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Intercooler kits. Direct-fit kits built for specific vehicles, typically pairing a larger intercooler core with the brackets, piping, couplers, and hardware needed to install it in the factory location. Many are designed to install without cutting or welding. Kits cover front mount and top mount layouts depending on the vehicle. Mishimoto Intercooler Kits

Air-to-water intercooler upgrades. Some engines, such as the BMW S55 in the 2015 to 2020 F8X M3 and M4, cool charge air with a liquid-cooled intercooler instead of an air-to-air core. Mishimoto's Air-to-Water Intercooler Power Pack upgrades that system and is offered in colors matched to factory BMW paint.

Intercoolers. Direct-fit replacement intercoolers and universal intercooler cores. Universal cores, including air-to-air race cores, come in a range of sizes and inlet and outlet configurations for custom builds. Mishimoto Intercoolers

Intercooler pipe kits. Aluminum hot side and cold side charge pipe kits that replace factory piping, including plastic pipes and rubber boots that tend to crack or blow off under higher boost. Kits typically include silicone couplers and clamps, and some include provisions for a blow off valve. Mishimoto Intercooler Pipe Kits

Turbo blankets. Insulating blankets that wrap the turbine housing to keep heat in the turbo and out of the engine bay. Blankets are sized by turbine housing, such as T25, T3, and T4, so they suit most turbos when matched to the right size. Mishimoto Turbo Blankets

Turbo inlets. Vehicle-specific turbo inlet pipe kits that replace the factory intake path ahead of the compressor, such as for the 2023+ Honda Civic Type R and the 2017 to 2020 Ford F-150 3.5L EcoBoost.

Boost controllers and intercooler ducting. Manual boost controllers for adjusting boost on wastegated setups, and an intercooler ducting part that directs airflow to the core. [VERIFY: applications]

Air-to-air or air-to-water: what's the difference?

Air-to-air intercoolers pass charge air through a core cooled by outside airflow, usually mounted at the front of the car. They're simple, reliable, and the most common design on aftermarket upgrades.

Air-to-water intercoolers pass charge air through a core cooled by liquid, which is then cooled by a separate heat exchanger. They allow shorter charge piping and a compact layout, which is why some factory engines use them. Upgrading the core, heat exchanger, or pump is the usual way to improve cooling on these systems.

Mishimoto makes parts for both designs, so the right choice is usually the one your vehicle came with.

• Start with fitment. Direct-fit kits are built for specific years, engines, and body styles. Confirm your exact vehicle before ordering.
• Size the core to your goals. A larger core typically lowers charge air temperature and resists heat soak on repeated pulls. Very large cores can add a small amount of lag and take up more space, so match the core to your power level and how you drive.
• Replace weak links in the charge path. If your factory piping is plastic or uses rubber boots that leak, a charge pipe kit often fixes a problem that an intercooler alone won't.
• Manage heat as a system. An intercooler, charge pipe kit, and turbo blanket work together. Lower under-hood heat and cooler charge air both help the engine keep making consistent power.
• Check emissions status. Many Mishimoto parts carry a CARB EO number for specific vehicles. If you need to stay street legal, confirm the EO applies to your exact vehicle.

Installation notes

• Plan for bumper removal. Most front mount kits require removing the front bumper cover.
• Clean the system. If you're replacing a failed turbo, clean or replace the intercooler and piping before installing new parts.
• Seat couplers and torque clamps. Push couplers fully onto the pipe beads and tighten clamps evenly. Most post-install boost leaks come from a slipped coupler or loose clamp.
• Reconnect sensors. Move any intake air temperature or boost sensors from the factory piping to the new pipes.
• Bleed air-to-water systems. On air-to-water upgrades, fill and bleed the coolant circuit fully and confirm the pump runs.
• Install blankets cold. Fit turbo blankets on a cool engine, secure them with the included hardware, and keep them clear of wiring and fuel lines.
• Recheck after a heat cycle. Inspect couplers, clamps, and blanket fasteners after the first few drives.
• Tuning. Intercooler, pipe, and blanket upgrades typically work with the factory calibration. A tune is commonly needed only if you also raise boost.

Common problems Mishimoto parts address

Heat soak and timing pull. Small factory intercoolers can heat up during repeated pulls, raising intake air temperature and causing the ECU to reduce timing and power.

Cracked or blown-off charge pipes. Factory plastic pipes and rubber boots on many turbo vehicles crack or separate under higher boost, causing a sudden loss of power.

High under-hood temperatures that shorten the life of hoses, wiring, and nearby parts, which a turbo blanket helps control.