SKU: VIB12832
UPC: 690092121556
MPN: 12832
The Intercooler Core from VIBRANT PERFORMANCE is a purpose-built heat exchanger designed for forced-induction engines seeking optimal intake air temperature management. Whether you're running a turbocharged or supercharged setup, managing charge-air temperature is critical to maintaining peak horsepower, fuel efficiency, and engine reliability under sustained boost conditions. This core serves as the heart of any intercooler system, directly impacting how effectively your engine can cool compressed air before it enters the combustion chamber.
Measuring 25 inches wide by 12 inches tall with a 3.2-inch core depth, this intercooler core is engineered with high-flow bar-and-plate construction to balance cooling efficiency with minimal pressure drop. The compact 25.6-pound weight and standard sizing make it suitable for both street and motorsport applications where space constraints exist. VIBRANT PERFORMANCE's reputation for precision aluminum construction ensures durable, leak-free performance across repeated heat cycles and demanding track sessions—critical when intake temperatures can exceed 200°F without proper cooling intervention.
This core benefits turbocharged and supercharged engine builders, performance tuners, and street enthusiasts who demand consistent air charge temperatures for reliable boost delivery and consistent power output. The compact dimensions work well in tight engine bay layouts where oversized aftermarket units won't fit, making it ideal for import tuning, LS swaps, and modern direct-injection platforms. Proper intercooler core selection and installation—paired with quality piping, fittings, and front-mounted or top-mounted mounting—directly translates to measurable gains in torque consistency and knock margin at elevated boost levels.
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