{"product_id":"vorsprung-autowerk-audi-3-0t-gen-2-crec-thermostat-housing","title":"Vorsprung Autowerk Audi 3.0T Gen 2 (CREC) Thermostat Housing","description":"\u003ch3\u003eVorsprung Autowerk Billet Aluminum Thermostat Upgrade (3.0T)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlastic has no place in your cooling system.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the factory, the Audi 3.0T is a masterpiece of engineering, except for one glaring flaw. Audi equipped this high-heat, high-performance engine with a cheap plastic thermostat housing. It’s not a matter of \u003ci\u003eif\u003c\/i\u003e it fails, but \u003ci\u003ewhen\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter thousands of heat cycles and constant exposure to corrosive antifreeze, that factory plastic turns brittle. It cracks. It warps. And eventually, it dumps your coolant, leading to overheating and potential catastrophic engine failure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Permanent Solution\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe don't believe in replacing a failed plastic part with another plastic part. The \u003cb\u003eVorsprung Autowerk Billet Thermostat\u003c\/b\u003e is the bulletproof fix your supercharged engine deserves. Precision-machined from 6061-T6 aluminum, this unit is engineered to outlast the car itself. It eliminates the weak link in your cooling loop, giving you the reliability you need for daily driving and the durability you need for the track.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEngineered, Not Just Machined\u003c\/b\u003e We didn’t just make it metal; we made it smarter.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReady to Drop In\u003c\/b\u003e Stop worrying about your temp gauge. This unit comes pre-assembled with an OE thermostat. Also available as a standalone housing unit!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e 6061-T6 Billet Aluminum (Zero warping, zero cracking).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e Anodized for superior corrosion resistance and engine bay aesthetics (for when you're snapping pictures for the gram while under the supercharger)\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKit Includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBillet Housing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRein Thermostat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOE Gaskets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll Hardware\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew Bolts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBillet Only Housing Includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll of the above except the thermostat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-fitment-section\" style=\"margin: 20px 0; font-family: inherit;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis thermostat housing fits the Audi 3.0T Gen 2 Supercharged TFSI platform (CREC engine code), covering the vehicles below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; text-align: left; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMake\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eYears\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eEngine\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAudi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eA6 (FWD \u0026amp; Quattro)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2016-2018\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e3.0T V6 CREC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAudi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eA7 Quattro\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2016-2018\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e3.0T V6 CREC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAudi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eA8 Quattro\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2015-2018\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e3.0T V6 CREC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAudi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eQ7 Quattro\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2016-2018\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e3.0T V6 CREC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 10px; font-size: 0.85rem; color: #555;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Replaces OEM part numbers 06E121111AL, 06E121111AD, 06E121111S, and 06E121111T. Confirm your engine code is CREC before ordering - the Gen 1 (non-CREC) 3.0T uses a different housing. Not sure? Email us at help@vorsprungautowerk.com.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eRegulatory Notice: Not for sale or use in the state of California on any pollution-controlled vehicle as per the California Air Resources Board.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThermostat Housing FAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does the factory plastic housing fail?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter thousands of heat cycles and constant exposure to corrosive antifreeze, the factory plastic turns brittle, cracks, and warps - eventually dumping coolant and risking overheating or catastrophic engine failure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I get the full kit or the billet-only housing?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe full kit includes a Rein thermostat, OE gaskets, all hardware, and new bolts. The billet-only housing includes everything except the thermostat, for owners who already have a good thermostat or want to source their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a direct bolt-on?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, it comes pre-assembled and installs in place of the factory plastic housing with no modification required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill this fit my Audi?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis housing fits the Gen 2 (CREC) 3.0T supercharged platform - check the Vehicle Fitment table above. 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