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I have now installed 2 CVFab race core intercoolers on my car. The first being a test unit and now the “final” product. The test unit had perfect fit, great build quality, and excellent performance. Even tho i was told the final product would have a “better” performing core... i didnt believe it could be much better. I was wrong.

Build quality... its built like a tank. The mounting points are rock solid and also has some bushings to keep shock/vibration stress off of each point. Cast end tanks... not welded sheetmetal.

Fitment... its an absolute beast. CVFab has managed to produce an intercooler that takes up every bit of usable space, and maintain perfect fitment.

Performance... Jason Anderson has all the data so ill leave that for him to post up. But i will say that it is pretty amazing. And yes, the core being used in the final product does actually perform better than the test unit i have been using for the past few months.

Bottom line... if you are in the market for an intercooler, this is the IC you should be looking at. Top notch fit, finish, and performance for under $500? Its really a no brainer.

Silver is the test unit. Black is the final product.
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Thanks for the extended test and write up! It's great to see more support for this platform, and CVF has been great. Definitely looks like frontal area has been maximized!
 
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Thanks for the extended test and write up! It's great to see more support for this platform, and CVF has been great. Definitely looks like frontal area has been maximized!
Thanks for the extended test and write up! It's great to see more support for this platform, and CVF has been great. Definitely looks like frontal area has been maximized!
fits like a glove and uses every bit of space available.
 

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Single height, triple height, but no double height intercoolers?
 

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Our Black Friday sale is ON! Get 10% off any CVF-branded products through November with discount code BLACKNOV.

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Hey Jason, is there any discount still on the IC?
 

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Very nice intercooler! How much of a gap between the intercooler and A/C condenser? How did the new intercooler affect the performance of the heat transfer of the coils and radiator that are now located behind it?? Do you recommend any modification to the OEM pull thru fans and/or fan controls, etc.?
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Very nice intercooler! How much of a gap between the intercooler and A/C condenser? How did the new intercooler affect the performance of the heat transfer of the coils and radiator that are now located behind it?? Do you recommend any modification to the OEM pull thru fans and/or fan controls, etc.?
Thanks
No adverse impact noted. Have sold and installed hundreds of these gorgeous, beastly monsters.

Here in FL we try not to let our consumers buy anything less than the CVFab Race Cores!



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I have now installed 2 CVFab race core intercoolers on my car. The first being a test unit and now the “final” product. The test unit had perfect fit, great build quality, and excellent performance. Even tho i was told the final product would have a “better” performing core... i didnt believe it could be much better. I was wrong.

Build quality... its built like a tank. The mounting points are rock solid and also has some bushings to keep shock/vibration stress off of each point. Cast end tanks... not welded sheetmetal.

Fitment... its an absolute beast. CVFab has managed to produce an intercooler that takes up every bit of usable space, and maintain perfect fitment.

Performance... Jason Anderson has all the data so ill leave that for him to post up. But i will say that it is pretty amazing. And yes, the core being used in the final product does actually perform better than the test unit i have been using for the past few months.

Bottom line... if you are in the market for an intercooler, this is the IC you should be looking at. Top notch fit, finish, and performance for under $500? Its really a no brainer.

Silver is the test unit. Black is the final product.
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I have been getting heat soak at track with the cvf street intercooler. I upgraded to a mishimoto oil cooler and race radiator with no luck. I saw one review that this is so big that it blocked the radiator and coolant temps went up. Do you see this problem and have you used it for a track Day?
 

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I have been getting heat soak at track with the cvf street intercooler. I upgraded to a mishimoto oil cooler and race radiator with no luck. I saw one review that this is so big that it blocked the radiator and coolant temps went up. Do you see this problem and have you used it for a track Day?
i have my first track day (excluding autoX)coming up in 2.5 weeks after upgrading to from street to race. I'm guessing the coolant will have more heat transferred to it from the larger IC and the radiator will have decreased airflow. i will be going back to the same track where i saw post IC temps in the 130's while during stage 1 91 tune. See my datalog post.

https://www.mustang6g.com/forums/threads/the-big-intercooler-thread.15352/post-3364795
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