WHO: HKS
WHAT: S-Type intercooler kit
WHIPS: WRX, 240SX, Supra, RSX, RX-7, Skyline
WALLET: $1,050-up
WHERE: www.hksusa.com; 310.491.3300
HKS' S-Type intercooler kits are front-mount units featuring a tube-fin core design engineered with a multiple loop shape on the outer fins and a straight-through design on the inner fins. The unique fin design allows pressurized air to quickly pass through while cooling efficiently for applications up to 450 hp.
WHO: Perrin Performance
WHAT: Top-mount intercooler
WHIPS: Legacy
WALLET: $840
WHERE: www.perrinperformance.com; 503.643.4677
Utilizing a bar-plate core with high-flow cast aluminum end tanks, Perrin's intercooler bolts directly up to the factory turbocharger without any modifications and is the largest intercooler that will fit in the factory location.
WHO: Hahn RaceCraft
WHAT: Intercooler upgrade
WHIPS: SRT-4
WALLET: Call
WHERE: www.hahnracecraft.com; 630.553.6830
Hahn RaceCraft's intercooler upgrade uses their durable, performance-proven bar plate cores and contoured sheet metal end tanks in a kit that not only supports from 300-600 hp, but also retains the stock bumper support.
WHAT: R-Type intercooler kit
WHIPS: Evo, 240SX, Supra, RX-7, Skyline
WALLET: $1,495-up
WHERE: www.hksusa.com; 310.491.3300
HKS' R-Type front-mount intercoolers are high-horsepower units designed to handle up to 800 hp. The R-Type intercoolers feature an exceptionally large frontal surface area and are over 100mm in thickness.
WHO: Perrin Performance
WHAT: Signature Series front-mount intercooler
WHIPS: WRX
WALLET: $1200
WHERE: www.perrinperformance.com; 503.643.4677
Engineered for 500-800 horsepower applications, Perrin's front-mount intercooler kit stretches the entire length of the bumper skin opening and features mandrel bent intercooler pipes (crinkle red or high polish).
WHO: Spearco
WHAT: Top-mount intercooler
WHIPS: WRX
WALLET: $1,088
WHERE: www.turboneticsinc.com; 805.581.0333
Spearco's WRX intercooler kit features the largest air-to-air top-mount intercooler in the market. Utilizing the factory mounting points, the massive 4.5-inch thick unit bolts on easily without any modifications to the vehicle and retains OEM turbo piping and blow-off valves.
WHO: Vortech
WHAT: Air/Water charge cooler
WHIPS: Yours
WALLET: $1,800
WHERE: www.vortechsuperchargers.com; 805.247.0226Vortech's aluminum charge coolers feature an exclusive dual pass, high-flow,airto-water-to-air cooler unit paired with a front mounted heat exchanger (cooler radiator). The kit also comes complete with a water reservoir, heavy-duty water pump, mounting brackets, hoses and hardware.
WHO: Nukabe Automotive
WHAT: Cusco intercooler water spray controller
WHIPS: Yours
WALLET: $150-up
WHERE: www.napsusa.com; 888.591.6277
Cusco's intercooler water spray controller utilizes water from your windshield washer reservoir to minimize heat soak inintercoolers during extended driving sessions. With the optional nozzle kit fitted, the radiator can also be sprayed as well.
WHO: Spearco
WHAT: Intercooler upgrade
WHIPS: Evo, SRT-4, Supra
WALLET: $950-up
WHERE: www.turboneticsinc.com; 805.581.0333
A true high performance factory upgrade, Spearco's bolt-on intercooler features their W.A.V.E. Technology core, which allows maximum efficiency and minimal pressure drops. A unique end tank design allows boost pressure to evenly distribute throughout the entire core, maximizing the entire surface area.
Coolers
WHO: Nitrous Express
WHAT: N-Tercooler intercooler chiller
WHIPS: Yours
WALLET: $419
WHERE: www.nitrousexpress.com; 940.767.7694
For supercharged or turbo applications Nitrous Express offers the N-tercooler kit, which sprays nitrous over an air-to-air intercooler, reducing air inlet temperatures dramatically and thus increasing horsepower. Nitrous Express now offers an option which allows you to remotely mount the solenoid.