The quality, fit and finish of Turbokits.com’s front mount intercooler kits is amazing. When compared to the stock unit, the power gains start at a respectable 8whp and 12ft/lbs of torque at the tires. But to their own surprise, on the second run, the factory intercooler heat soaked so terribly that the power increased to 20whp and 23ft/lbs to torque. It then proceeded to go as high as 50whp above 4500 RPMs!
The Turbokits.com Mercedes-Benz CLA/GLA 250 Front Mount Intercooler Kit (FMIC) will unleash some hidden power for a price that won’t break the bank. This FMIC starts with a huge 24.0″x11.78″x3.0″ bar and plate core. The leak tested core utilizes the same fin height for both internal and external rows with the external fins being louvered and offset from the internal fins. While this design has better heat transfer capabilities, pressure drop can increase. Normally, TurboKits would use plain style fins for the internal passages, especially on such a long core (24″ long), however, they were able to help with the pressure drop by increasing the fin height from 0.25″ to 0.375″, resulting in outstanding cooling characteristics while maintaining minimal pressure drop.
To further disperse the turbo air charge evenly across the entire core, TurboKits cast an internal splitter in the end tanks which also increases velocity. The result is a 50 percent reduction in air intake temps, gains reaching to 25hp and 25ft/lbs of torque above a heat soaked stock unit. It also provides optimized engine efficiency through a colder, denser air inlet charge which the stock ECU will account for. The intercooler, in conclusion, will provide you with some real gains of 50+hp above 450 RPMs.
If you think you want this product, but are worried about installation – don’t be! Once the bumper is removed, the intercooler can be installed in approximately one hour. Actually, the DYNO testing and installation of TurboKits’ FMIC was done without unstrapping the car from the DYNO. Not only did they do this to prove the ease of installation, but also to guarantee the most accurate DYNO results. Note: The car could be returned to stock very easily. See below for video demonstration, photos, dyno charts and key features of this FMIC kit. To place your order to to inquire further about this kit, please call our sales team at 1.480.966.3040.
TurboKits.com CLA 250 FMIC Kit Includes:
- Massive 24.0″x11.78″x3.0″ Intercooler Core
- Mounting Brackets & Hardware
- TK.com Exclusive Turbo Baffle Delete Adapter
- Billet CNC OEM Style Piping Adapter
- Turbo Hot Side Aluminum Charge Pipe
- (2) 90* 4 Ply Silicone Couplers
- (6) Stainless T-Bolt Clamps
- Step-by-Step Installation Instructions
