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Vibrant 12970 Water-to-Air Intercooler Core 10x4x4in - Universal

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Product Specification:

SKU:VIB12970

MPN: 12970

Weight: 5.3 lb

Type: Intercoolers



Description

Vehicle Fitment

  • Universal - not vehicle-specific; a standalone core for custom water-to-air charge cooling systems

Fitment Notes

  • Core only - a separate heat exchanger is required to cool the water side of the system, along with plumbing, hoses, and fittings sold separately.

Features

  • Water-to-air design delivers superior cooling versus traditional air-to-air cores
  • Doesn't rely on ambient airflow, allowing more flexible mounting locations
  • Less affected by vehicle speed or outside temperature swings than air-to-air setups
  • Durable bar-and-plate construction built to withstand high boost pressures
  • Optimized fin design maximizes cooling efficiency
  • Compact, lightweight footprint compared to equivalent air-to-air cores
  • Compatible with Vibrant's plumbing components, custom tubing, and heat exchangers for a complete system

Specifications

  • Width: 10"
  • Height: 4"
  • Thickness: 4"
  • Material: Aluminum
  • Construction: Bar and Plate
  • Approx. Power Rating: 500-1000 HP

Included Components

  • 1x Water-to-Air Intercooler Core

Product Description

For builds where a traditional air-to-air intercooler doesn't fit or can't get enough ambient airflow, the Vibrant 12970 offers a water-to-air alternative that cools more effectively in a smaller package - water conducts heat far better than air, letting this core do more work in less space. That makes it especially useful for drag applications or tight engine bays where duct routing to a front-mount intercooler just isn't practical.

Built with bar-and-plate construction to handle sustained high boost, it's sized for roughly 500-1000 HP applications - the smallest in Vibrant's water-to-air core lineup. Since it's sold as a standalone core, plan on pairing it with a compatible heat exchanger, pump, and plumbing to complete the water-to-air circuit; Vibrant's own tubing and fitting lineup covers the rest of that system.

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