Product Details
Description
The CTS MK6 2.0T Direct Fit FMIC Kit is designed as a drop in replacement for the OEM front mounted intercooler (FMIC). That means you can install this kit without any trimming or modification of the bumper. The OEM FMIC is adequate for stock boost levels, however once boost levels are increased by way of ECU upgrades/chipping the OEM FMIC struggles to keep the charged air temperatures in check. Higher charged air temperatures can result in boost cut and timing pull, both reducing the amount of power your vehicle produces.
The CTS direct fit FMIC uses a high efficiency bar and plate intercooler core, which aids in reducing pressure drop. Reducing pressure drop means that your turbo will not have to work as hard to make a given level of boost. If your turbo makes 30psi of boost pressure in the turbocharger, and your intercooler has a 10psi pressure drop then the boost measured by your ECU would be (30psi - 10psi) = 20psi. With an efficient FMIC like the CTS direct fit FMIC your turbo does not have to work as hard to reach desired boost levels. This is beneficial in two ways, the turbo life expectancy is increased due to more efficient operation, and boost leaving the turbocharger is cooler and more dense resulting in more power to the ground.
Product Features
- Efficient bar and plate construction
- Low pressure drop
- Rated for power levels in excess of 600HP
- Core dimensions: 23.00 Length x 2.00" Tall x 16.5" Height
- Cast aluminium high efficiency end tanks
- 1 year limited warranty
installation
Notes
- Maintains factory mounting points
- No trimming of bumper or crash supports
warranty
- 1 year manufacturer defect warranty on CTS products only (excl. turbochargers).
- 6 months manufacturer defect warranty on CTS brand turbochargers.
- No warranty on ANY electrical or fuelling components.
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Customer Reviews
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CTS kicks ass!
I thought I HAD written a review for this mod. Apparently not.
Either way, it's a fantastic piece!
I had recently installed my CTS K04 turbo upgrade, and also APR stage 2+ hardware. I could only manage ONE good pull before the teensie little OEM intercooler, heatsoaked,
and took all my timing/power away.
I HAD purchased a used intercooler out of an R, from Germany, but figured as long as I had to go thru the hassle of yanking the front of the car apart, I might as well get the BEST.Only thing I found wrong with the piece/install, is the washers they send with to mount the OEM radiator and a/c condenser to, were too small. /They wanted to pull thru the plastic mounts on each.
A quick trip to wallyworld. (only thing open on a sunday afternoon), got some larger diameter washers, and all was good with the world.
This intercooler is the best. Back to back pulls on 90 degree days, does not phase it. Can't say enough great things about it!!!