CSF High-Performance Bar & Plate Intercooler Core 22x12x4.5

The CSF High-Performance Bar & Plate Intercooler Core 22x12x4.5 represents a pinnacle of engineering excellence within the automotive cooling industry. Designed for high-output applications, this intercooler core is trusted by leading tuning and performance companies worldwide for its superior durability and efficiency. With dimensions of 22" x 12" x 4.5", this horizontal flow core is engineered to support up to 1000 WHP, making it an ideal choice for custom high-performance intercooler builds that demand uncompromising quality and reliability.

Each unit undergoes rigorous pressure testing at 120psi to ensure maximum reliability under extreme boost conditions, a critical factor for maintaining optimal performance in demanding environments. The manufacturing process is meticulous and precise: every core is hand-built using specialized jigs and fixtures to guarantee a perfectly straight and true core, facilitating straightforward and secure welding during installation. This assembly takes place within a controlled clean room environment at the CSF factory, where technicians employ gloves to preserve the integrity of the brazing and maintain a pristine surface, thereby enhancing the longevity and serviceability of the core.

The intercooler core features a multi-louvered, high-precision staggered fin design on both the ambient and pressure sides. This advanced fin configuration optimizes heat transfer efficiency, ensuring that the core dissipates heat effectively even under high thermal loads. The staggered fin layout increases turbulence, which enhances cooling performance without compromising airflow, a critical balance for maintaining engine power and reliability.

Manufacturing excellence is further demonstrated through CSF’s use of state-of-the-art digital vacuum brazing ovens—12 ovens in total—where each core is batch brazed to achieve superior bond strength and structural integrity. This process minimizes the risk of leaks and enhances durability, critical for components exposed to high pressures and temperatures. Strict quality control protocols are enforced throughout production, including individual pressure testing of each core to certify performance standards are met or exceeded.

Features

• Heavy-Duty Bar & Plate Intercooler Cores engineered for high-performance applications
• Pressure Tested at 120psi to guarantee reliability in extreme boost environments
• Hand-Built Using Precision Jigs & Fixtures ensuring a perfectly straight core for ease of installation and welding
• Manufactured in a Clean Room with Glove Handling to ensure proper brazing and a contaminant-free surface
• Multi-Louvered High Precision Staggered Fin Design on both ambient and pressure sides for optimal heat transfer
• Batch Brazed in CSF’s Advanced Digital Vacuum Brazing Ovens for superior structural integrity
• Comprehensive Quality Testing including individual pressure tests for each unit
• Individually Boxed and Protected to ensure secure transport and delivery
• Dimensions: 22"x12"x4.5" (560mm x 300mm x 115mm)
• Rated for up to 1000 HP
• Cross-flow design for efficient airflow and heat dissipation

Applications

OEM Part Numbers

• *Universal

Warranty

Cooling Systems and Flexibles, Inc. (CSF) provides a comprehensive warranty on its High-Performance Cooling Systems, ensuring the original purchaser of the vehicle in which the product was installed is covered under normal use and service conditions. This warranty underscores CSF’s commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. For detailed warranty information, please visit the Warranty Page.

SKU# 8173 Warranty Term: 2 years

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