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$1,100 - $1,200
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$1155.00 · via Import Image Racing · checked 4/20/2026, 5:26:27 PM
From the community perspective, the COBB Top Mount Intercooler is a very balanced cooling upgrade for the VB because it meaningfully increases airflow and cooling capacity without giving up the response and packaging advantages of the stock top-mount layout. This is the kind of part people recommend when they want real supporting performance and consistency, but are not trying to turn the car into a front-mount-only build.
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COBB and current retailer coverage both emphasize that this top mount intercooler can increase airflow and reduce charge-air temperatures without adding the lag tradeoffs of a front-mounted layout.
Source: Manufacturer
View sourceFrom the community perspective, a top mount intercooler is one of the smarter supporting mods to do before or alongside tuning if the goal is repeatable performance rather than just a one-pull number.
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