Following on from our huge success in developing intercoolers for the Porsche 996 and 997 Gen1, we just had to take a look at the 2nd generation Porsche 997.
As previously, we started with improving airflow through the intercoolers with the use of enlarged 60mm silicone hoses, and a redesign of the intercooler end tanks. Then with the charge air sorted, we looked at the cooling air that passes over the intercooler. In a similar fashion to the 996, testing showed that the original OEM ducting performed brilliantly. So, satisfied that it was up to the specification needed, we thought we should aim to make a true directly replacement kit, by designing the intercoolers to install perfectly with all the OEM mountings. The new intercoolers are similar in dimension to the OEM units, but are measurably thicker. The real improvement came with the complete re-design of the intercooler core, after testing proved a bar and plate design to be more thermally efficient in this installation.
In tests, the Forge unit managed creditable increase of 20hp. This installation allows the engine to produce more power and torque throughout the rev range, and of course with the engine running cooler, engine longevity should also be improved.
The use of the original ducting and mountings results in very tidy and efficient installation.
When fitted to a remapped vehicle, just the intercooler alone gave an increase in mid-range power of approximately 30Hp and 50Nm of torque at 4500rpm. With this power increase, the feel and drive of the FK8 is completely transformed due to the massive increase in power throughout most of the rev range.
Inlet air temperatures have been halved with this superbly engineered intercoolers. This results in the forge intercooler being one of the first and best modifications any enthusiast would make to gain safer running on their tuned vehicle.
The intercooler is available in red or black with a tough durable and corrosion resistant powder coating to ensure the maximum heat dissipation and product longevity even in the worst environments.