At CSF we produce a full line of industry-leading vehicle intercoolers with fitment for the most popular models on the road today. Our intercooler line offers a wide selection of construction types, utilizing high-quality materials. We build all CSF intercoolers to original equipment specifications allowing for a simple drop-in-fit. Whether you need a simple plastic and aluminum tank, or a heavy-duty bar-and-plate style all-aluminum core, the cooling experts at CSF have you covered!

Intercooler Construction Types

CSF Vehicle intercoolers come in two different core configurations. Bar and plate, as well as tube and fin. Both build-types have their own specific strengths.

Bar & Plate

Bar and plate intercoolers are a little heavier than traditional tube and fin style intercoolers. The core of a bar and plate intercooler acts as a heat sink, which allows your automobile to speed up heat dissipation in situations like busy traffic. The heavy-duty nature of bar and plate intercoolers means they can usually hold up better to road debris and the wear-and-tear.

Tube & Fin

Tube and fin intercoolers generally are lighter and have thinner tubes than their bar and plate big brothers. This lighter construction allows for less flow-restriction through its exterior. These intercoolers heat up and cool down faster than bar and plate setups.