Performance Intercooler for Lincoln Aviator (2020-2024) 3.0L

High-Efficiency Bar-and-Plate Intercooler for 2020-2024 Lincoln Aviator (CD6)

What it Does: The high-efficiency bar-and-plate intercooler replaces the restrictive stock charge air cooler on the 2020-2024 Lincoln Aviator to significantly lower intake manifold temperatures and prevent heat soak under sustained boost.

The Stock Lincoln Aviator Intercooler Limitations

The factory cooling unit on the CD6 chassis utilizes a thin tube-and-fin core joined to crimped plastic end tanks. Under sustained throttle or increased boost levels, this design suffers rapid thermal saturation, resulting in elevated charge air temperatures (CAT). In response to high intake air temps, the powertrain control module pulls ignition timing to prevent pre-detonation, sapping power from the twin-turbocharged 3.0L EcoBoost V6. Furthermore, factory plastic tanks are prone to stress fractures and boost leaks over repeated thermal cycles.

The Engineering Solution

Engineered for maximum thermal dissipation, this direct bolt-on unit features a heavy-duty aluminum bar-and-plate core providing 214% more internal volume and 260% greater frontal surface area than OEM part L1MZ-6K775-A. Robust cast and CNC-machined aluminum end tanks eliminate failure-prone plastic crimp seams and include internal air diverters to distribute high-velocity charge air evenly across the entire core face. Machined 2.63-inch barbed inlet and outlet ports ensure leak-free coupler retention under elevated boost pressures, delivering up to an 85-degree reduction in intake air temperatures.

What's Included

• 1x Aluminum Bar-and-Plate Intercooler
• Mounting Brackets and Installation Hardware

Technical Specifications

Compatibility

• 2020-2024 Lincoln Aviator 3.0L Turbo V6

Frequently Asked Questions & Fitment Warnings

Does this fit the CD6 Aviator?

Yes, this is a direct fit for the 2020-2024 Lincoln Aviator equipped with the 3.0L EcoBoost V6 engine.

Is an ECU tune required after installation?

No calibration changes are required; the intercooler operates efficiently on the stock factory tune while supporting higher boost thresholds on custom calibrations.

The Lincoln Performance Standard

Engineered for high-output luxury platforms, this cooling assembly maintains consistent manifold air density during heavy towing or aggressive driving, protecting your engine from knock-induced timing retardation without compromising factory mounting points.