Description
Upgrade your BMW B58 platform with VTT's Phenolic Spacer, a crucial addition when installing an aluminum charge cooler. While an aluminum charge cooler offers improved core performance and cooling capacity, it can also lead to direct heat transfer from the head to the manifold, resulting in heat soak and elevated intake air temperatures (IATs). Our Phenolic Spacer is designed to mitigate these issues by reducing heat transfer and improving thermal efficiency.
Manufactured from G11 Epoxy sheet, this spacer excels in heat resistance and mechanical strength. With an 8mm thickness, it provides an effective barrier against heat soak, ensuring optimal performance in high-temperature environments. The spacer is machined to accommodate factory O-rings for a secure, leak-free seal, and these O-rings are included with the product.
Features:
- Effective Heat Management: Reduces heat transfer from the head to the charge cooler, lowering IATs and enhancing overall performance
- 8mm Thickness: Provides a substantial barrier to minimize heat soak
- G11 Epoxy Sheet Construction: Offers high mechanical strength, low water absorption, and maintains 50% of its structural strength at temperatures exceeding 300°F
- Factory Compatibility: Machined to accept factory O-rings for a precise, secure fit
- High-Temperature Resilience: Suitable for continuous use in high-heat applications, adhering to Mil-I-24768/3, Type GEB specifications
What's Included:
- 1 G11 Phenolic Spacer
- 1 Set of O-Rings
Fitment Notes:
- Longer Studs or Bolts: May be required when introducing a phenolic spacer into your system
G11 Phenolic Specifications:
G-11 phenolic is similar to G-10 in terms of mechanical properties and composition but is better suited for continuous use at higher temperatures. It offers high mechanical strength, low water absorption, and a low dissipation factor, making it ideal for critical high-heat applications.
