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Intercooler Diverter Upgrade V 2.0
Simple yet efficient, the ALTA Performance™Intercooler Air Diverter is easy to install and works like a charm.Taller and wider than the factory unit, our air diverter seals nicelyto the bottom of the hood for increased airflow and a smooth MINI look.Our exclusive hose couplers (in red, blue and black) are the perfectaccessories for this temperature reducing diverter. Add the providedwater sprayer and see intake temperatures drop of 25 degrees or more.
ALTA Performance™ has developed an aggressive intercooler air diverter foryour Supercharged Mini Cooper. While the stock hood scoop and plasticintercooler diverter may do a reasonable job for the average MINIbuyer, the more serious enthusiast will appreciate our simple,inexpensive way to improve air flow and increase efficiency ofthe stock intercooler.
The ALTA Performance™ powder coated diverter replaces theflimsy plastic factory unit. It is both taller and wider than thefactory unit, thus forcing a larger volume of cool air over theintercooler surface. This increase in airflow will lower intaketemperatures. The diverter will seal smoothly to the under hood surfacewithout damaging the finish.
To add to the appearance of your new air diverter we include newintercooler hose couplers. Made from high temp silicone, these couplerswill replace the small rubber hose connectors on either side if yourintercooler. Silicone couplers are available in glossy Red, Blue andBlack.
For high temperature situations, where maximum cooling is desired wehave built in a water sprayer jet with a dual spray pattern. Whenactivated the sprayer will douse the front and rear sections of theintercooler with a high-pressure mist of water. As the water evaporatesfrom the intercooler surface it will increase the efficiency of yourintercooler. You can activate this while on the move or at a stop lightfor maximum horsepower.
Testing has shown consistent post intercooler inlet air temperaturereductions by 20 degrees with just the larger diverter. Adding thewater spray system reduces post intercooler inlet temperatures over 25degrees! Expect even bigger results in high speed and hot weatherconditions.