Evolution Powersports - Can-Am Maverick X3 / X3 MAX Turbo Race Intercooler

High charge air temperatures reduce power in turbocharged engines. Our High Efficiency Race Intercooler is designed to combat this problem by cooling the air before it enters the engine.

How Intercoolers Work

Intercoolers reduce the temperature of charge air from the turbo before it enters the engine. Cooler air is denser than hot air, and denser air generates more power at the same boost pressure. The ECU uses feedback from the TMAP (Temperature Manifold Absolute Pressure) sensor to calculate ignition timing based on intake air pressure and temperature. When intake temperatures climb during racing or high ambient conditions, the ECU reduces timing to prevent detonation, which lowers power output. Our high-flow, efficient Race Intercooler removes more heat from the boosted air, creating a cooler, denser air charge for improved power while maintaining optimum ignition timing.

Design & Testing

Developed through extensive CAD flow analysis and real-world testing, our direct replacement intercooler removes more heat and outperforms the OEM cooler. At 3.5 inches thick—approximately double the factory intercooler—it retains the OEM intercooler fan. Testing showed a 20-degree Fahrenheit reduction in intake temperatures compared to the OEM unit. Cast aluminum end tanks with polished interiors provide optimal flow and withstand boost pressures up to 60 PSI. Our rigorous R&D and manufacturing procedures ensure optimized results with better than OEM quality and performance.

Race Proven

Our intercooler has been tested in the most adverse conditions and withstood the Baja 1000. It has proven successful in BITD and Lucas Off-Road Series races and contributed to multiple victories, including a BITD Championship. When you install our intercooler, you can be confident it has been tested to withstand the punishment of the off-road environment.

• Highest efficiency core available—denser air charge means more power
• High-flow aluminum end tanks for smooth flow in and out of the core
• Race tested for durability and performance at Baja 1000, BITD, and Lucas Off-Road Series
• Up to 40-degree Fahrenheit reduction in charge air temperature over OEM intercooler
• 100% bolt-on, direct replacement—reuses OEM fan (requires minor trimming of OEM plastic)
• CAD-engineered cast aluminum end tanks designed to maximize flow and efficiency
• Lower overall intake temperature keeps timing optimized for more power
• Approximately 40% larger core than OEM intercooler
• Includes completed intercooler with provisions to mount OEM intercooler fan