Which Boost Cooler system fits my vehicle?
| Scope of delivery |
Stage 1 Starter Kit |
Stage 2 Low Boost |
Stage 2.5 PowerMax |
Stage 3 DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Pressure Diaphragm Pump, 300 PSI | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 2 Nozzles | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Upgradable | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 3l Tank | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Low level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Variable Injection | x | Boost press | Boost press | ✓ |
| 2-D Injection | x | x | x | Boost press + FRP |
| Dual Stage Technology | x | x | Upgradable | ✓ |
| Cockpit display | x | x | ✓ | ✓ |
| 52 mm DIN cockpit display | x | x | ✓ | x |
| ProLine stainless steel braided line available | x | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Water Injection for the VW Golf VII R 4Motion
(EA888 Gen3, 206 kW / 280 hp)
The EA888 Gen3 in the Golf VII R is among the most-tuned turbo four-cylinders in the world. Stage 1 software tunes deliver 340 hp out of the box, hardware-supported builds push to 400+ hp. Exactly in that RPM and load envelope the engine hits its thermal ceiling: high intake air temperatures trigger knock-control retard, the ECU pulls timing — and the theoretical headroom never reaches the wheels. Water injection is the established lever to unlock that headroom.
Recommended configuration for the Golf R: We recommend the Stage 3 DI variant. The EA888 Gen3 is a pure direct-injection engine; the DI-specific Boost Cooler controller with fuel-rail pressure mapping and Hyper-Sonic nozzle setup is the right path. Stage 2.5 Power-Max suits moderate stages up to ~350 hp. Stage 1 is enough for OEM software without hardware mods.
Effect in numbers: −40 to −60 °C intake air temperature under full load, +10 to +25 % power gain depending on stage, reduced knock-control retard in the 4,000–6,500 RPM band, higher thermal reserve under sustained autobahn loads and track use.
Boost Cooler Water Injection
– made for your vehicle
Performance water-methanol injection with the classic Snow Performance Boost Cooler systems. Reduces intake air temperature by up to −60 °C, enables +10 to +25 % more power without thermal engine stress. Direct from the manufacturer — European Headquarters for Snow Performance.
Direct manufacturer support
from Hamburg
S-Performance GmbH is the European Headquarters for Snow Performance. English-speaking support available, pre-sales technical advice, warranty, shipping to over 220 countries.
Got questions about your vehicle or one of the systems? Get in touch with our support team: contact form.
Boost Cooler vs. Boost Cooler ProLine
Standard Boost Cooler kits ship with red pressure hoses and push-on fittings. The ProLine variant uses stainless steel braided lines and AN fittings - motorsport-grade pressure resistance, higher heat tolerance.
