Description
Massive Thermal Mass Expansion: The Mishimoto Performance Intercooler Kit features a bar-and-plate core that is 55% larger than the factory unit. This substantial increase in core volume provides the thermal mass needed to resist heat soak during sustained high-load situations, such as towing or technical trail climbs.
Surgical Temperature Reduction: Engineered for precision cooling, this kit achieves a 36°F reduction in intake air temperatures during wide-open-throttle pulls. By delivering cooler, denser air to your 2.4L Turbo, it prevents the ECU from pulling timing, ensuring your power remains consistent and repeatable.
Optimized Turbo Efficiency: This kit delivers a 30% lower pressure drop compared to the stock intercooler system. This reduction in restriction allows your turbocharger to work less to achieve the same boost levels, improving low-RPM responsiveness and decreasing overall stress on the turbo internals.
Bombproof Construction: Built to endure the rigors of off-roading, the intercooler features cast aluminum end tanks and billet aluminum ports for reliable sensor connections. The included mandrel-bent aluminum charge pipes eliminate the restrictive, failure-prone factory rubber, providing a high-tech tactical upgrade for your entire intake tract.
Total Tech Integration: Designed specifically for the N400 chassis, this kit is Adaptive Cruise Control (TSS) compatible and requires no cutting of your factory bumper. It’s a 100% direct-fit solution that preserves all your Toyota safety features while offering a professional, custom look in your choice of color combinations.
Additional Details
Heat soak is the silent thief of horsepower, especially when your 2.4L Turbo is working overtime to haul gear over a high-altitude pass. The Mishimoto Performance Intercooler Kit is a high-velocity solution to rising intake temperatures, engineered to keep your charge air dense, cool, and ready for combustion. By replacing the restrictive factory unit with a massive bar-and-plate core and streamlined aluminum piping, Mishimoto ensures your turbocharger remains efficient rather than struggling against its own heat. This is the definitive upgrade for the driver who refuses to let a hot afternoon or a heavy trailer dictate their Tacoma's power output.
Engineered for seamless integration into the 4th Gen’s complex front end, the Mishimoto Performance Intercooler Kit proves that elite cooling doesn't have to interfere with modern technology. This kit is designed to maintain full functionality of your factory safety sensors and active grille shutters, providing a "no-compromise" fitment that avoids the "permanent scars" of invasive modifications. With a variety of finishes to match your build’s aesthetic and the security of a lifetime warranty, you gain a professional-grade boost in reliability and turbo response. Mishimoto provides the lung capacity your Tacoma needs to breathe easy, keeping your momentum constant while everyone else is cooling their heels.
Installation Notes
Installation Difficulty:
Skill Level 2 -
Intermediate
Installation Time: 2-4 hours
Installation Instructions Available
Parts Included
(1) Performance Intercooler
(2) Vacuum Fittings
(1) Intercooler Duct
(1) Intercooler Duct Bracket
(2) Hot-Side Intercooler Pipes
(2) Cold-Side Intercooler Pipes
(2) Silicone Couplers
(1) Bill Of Materials Notecard
Warranty
Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty
