Intercooler for Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution (2008-2015) 2.0L

High-Efficiency Bar-and-Plate Front-Mount Intercooler for 2008-2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution (CZ4A)

What it Does: The front-mount intercooler replaces the heat-soak prone factory heat exchanger on the 2008-2015 Lancer Evolution to lower charge air temperatures and maintain consistent boost pressure under load.

The Stock Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Heat Soak Limitation

The factory intercooler on the CZ4A chassis relies on a compact, thin tube-and-fin core that rapidly saturates during repeated wide-open-throttle pulls or track sessions. Under elevated boost levels, the stock core cannot reject thermal energy fast enough, causing intake air temperatures (IATs) to spike significantly. This triggers the factory ECU to retard ignition timing, causing thermal throttle closure and noticeable power drop-off. Furthermore, factory crimped core-to-tank seams introduce potential boost leak failure points when pushing past baseline manifold pressures on the turbocharged 4B11T engine.

The Engineering Solution

Engineered to resolve thermal limitations, this replacement unit incorporates an expanded 19.50 x 12.00 x 3.50 in. bar-and-plate core offering superior heat-sink mass and heat dissipation efficiency. Full cast aluminum end tanks are robotically welded to ensure structural integrity up to 600 horsepower without tank rupture or seam separation. The cast end tank geometry smooths internal charge-air transition into the 60 mm (2.36 in.) inlets and outlets, minimizing pressure drop across the internal flow channels. Dense exterior fin sequencing optimizes convective ambient airflow through the bumper fascia, delivering roughly 10 whp and 10 lb-ft gains simply by recovering lost thermal efficiency and reducing knock probability.

What's Included

• 1 x front-mount intercooler
• 2 x mounting pins

Technical Specifications

Compatibility

• 2008-2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X (GSR, MR, MR Touring, Final Edition) 2.0L 4B11T Turbo

Frequently Asked Questions & Fitment Warnings

Does this fit the CZ4A Lancer Evolution?

Yes, this is a direct fit for the 2008-2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution equipped with the 4B11T engine.

Does this intercooler require an aftermarket ECU tune immediately after installation?

While an ECU retune is recommended to maximize horsepower from lower intake temperatures, this core functions safely on factory calibration without causing check engine lights or lean conditions.

The Mitsubishi Performance Caliber

Designed strictly for the legendary turbo all-wheel-drive platform, this cooling upgrade delivers reliable charge-air density and sustained manifold pressure pull after pull.