When you decide to add
performance modifications to your Audi B8 S4/S5 it put more strain on
your engine which means more heat is created. Extra heat then puts
more strain onto your cooling system and in turn you begin to loss
power. AWE Tuning realized this is the main Achilles Heel of the
Audi S4/S5 drivetrain.
It's no secret that heat soak is the enemy. Particularly when dealing
with forced induction. During initial development testing of their
ColdFront™ Heat Exchanger and ColdFront™ Reservoir, AWE found that with
repeated full-throttle runs, the heat buildup in the heat exchanger
cooling system overwhelmed the thermal reserve capacity of the stock
coolant pump, driving Intake Air Temperature readings through the roof.
As IATs rise, power decreases, in our case, to the tune of -23 WHP
@ 6900 RPM after 8 consecutive full-throttle runs on the dyno. Much like
with the human body, when you want to supply more oxygen, you need to
move more blood. To move more blood you need a bigger heart, right? And
so, that's precisely what AWE has done with the addition of the optional
ColdFront Coolant Pump.
AWE's ColdFront™ Coolant Pump, manufactured by the cooling-system gurus
at Meziere, is a bolt-on replacement for the stock heat exchanger
coolant pump. It flows 100% better than the stock coolant pump. And
since it flows better, that means the system is more effective at
cooling itself, which means you will enjoy consistent horsepower.
Fact.
So they decided to come out with this AWE
Tuning Audi 3.0T ColdFront System. Completely designed and
manufactured in house at AWE Tuning, the ColdFront System is the
solution for consistent and reliable performance for modified vehicles
looking for maximum power and reliability.
Benefits
- The solution for reducing intake
air temperature
- Lowers Intake Air Temperatures (IATs)
by 15F
- Reduces coolant temperatures by a
maximum of 24F
- Maintains consistent power in
extreme conditions
- Perfect OEM fitment for easy
installation
- Only Heat Exchanger on the market
with a drain plug and bleed screw to ensure no air is trapped while
adding coolant
- Designed in house at AWE Tuning
- AWE Tuning ColdFront Protection
Screen also available
- Optional ColdFront Coolant Pump
Prevents -23HP LOSS from heat build up of multiple WOT runs.
Application Guide
Year |
Make |
Model |
Transmission |
Sub
Model |
Drivetrain |
Installation Guide |
2010-2013 |
Audi |
B8 |
Manual |
Sedan |
Quattro |
Click Here |
2010-2013 |
Audi |
B8 |
S-Tronic |
Sedan |
Quattro |
Click Here |
2010-2011 |
Audi |
B8 |
DSG |
Cabriolet |
Quattro |
Click Here |
2012-2013 |
Audi |
B8 |
S-Tronic |
Cabriolet |
Quattro |
Click Here |
2013 |
Audi |
B8 |
Manual |
Coupe |
Quattro |
Click Here |
2013 |
Audi |
B8 |
S-Tronic |
Coupe |
Quattro |
Click Here |
If you have any questions
about this AWE Tuning Cold Front System, give us a call at
(714) 582-3330
Why a heat exchanger?
Air that isn't cooled entering your
vehicle’s engine will rob power and performance. Modified vehicles, like
those flashed and/or equipped with a modified supercharger pulley like
the AWE Tuning Stage 2 Performance Pulley, are particularly susceptible
to higher intake air temperatures. Installing the AWE Tuning ColdFront
Heat Exchanger is proven to maintain consistent intake air temperatures
and power, even under the most demanding of conditions.
How it works
The AWE Tuning ColdFront Heat Exchanger
utilizes a larger frontal area, resulting in in cooler supercharger
coolant temperatures, leading to better air intake temperatures and
consistent, reliable power.
If you have any questions
about this AWE Tuning Cold Front Intercooler please give us a call at
(714) 582-3330
ColdFront Heat Exchanger
The AWE Tuning ColdFront Heat Exchanger
was developed to reduce high air intake temperatures found in
supercharged engines. Designed and conceptualized in house at AWE
Tuning, this should be a mandate for supercharged 3.0T engines looking
to keep things consistent and reliable.
The AWE Tuning ColdFront Heat Exchanger is a direct replacement for the
factory heat exchanger, fitting neatly behind the front bumper and grill
assemblies. This system was specifically designed by the Engineers at
AWE Tuning to include a drain plug and bleed screw, allowing the system
to be bled without the need for external tools. In other words, all the
benefits of a cooling upgrade with none of the fitment downsides.
ColdFront Reservoir
The AWE Tuning ColdFront Reservoir is CNC
Machined from 6061 Billet Aluminum and plumbed directly into the heat
exchanger coolant system to increase supercharger coolant capacity. The
increase in coolant capacity leads to lower coolant temperatures, in
turn supporting lower air intake temperatures. To further reduce coolant
temperatures, the AWE Tuning ColdFront Reservoir incorporates a true
flow through design which acts to reduce coolant temperature as it flows
through the unit. The AWE Tuning ColdFront Reservoir features an
anodized aluminum cap laser etched with the AWE Tuning logo, ensuring
that checking the coolant level is a breeze.
The AWE Tuning ColdFront Reservoir can be
used either in combination with the AWE Tuning ColdFront Heat Exchanger
to complete the ColdFront System, or can be used with the factory heat
exchanger.
If you have any questions
about this AWE Tuning Cold Front Intercooler please give us a call at
(714) 582-3330
ColdFront Protection Screen
The AWE Tuning ColdFront Protection
Screen is the solution for guarding the ColdFront Heat
Exchanger from road debris. The Protection Screen guards the full face
of the heat exchanger with durable stainless wire mesh and is surrounded
by a stainless steel frame, protecting it against any small objects that
may find their way past the vehicle’s grill. This keeps the heat
exchanger fins free of damage, allowing them to perform with maximum
efficiency.
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If you have any questions
about this AWE Tuning Cold Front Intercooler please give us a call at
(714) 582-3330
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If you have any questions
about this AWE Tuning Cold Front Intercooler System please give us a call at
(714) 582-3330
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