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Part No: | MGMPSG2-823552 |
Name: | CP-e Front Mount Intercooler kit |
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The 2010 MPS3 has a lot of potential and for those that want to
get the most out of the engine, CP-e has designed a front mount
intercooler (FMIC). The factory top mount intercooler (TMIC) leaves a
lot to be desired, its biggest flaw is location. Because it sits on top
of the engine, which generates a lot of heat, the TMIC soaks in the hot
air especially while the vehicle is idle. All performance enthusiasts
know that heat is our enemy.
In order to help fight this battle, CP-e set out to design a FMIC that
would work well with the factory turbo, while allowing room for future
upgrades to larger turbos. Featuring a massive core, measuring out at
24" x 9.5" by 3.25" it has unique cast endtanks with a 2.5" inlet and a
2.75" outlet. The endtanks were cast to allow for efficient airflow
through the core. By minimizing restrictions we minimized the pressure
drop from endtank to endtank.
In order to fit such a massive core, CP-e had to design a bumper
replacement to allow for clearance and provide a very rigid mounting
structure for the core. This was done out of billet steel components to
provide the most strength possible. One of the features that cp-eTM is
most proud of is that you can reuse your stock towhook, this feature is
designed into the factory bumper so CP-e felt it best to design it into
our bumper as well. To prevent rust and provide a stealth appearance
the bumper bar is powdercoated black. The core is mounted to the bumper
with billet aluminum cnc machined and formed brackets.
The FMIC kit features 2.5" pipe from the turbo to the intercooler and
2.75" pipe from the intercooler to the throttle body. The piping is
mandrel bent and bead rolled to allow for higher boost pressures. The
kit includes black silicone hoses and t-bolt stainless steel clamps.
The t-bolts help everything seal properly and deal with the higher boost
pressures this core was design to handle. The BOV placement is right
next to the stock throttle body and features a stock bolt pattern. This
allows people to use whatever BOV they already have in place.
Piping
is available in two colors, customers can choose from MPS Garage silver or
black powdercoating.
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