u003eallows you to utilize a stock location intercooler (OEM or upgraded) in conjunction with the ARM MK8 FMIC\u003c\/strong\u003e giving your MK8 improved cooling efficiency over the ARM MK8 FMIC alone.  This is only recommended if you already have a turbo upgrade or plan on installing one in the near future as it can cause a slight pressure drop on the OEM turbo.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0082\/6687\/4995\/files\/MK8_FMIC_BiCooler_1024x1024.png?v=1767727075\" alt=\"MK8 FMIC BiCooler\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eIN THE BOX\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e• 1x ARM MK8 FMIC \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• 1x MK8 FMIC Piping Driver Side\u003cbr\u003e• 1x MK8 FMIC Piping Passenger Side\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• 2x MK8 Mounting Brackets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• 2x FMIC to Piping Silicone Couplers\u003cbr\u003e• 2x FMIC to ARM Charge Pipe Silicone Couplers\u003cbr\u003e• 2x FMIC to OEM Charge Pipe Silicone Couplers\u003cbr\u003e• 10x Constant Tension T-Bolt Clamps\u003cbr\u003e• 2x FMIC to Bracket Bolts and Nuts\u003cbr\u003e• 2x Bracket to Frame Bolts and Nuts\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003e• 2x OEM Intercooler Block-Off Caps\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFITMENT GUIDE\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE: DOES NOT FIT VEHICLES WITH ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) MOUNTED IN THE LOWER BUMPER.  \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWILL FIT\u003c\/span\u003e VEHICLES WITH ACC MOUNTED INTO VW EMBLEM.  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"appTable\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"app_th make\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eMake\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"app_th model\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"app_th submodel\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSubmodel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"app_th engine\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eEngine\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"make\"\u003eVolkswagen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"model\"\u003eGolf VIII GTI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"submodel\"\u003eHatchback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"engine\"\u003e2.0T Gen4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"make\"\u003eVolkswagen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"model\"\u003eGolf VIII R\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"submodel\"\u003eHatchback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"engine\"\u003e2.0T Gen4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eARM MOTORSPORTS LIFETIME WARRANTY\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eEvery ARM Motorsports product is backed by a lifetime warranty which is automatically issued at the time of purchase. Your warranty protects you against any defects in craftsmanship or fitment. The warranty entitles you to a replacement unit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ARM Motorsports","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53219735961864,"sku":"MK8FMIC","price":3882.0,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/0596\/5064\/files\/mk8golfrfmic_5.png?v=1769770975","url":"https:\/\/armmotorsports.eu\/en\/products\/mk8-golf-r-fmic-kit","provider":"ARM Motorsports Europe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}