Forge Front Mount Intercooler With Crash bar Kit - Black

The Forge Performance Intercooler uses a large bar-and-plate core to increase charge-air volume and cooling efficiency. Its powder-coated finish helps resist corrosion while maintaining thermal transfer. Supplied with a full fitting kit and covered by Forge s lifetime warranty, this unit installs directly without modification and is designed to perform under sustained boost.Discover the key features of this intercooler:Enlarged bar-and-plate core design: The 640×250×100 mm high-capacity core provides 56 % more surface area and 94 % more internal volume than the original unit, increasing airflow and cooling efficiency to reduce restriction and support stable intake temperatures under load.Up to 50 bhp and 41 °C intake drop: Dyno testing showed a gain of up to 50 bhp and a reduction in intake air temperature by 41 °C on a stage 1 setup.Powder-coated aluminium construction: Manufactured from TIG-welded aluminium with a black powder-coated finish for strength, corrosion resistance and consistent thermal efficiency.Lifetime warranty and full hardware kit: Supplied with all required mounting hardware, crash bar and brackets for direct installation and covered under Forge s lifetime warranty.Supplied with modified OE crash bar: Includes a reworked original-style crash bar designed to accommodate the larger core size, ensuring correct fitment and maintaining structural mounting points without the need for custom fabrication.Integrated pipe connections on end tanks: The cast aluminium end tanks feature built-in pipe connections that allow you to retain the original boost hoses, simplifying installation and maintaining compatibility with factory hardware.This intercooler delivers stable intake temperatures and improved airflow under high-load driving. Its robust construction and tested performance gains make it a reliable upgrade for improving thermal control in turbocharged applications.