Mishimoto Air To Water Intercooler Single Pass 500HP

The Mishimoto Air To Water Intercooler Single Pass 500HP lowers intake air temperatures to reduce heat soak and support more consistent power delivery for boosted engines.

This single-pass, liquid-to-air intercooler concept targets the core challenge of thermal management: keeping intake charge temperatures low to minimize detonation risk and preserve performance under repeated load. The design emphasizes predictable, repeatable cooling performance so power output remains consistent across runs.

• Single-pass core — provides a direct coolant flow path for stable thermal transfer and simplified plumbing compared to multi-pass designs.
• Rated for 500HP — sized to meet the thermal demands of higher-output turbo upgrades without overspecifying components.
• Liquid-to-air architecture — separates charge cooling from ambient airflow, reducing sensitivity to ambient conditions and radiator bay airflow.
• Mishimoto engineering — leverages the brand’s reputation for motorsports-grade cooling solutions focused on durability and consistent performance.

Why this matters: lower intake temperatures directly reduce the likelihood of detonation, improve ignition timing stability, and limit power degradation from heat soak. For vehicles undergoing a turbo upgrade or running sustained boost, a dedicated air-to-water intercooler provides a more controllable thermal environment than an air-to-air setup in certain packaging or duty-cycle scenarios.

Application notes: this product addresses the thermal-management stage of a performance build. It complements high-flow intake and exhaust upgrades by maintaining cooler charge temperatures, which helps engines realize the intended gains from forced-induction modifications.

Installation considerations: the single-pass layout simplifies coolant routing and can reduce the number of joints and potential leak points compared with multi-pass assemblies, supporting reliability under track or street use.

Key benefits summary

• Consistent intake temperatures to reduce heat soak effects
• Lower detonation risk through improved charge cooling
• Appropriate sizing for 500HP-class turbo upgrades
• Designed with Mishimoto’s focus on cooling performance and durability