CSF High-Performance Bar & Plate Intercooler Core 20x12x4
Description
The CSF High-Performance Bar & Plate Intercooler Core 20x12x4 represents a pinnacle of engineering excellence and reliability in the field of automotive cooling systems. Designed and manufactured by CSF, a respected leader in performance cooling solutions, this intercooler core is crafted to meet the rigorous demands of high-boost, high-horsepower applications. Its robust construction and precise manufacturing processes ensure that it delivers consistent, dependable performance under extreme conditions, making it an ideal choice for professional tuners and serious enthusiasts alike.
This intercooler core measures 20" x 12" x 4" (510mm x 300mm x 100mm) and is engineered with a horizontal flow design, optimized for efficient heat dissipation. Rated for an impressive 850 wheel horsepower (WHP), it is perfectly suited for custom high-performance intercooler builds where maximum cooling efficiency and durability are paramount. The core’s heavy-duty bar and plate construction provides exceptional strength and resistance to pressure, ensuring longevity and reliability even in the most demanding environments.
Each CSF intercooler core undergoes a meticulous manufacturing process that emphasizes quality and precision. The core is hand-built using specialized jigs and fixtures to guarantee a perfectly straight and true assembly, facilitating easier welding and installation. This assembly takes place in a controlled clean room environment within the CSF factory, where technicians wear gloves to maintain cleanliness and prevent contamination. This attention to detail ensures proper brazing and a pristine surface, which are critical for achieving optimal weld integrity and long-term durability.
One of the defining features of this intercooler core is its advanced multi-louvered, high-precision staggered fin design. This design is implemented on both the ambient and pressure sides of the core, significantly enhancing heat transfer efficiency. The staggered fins increase the surface area and promote turbulent airflow, which improves cooling performance by maximizing the dissipation of heat from the compressed intake air. This results in lower intake air temperatures, which directly contribute to improved engine performance and reliability.
CSF employs state-of-the-art manufacturing technology, including batch brazing in digital vacuum brazing ovens—12 ovens in total—to ensure uniform brazing quality and structural integrity throughout each core. This process eliminates imperfections and weak points, providing a solid and durable intercooler core capable of withstanding high pressure and thermal cycling. Following production, every core is individually pressure tested at 120 psi. This rigorous quality control procedure guarantees that each unit meets CSF’s stringent standards for leak-free operation and mechanical robustness.
Features
- Heavy-Duty Bar & Plate Intercooler Core engineered for high-performance applications
- Pressure tested at 120 psi to ensure maximum reliability under extreme boost conditions
- Hand-built with precision jigs and fixtures for a perfectly straight core, facilitating easy welding and installation
- Manufactured in a clean room environment with strict contamination controls for superior brazing quality
- Multi-louvered high-precision staggered fin design on both ambient and pressure sides for optimal heat transfer
- Batch brazed using advanced digital vacuum brazing ovens to ensure structural integrity and durability
- Comprehensive quality control including individual pressure testing to guarantee performance and reliability
- Individually boxed and securely packaged for safe transport via single piece mail services
- Dimensions: 20"x12"x4" (510mm x 300mm x 100mm)
- Rated for 850 WHP
- Cross-flow design for efficient airflow and heat dissipation
Applications
| Year Range | Make | Chassis Code | Model | Trim | Engine / Trans / Etc | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Universal | - | - | - | - | - |
| 0 | - | - | - | - | - | Universal |
OEM Part Numbers
- *Universal
Warranty
Cooling Systems and Flexibles, Inc. (CSF) stands behind the quality and durability of its products. The CSF High-Performance Cooling Systems are warranted under normal use and service to the original purchaser of the vehicle in which the product was initially installed. This warranty reflects CSF’s commitment to providing reliable and high-quality cooling solutions that meet the expectations of professional tuners and automotive enthusiasts. For comprehensive warranty details and conditions, please visit the Warranty Page.
SKU# 8063 Warranty Term: 2 years
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