529 Innovations EA888 (4-cylinder) Oil Cooler - Variant 3

529 Innovations teamed up with iABED Industries and CSF to make their Oil Cooler Kits for use on A3/S3, TT/TT-S, Golf/GTI, and Jetta with the EA888.3 & EA888.4 turbocharged 4-cylinder engines. These kits have been track tested and proven to lower both Engine and Oil temperatures.

This kit provides a fully divorced, thermostatically controlled oil cooling system so that both engine and oil temps can be regulated independently.

Product Details

Design & Engineering

529 Innovations has spent many hours on track learning the shortcomings of these Audi and VW platforms and where improvements can be made. Engine oil temperatures become a continual issue in many track sessions and they decided to engineer a solution.

By-Pass/Feed Plate

The first step was to partner with iABED Industries to develop an oil cooler feed plate that would separate/divorce the engine coolant system from the oil system. The result is their billet aluminum oil cooler bypass plate with a built-in thermostat that uses -10AN lines to create a separate oil cooler loop.

The By-Pass Plate bolts into the factory location for the OE Oil Cooler separating the engine coolant system from the oil cooler system. This means lower engine coolant temps as well as allowing for a larger and more efficient oil cooler.

529 Innovations by CSF Oil Cooler

Their Variant 3 system uses a large oil cooler based on the CSF #8132 DSG Cooler / High-Performance Auxiliary Radiator. The oil cooler made specifically for 529 Innovations is a dual pass design that bolts into the factory location. This version is recommended for DSG equipped vehicles, vehicles running aftermarket/higher HP tunes or Manual transmission cars using OEM lower auxiliary radiator brackets.

For cars not equipped with lower radiators, brackets and ducting will be needed. Please see the fitment notes for more information.

Track Testing

529 Innovations customer Kyle (@Blackcat.Racing) gave track testing data and feedback on the oil cooler kit. Below are the test parameters, parts list, and relevant test data:

• Vehicle:
• 2017 Golf R with EQT Ethanol Tune
• Relevant Modifications:
• iABED gen 2 oil cooler plate
• 529Innovations prototype oil cooler system
• CSF main and aux radiators (manual transmission car)
• CJM INDUSTRIES hood vent and radiator ducting
• Test Conditions - Road ATL:
• Test 1 mid 90°F (32°c) (no oil cooler) - 8 laps
• Test 2 mid 82°F (27°c) (oil cooler) - 12 laps

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⚠ Fitment Notes

For cars not equipped with lower radiators, brackets and ducting will be needed. Please see the information at the bottom of this page for part numbers.

Trimming of the ducting/fog light area behind the bumper may be required for proper ducting and air flow.

Please see the product listing on 529 Innovations Website for full details:

529 Innovations EA888 Oil Cooler Kits

Features

• 529Innovations Custom CSF 2 Pass Oil Cooler (62 SqIn Core)
• iABED Industries Oil cooler bypass plate with built in thermostat
• All necessary mounting hardware & gaskets - For cars not equipped with lower radiators, brackets and ducting will be needed (See Fitment Notes)
• Billet waterpump union w/orings
• Oil cooler mounting bracket (sits in lower grill area on the left side with right side brackets available upon request)
• Optional hose kits (Fully assembled hose kit)

Applications

Year Range	Make	Chassis Code	Model	Trim	Engine / Trans / Etc	Notes
2015-2020	Audi	8V	A3 Quattro	-	Turbocharged 2.0L L4	See Fitment Notes
2015-2020	Audi	8V	S3	-	Turbocharged 2.0L L4	See Fitment Notes
2022-2025	Audi	8Y	S3	-	Turbocharged 2.0L L4	See Fitment Notes
2016-2022	Audi	Mk3	TT Quattro	-	Turbocharged 2.0L L4	See Fitment Notes
2016-2022	Audi	Mk3	TTS Quattro	-	Turbocharged 2.0L L4	See Fitment Notes
2015-2021	Volkswagen	Mk7	GTI	-	Turbocharged 2.0L L4	See Fitment Notes
2022-2025	Volkswagen	Mk8	GTI	-	Turbocharged 2.0L L4	See Fitment Notes
2015-2019	Volkswagen	Mk7	Golf R	-	Turbocharged 2.0L L4	See Fitment Notes
2022-2025	Volkswagen	MK8	Golf R	-	Turbocharged 2.0L L4	See Fitment Notes
2013-2018	Volkswagen	-	Jetta	GLI	Turbocharged 2.0L L4	See Fitment Notes

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⚠ Fitment Notes

For cars not equipped with lower radiators, brackets and ducting will be needed. Please see the information at the bottom of this page for part numbers.

Trimming of the ducting/fog light area behind the bumper may be required for proper ducting and air flow.

Please see the product listing on 529 Innovations Website for full details:

529 Innovations EA888 Oil Cooler Kits

OEM Part Numbers

Warranty

Cooling Systems and Flexibles, Inc. (CSF) warrants CSF’s High-Performance Cooling Systems, under normal use and service, to the original purchaser of the vehicle in which the product was originally installed. For more information and details please visit our Warranty Page

SKU# 529I-EA888-V3-8340 Warranty Term: CSF does not set Warranty Policies for Private Label or Exclusive Parts. Please see the vendor's website for warranty information if not included in the description or features.