Pro Alloy got one of the first RS MK3's in the country, and decided to take their time with our new line of products and make them right.
When fitting upgraded parts to a car hot off the production line, you'll be after the very best in quality, which is why (as always) Pro Alloy designed parts to fit to the same precision as the OEM part. No chopping or grinding to your brand new car, a straight bolt on fitment, with comprehensive step by step fitting instructions included to make the job simple for the less experienced enthusiasts.
The new all aluminium Intercooler features a large air scoop surrounding the core face to grab all the incoming air from the RS's front bumper, ramming it through the light weight tube and fin core. The end tanks are designed for maximum flow and strength, and are shaped to guide the air through the core with as little resistance as possible. Each end tank is individually hand crafted by a team of craftsmen, with precision TIG welding on the inside and outside of the tanks, helping to improve charge air flow through the internal surfaces, as well as making them ultra strong - a massive improvement over the weak, OE crimped on, plastic part.
Available in Satin Black or Silver, with or without Pro alloy Logo - Choose from drop down
Dimension differences
The overall size of the unit has grown drastically, the stats below show how much more core we've managed to slip in behind the front bumper.
Standard Intercooler vs. Pro Alloy Intercooler key details:
Standard Intercooler Core Details:
Pro Alloy Intercooler Core Details:
Calculated External Surface Area & Internal Flow Comparison:
Results from testing
Over the last few months we've been gathering data to see how our new creation stacks up against the OEM unit. Controlled test on the Dyno as well on the road data logging. With a larger more efficient core and efficient end tank design the results are impressive. In parallel with our own testing we have also supplied a prototype kit to a well known Focus tuning specialist, to enable them to carry out some independent and impartial testing, comparing our new kit to some of the other well known brands. The graph below shows how the new kit stacks up against the competition.
The above graph shows a 30% improvement in cooling efficiency when Pro Alloy kit is compared to the OEM intercooler and a 10% improvement when compared to the closest of the other aftermarket intercoolers tested.
The 'fit and forget' bolt on type of fitting also makes the installation easily reversible if the time comes you want to return back to standard.
All Pro Alloy intercoolers are pressure tested underwater to insure they can handle the required boost pressures they up against once installed.
As with all Pro Alloy products, this is covered by their warranty policy
Again, as with all our products it is available with a choice of finishes - satin black or satin silver, with or without the PRO logo.
Steeda offer a limited lifetime warranty for material and manufacturing defects.
The warranty is for the original purchaser.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
The following items are not covered under the Limited Warranty:
1. Failure or damage resulting from normal wear and tear, improper installation, repair, abuse, misuse, neglect, negligence, accidents, corrosion, or the alteration or modification of a part by the customer.
2. Failure or damage caused by work not performed by Steeda.
3. Failure or damage caused by a defective part or accessory not installed by Steeda main dealer.
4. Labour for the removal from a vehicle and reinstallation of a part or component sold “over the counter” or “over the internet.”
5. Service adjustments, such as calibration or alignments.
6. Rust or corrosion to parts caused by environmental conditions such as, but not limited to, salt or other caustic chemicals is not covered by Steeda's warranty.
7. Pitting is caused by brake dust, chemical abuse, or lack of maintenance and is not covered by Steeda's warranty.
8. Incidental or consequential damages. Steeda is not responsible for any time for which you may lose the use of your vehicle, any inconvenience you might be caused, the loss of your transportation or any part thereof, or any other incidental or consequential damages you may have.
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