Nissens 961305 Intercooler - Right

Nissens Intercooler 961305 Overview

The Nissens 961305 intercooler is a specific-fit replacement built for charge-air cooling performance and OE-style fitment. It is engineered with an aluminum core, brazed cooling fins, and plastic tanks to support thermal resistance and stable operation in demanding underhood conditions.

Compatible with Audi Q7 and Audi Q8 applications on the right side, this intercooler is a direct-fit option for owners replacing a damaged or inefficient charge-air cooler. The Nissens 961305 is manufactured and tested to OE specifications for consistent installation and performance.

Key Features

• Specific-fit intercooler for select Audi applications
• Aluminum core with brazed cooling fins
• Plastic tank construction for high-temperature resistance
• Optimized internal flow with integrated turbulators in the tubes
• Built and tested to OE specifications
• Mounting hardware included
• Inlet outside diameter: 2.52 in.
• Outlet outside diameter: 1.85 in.
• Core dimensions: 11.57 in. height, 2.52 in. width, 10.16 in. length

Detailed Description

Nissens part number 961305 is an intercooler designed for right-side fitment on 2020-2025 Audi Q7 and 2019-2025 Audi Q8 models. Its aluminum core and brazed cooling-fin construction are selected to support efficient heat transfer, while the reinforced plastic tanks help manage high-temperature exposure. Nissens also validates these intercoolers through corrosion, vibration, pressure impulse, thermal expansion, and thermal performance testing to align with OE-level requirements.

This part cross-references Audi OE numbers 4M0145804AQ and 4M0145804BR for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Reduced charge-air cooling efficiency
• Heat-related loss of engine performance
• Damage from corrosion or vibration stress
• Leaks caused by cracked or weakened intercooler tanks
• Fitment issues from using the wrong right-side unit

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify right-side placement before installation and compare inlet and outlet diameters to the original unit. Confirm all mounting points, hose connections, and surrounding components are clean and undamaged before assembly. This Nissens intercooler 961305 is a specific-fit part, so matching the vehicle year, model, and position is essential for proper installation.

Quality Assurance

Nissens manufactures and tests this intercooler to OE specifications and subjects it to corrosion, vibration, pressure impulse, thermal expansion, and thermal performance testing. That validation supports consistent fitment and dependable cooling performance for Audi Q7 and Audi Q8 applications.