All front mount intercoolers are not created equal! Our ?Core™ FMIC is different from the competition, and we encourage you to peruse the fine details: The 2.25" hard piping we use helps reduce turbo lag (with our kit there is virtually none!). It is compatible with just about any cold air intake on the market. The kit comes flanged for a stock bypass valve (which you may recirculate or vent). We also include a custom silicone upper radiator hose and a new, larger capacity power steering cooler. And this isn't even considering the extraordinary performance numbers! Our ?Core™ FMIC posted an 82% peak thermal efficiency (compared to the stock 63% efficiency), and cut the stock pressure drop in half! That translates into a much cooler boosted air charge. This ultimately helps power production and reduces the chance of engine knock and reduces the load on the turbocharger. You can forget about heat soak and the "flat" feeling you get from the resulting retarded ignition timing after sitting at a traffic light. Selecting a good intercooler kit can be a daunting task. The choice becomes even more confusing when you consider how much conflicting information there is about intercoolers on the internet. "Is bigger better in the world of intercoolers?" "What's a good thermal efficiency?" "Will the FMIC add turbo lag?" "Why is the pressure drop important?" These are all important questions to ask, but most companies are hesitant to disclose these technical specifics, if they even have them at all! That's why we have gone ahead and assembled a document explaining not only why the intercooler was designed the way it was, but also how the kit performs on the street. We justify our design by showing you exactly how well it performs as compared to the stock intercooler. How else is one to make an educated decision without such information? If you're hungry for more details please read the paper below for the technical specifics about our ?Core™ front mount intercooler!

Technical Specifications ENGINES 2.0T, 20 valve, 1984cc, 5-cylinder light pressure turbo(*) 2.4T, 20 valve, 2435cc, 5-cylinder light pressure turbo T5, 20 valve, 2319cc, 5-cylinder turbo POWER Max output, bhp 2.0T 163/5100rpm 2.4T 193/5100rpm T5, 240/5400rpm Max torque,Nm 2.0T n/a 2.4T 270/1800-5100rpm T5 330/2400-5100rpm TRANSMISSION Either 5-speed manual gearbox or four speed auto with sport, economy and winter driving modes PERFORMANCE Acceleration 0-62mph 2.0T n/a 2.4T manual 8.5 sec / auto 9.0 sec T5 manual 7.5 sec / auto 8.0 sec Maximum speed 2.0T n/a 2.4T manual 137mph / auto 130mph T5 146mph / 140mph Dimensions Max. length 472cm Max. width 182cm Max. height (with hood) 143cm Wheelbase 266cm Track front 152cm Track rear 152cm Turning circle 11.7cm Kerb weight (EU) 1,570kg Fuel tank volume 70 litres Engine Technology A choice of two(*) smooth, quiet five cylinder petrol engines, open the door to both unbridled exhilaration and motorway refinement. Twenty valves, double overhead camshafts and sophisticated electronic ignition and engine management systems contribute to outstanding performance and efficiency. An aluminium engine block and cylinder head reduce weight, improving handling and fuel economy. The 2.3 litre T5 engine is turbocharged, producing 240 bhp. The result is decisive, instantaneous acceleration. With a manual transmission, the C70 attains 62 mph in just 6.9 seconds. Torque measures an engine's ability to deliver power. Engine torque is high throughout the T5 engine speed range, making the car willing and responsive to the most demanding driving styles. The 2.5 litre T unit uses a Light Pressure Turbo to develop 193 bhp. Because maximum torque is already available at 1800 rpm, the 2.5T offers swift, effortless acceleration at low speed. A five speed manual or four speed automatic transmission let you enjoy your preferred level of driving involvement. (*) The T2.0 version was only offered on the European market.