In 2021, CSF teamed up with the Formula-1 Cooling system manufacturer and high-performance aftermarket partner PWR to release the world’s first high-performance intercooler system for the Porsche 992 Turbo and Turbo S. With over 200 systems sold for the 922 Turbo (CSF #8188), CSF is now proud to release a high-performance intercooler for the Porsche 992 Carrera for all 3.0L Turbo models. This includes the Carrera Base, S, 4, 4S, and GTS (Coupe, Cabriolet, and Targa).
Prior to the 991.2 Porsche 911, non-turbo owners had very few options for big performance gains. With the implementation of the 3.0L Turbo motor for all trim levels outside of the Turbo, GT2, and GT3 though, Porsche unlocked a whole new performance market. CSF’s R&D partner and Porsche tuning specialist M-Engineering have already developed tunes for these motors increasing power by as much as 146 whp with just “Stage 1” on the Carrera S. Just like its big brother (the 911 Turbo), the Carrera is already prone to power loss due to intercooler heat soak. The OEM location of the intercooler doesn’t help these issues either as it is positioned right above the engine and all the radiant heat coming from it. Adding power just exacerbates the problem. The solution to the poor location and intense heat soak is simple, a high-performance intercooler from CSF.
CSF developed and designed the 992 Carrera intercooler to address the primary issues with the OE unit while providing enough cooling capacity and durability to cope with higher levels of boost.
Design & Engineering
CSF designed and engineered the 992 Carrera intercooler to be a true Plug-and-Play “Drop-in Fit” unit. Utilizing all factory mounting points, the installation is straightforward and requires no cutting or modifications.
PWR Intercooler Core Technology
The most important feature of the CSF by PWR 992 Carrera Intercooler System is the Formula-1 grade intercooler core. CSF’s strategic relationship with PWR has allowed the inclusion of this core, which is unlike any other available in the performance aftermarket.
The intercooler uses the same cores as systems previously developed for the Porsche 992 Turbo/S and 991 GT2RS with incredible results. The PWR cores eliminate heat soak and lower Intake Air Temperatures (IATs) much more efficiently than traditional Bar & Plate or Tube & Fin designs. These traditional intercooler cores are typically much heavier and/or larger to improve cooling capacity. Because the PWR core is able to achieve greater performance results in a smaller size, CSF was able to design the intercooler system to fit in the stock location using all the OEM hardware, ducts, and shrouds for an easy drop if fit installation.
The new peak power numbers were 560whp & 741Nm (547 ft-lbs), but the biggest gains were really seen in the mid-range from 3500-4000rpm. On average you can see a gain of 44.5Nm (32.8 ft-lbs) and 26.7whp gains here with a peak gain of ~55Nm (40.5 ft-lbs) and 32whp. These gains aren’t even the biggest benefit though. What is truly remarkable about the CSF by PWR systems is their ability to recover and fight off heat-soak. The ability to maintain consistent power (and temperatures) run after run is more important than power gains in any motorsport setting.
