{"product_id":"mk7-fmic-kit","title":"MK7 GTI \/ GOLF R FMIC KIT","description":"\u003c!--Start tab labels--\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30 Day Money-Back Guarantee | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(2, 142, 16);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIN STOCK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!--Start tab content--\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\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0082\/6687\/4995\/files\/WarrantySeal.png?v=1592509980\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"88\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"ssl\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0082\/6687\/4995\/files\/Icon_FreeShipping.gif?v=1592509988\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"44\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003eGain up to 24whp\/26wtq\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• 74% Increase in \u003c\/span\u003eCooling Efficiency\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\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe ARM MK7 GTI FMIC gives your GTI up to 24whp and 26wtq by reducing intake air temperatures by 74%\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it one of the best upgrades you can do for your MK7 GTI.  The ARM MK7 FMIC is so efficient that it \u003cstrong\u003eoutperforms stock-location intercoolers that are almost twice it's size! \u003c\/strong\u003e\"How?\" you may ask.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .responsive-video {\n    position: relative;\n    padding-bottom: 56.25%; \/* 16:9 ratio — adjust if needed *\/\n    height: 0;\n    overflow: hidden;\n    max-width: 100%;\n    background: #000; \/* Optional: fallback background *\/\n  }\n\n  .responsive-video iframe {\n    position: absolute;\n    top: 0;\n    left: 0;\n    width: 100%;\n    height: 100%;\n    border: 0;\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"responsive-video\"\u003e\n  \u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/M8QuIJxv4to?si=MlRfD9vsPkPzzhYZ\" title=\"YouTube video player\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen\u003e\n  \u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ARM MK7 GTI FMIC positions the intercooler in front of your radiator stack, \u003cstrong\u003ethe most efficient position to cool your Gen 3 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 and temperatures increase.   \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0082\/6687\/4995\/files\/MK7_FMIC_INSTALLATION_1024x1024.jpg?v=1598207837\" alt=\"MK7 FMIC GTI INSTALLATION\" width=\"1024x1024\" height=\"1024x1024\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eBETTER, NOT JUST BIGGER\u003c\/h1\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\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContrary to popular belief, \u003cstrong\u003ebigger is not better\u003c\/strong\u003e, at least when it comes to intercoolers for the MQB platorm.  The purpose of an intercooler is to keep intake air temperatures cool, not to be huge.  The bigger an intercooler is, the more charge-air is required to fill it up, and therefore more of a potential for pressure drop, power loss and turbo lag.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eIn an ideal world, the best solution would be to not need an intercooler at all and have cool charge-air run straight from the turbo to the intake manifold.  However, the charge-air coming from the turbo isn't cool, in fact it's quite hot, and too much heat will decrease power on your MK7. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eWHY YOUR MK7 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 MK7 with a tune, you are increasing the boost pressure by asking the turbocharger to spin faster for a longer period of time. The faster and longer your turbo spins to build boost, the higher the temperature your charged-air will become.  \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;\"\u003eAn intercooler upgrade is so essential for the MQB platform, that \u003cstrong\u003emost tuners require an upgraded intercooler \u003c\/strong\u003efor flashing your MK7 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 MK7 running efficiently, \u003cstrong\u003ethe 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 MK7 FMIC Kit does.\u003c\/strong\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eOPTIONAL CHARGE PIPING\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0082\/6687\/4995\/files\/MK7GTIIntercoolerPipingUpgrade1_bbdc8e9b-3942-4d7d-85dc-994f437a232b.jpg?v=1764873653\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplete your FMIC with the ARM Upgraded Charge Piping Kit! This kit for the MQB platform \u003cstrong\u003eimproves airflow by completely replacing the restrictive 1.5\" factory plastic piping\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eto and from your intercooler with full 2.5\" T6061 aluminum piping\u003c\/strong\u003e coated in a durable wrinkle black finish. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\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 644 cu. in.\u003c\/strong\u003e, the ARM MK7 GTI FMIC kept our project MK7 GTI's IAT's to a cool \u003cstrong\u003e16 degrees above ambient temperatures during a 2nd - 5th gear pull\u003c\/strong\u003e, on an average 70 day.  Compared to the drastic 61 degree increase we recorded with the OEM intercooler on only a slightly warmer 79 degree day.  \u003cbr\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\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0082\/6687\/4995\/files\/ARM_MK7_FMIC_datalogs_vs_OEM_1024x1024.jpg?v=1598208315\" alt=\"ARM MK7 FMIC IAT\" width=\"1024x1024\" height=\"1024x1024\" style=\"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\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;\"\u003eThe heart of the ARM MK7 GTI FMIC is it's efficient \u003cstrong\u003ebar and plate intercooler core\u003c\/strong\u003e measuring \u003cstrong\u003e22 x 9 x 3.25 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e.  Making the \u003cb\u003etotal intercooler volume 644 cubic inches\u003c\/b\u003e.  With the OEM intercooler coming in at 493 cubic inches, the ARM MK7 FMIC is only 28% larger than the OEM unit but\u003cstrong\u003e rated at 700HP efficiency\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCombine the efficient positioning of the intercooler with our \u003c\/span\u003eultra-dense fin packs with a\u003cstrong\u003e fin-density of 20 fins per inch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and you have the ARM MK7 FMIC kit which \u003c\/span\u003eis \u003cstrong\u003erated to handle up to 700hp, \u003c\/strong\u003emaking it capable of supporting some of the most demanding builds. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\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 MK7 GTI FMIC is one of the easiest intercooler upgrades to install for the MK7 GTI.\u003c\/strong\u003e  Like every intercooler upgrade for the MK7 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 FMIC kit comes with MK7-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 MK7 FMIC only takes about 2-3 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e, even for the novice mechanic. \u003cbr\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 MQB, you will want to opt for the \u003ca title=\"MK7 Bi-Cooler Hose Upgrade\" href=\"https:\/\/www.armmotorsports.com\/collections\/mk7-gti-golf-r\/products\/mk7-bicooler-piping-upgrade\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eARM Bi-Cooler Hose Upgrade\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.  The ARM Bi-Cooler Hose Upgrade \u003cstrong\u003eallows you to utilize a stock location intercooler (OEM or upgraded) in conjunction with the ARM MK7 FMIC\u003c\/strong\u003e giving your MK7 improved cooling efficiency over the ARM MK7 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 IS20.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0082\/6687\/4995\/files\/mqbboltons-9_600x600.jpg?v=1696616390\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eCUSTOMER CARS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0082\/6687\/4995\/files\/Untitleddesign_66_1024x1024.png?v=1685028616\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\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• ARM MK7 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• MK7 FMIC Piping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• MK7 Mounting Brackets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Silicone Couplers and Clamps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003e• 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 VII GTI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"submodel\"\u003eHatchback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"engine\"\u003e2.0T Gen3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"make\"\u003eVolkswagen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"model\"\u003eGolf VII GTI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"submodel\"\u003eSportwagen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"engine\"\u003e1.8T Gen3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"make\"\u003eVolkswagen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"model\"\u003eGolf VII R\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"submodel\"\u003eHatchback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"engine\"\u003e2.0T Gen3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"make\"\u003eVolkswagen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"model\"\u003eGolf VII TSI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"submodel\"\u003eHatchback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"engine\"\u003e1.4L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"make\"\u003eVolkswagen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"model\"\u003eGolf VII Facelift\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"submodel\"\u003eHatchback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"engine\"\u003e2.0T Gen3\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.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"armmotorsports","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46185341845676,"sku":"MK7FMIC","price":547.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/4621\/3292\/files\/ARMMK7GTIFMIC_1.jpg?v=1777114237","url":"https:\/\/allthings-turbo.com\/products\/mk7-fmic-kit","provider":"All Things Turbo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}