HF-Series intercooler kit Cupra Formentor VZ5 2.5 TSI 390 hp 4Drive

This intercooler for the Cupra Formentor VZ5 is a highlight of the HF-Series range.

The high-quality Bar´n´Plate core has excellent cooling properties to deliver the best performance even in poor conditions, while also being very robust.
It is characterised by high resistance and does not heat up as much itself as comparable cores from other manufacturers.

In our tests, with an outside air temperature of 17.5 degrees we reached an intake air temperature of only 23 degrees.
Even with our big Stage 2 at 457 hp in the Golf 8 Clubsport/R, for example, we are at a maximum of 9.5 degrees above outside air temperature under full load.

At the same time, the entire system is designed for the best possible flow.
This means that pressure loss is minimal and the entire charge air path has been developed for good flow using CAD flow analysis. This also includes the cooler end tanks, which are made of high-strength cast aluminium and fitted with our WAY FIN TECHNOLOGY.

This is an extra guide fin inside that guarantees even and optimal filling of the entire core.
The inlet and outlet diameters of the cooler have also been enlarged to 70 mm and, in combination with the reinforced silicone hoses from SF-Hoses included in the delivery, provide the perfect preparation for a power increase.

This cooler does not currently have a parts certificate! 

Technical data:
– Core type: Bar’n’Plate
– Core dimensions HF-Series: 620 x 430 x 50 mm (OEM: 620 x 410 x 30 mm)
– 63.16% more charge volume: HF-Series: 6.2 L (OEM: 3.8 L)
– 74.71% more core volume: HF-Series: 13.33 L (OEM: 7.63 L)
– Surface: black powder-coated
– Inlet/outlet enlarged to 70 mm connections
– Reinforced silicone hoses including clamps included in the delivery
– Surface: black powder-coated
– Plug&play installation

Delivery:
– 1x intercooler
– 2x silicone hoses
– 4x hose clamps
– 1x fixing material
– 1x assembly instructions

What exactly does an upgraded intercooler do for you?
To express the exact extra power of an intercooler in figures, many unknown factors have to be taken into account, such as: factory power variation, other hardware changes and the software used for the measurement.
This differs from vehicle to vehicle. As a rule of thumb, you can expect up to 5% – 10% on engines with increased output.
Just as important: whether your engine has already been tuned or is to remain standard in terms of software, you prevent a loss of power, especially at high outside air temperatures, or even the engine reaching the temperature protection stored in many control units, and can therefore always count on the full power of your engine.

Recommendation
Use our HF-Series intercoolers as a combination of hardware and software optimisation.
By reducing back pressure (relieving the turbocharger) and cooling the charge air (higher oxygen content in the combustion chamber + thermal relief), you get a power gain that makes efficient use of the potential of every turbocharged engine.

Anyone who deals with hardware or software tuning of their vehicle must not overlook the “boost pressure loss” factor.

If you increase the power of your vehicle with chip tuning, in 99% of cases the boost pressure is increased as well. When the standard intercooler is used, the boost pressure loss rises exponentially. This means the turbocharger has to work even harder, so the thermal load on the turbocharger rises and its service life falls, or it wears faster because of the high revs.

With our HF-Series intercoolers we achieve the perfect balance between cooling effect and boost pressure loss.