Toyota Corolla GR (2023-) CSF High-Performance Stepped Core Intercooler

CSF High-Performance Stepped Core Intercooler – Toyota GR Corolla (Part No. 8285)

Description

Take your Toyota GR Corolla (2023+) to the next level with the CSF High-Performance Stepped Core Intercooler — a motorsport-proven cooling solution engineered to handle increased boost, horsepower, and track abuse without heat soak or pressure drop.

Designed as a true plug-and-play upgrade for the OEM unit, this intercooler features a bar-and-plate stepped core design that maximizes frontal surface area and cooling volume. Whether you’re running a tuned street car or building a track-ready machine, CSF’s intercooler ensures consistent charge temps and improved throttle response — even under extreme conditions.

Key Features

• ✅ Fits: Toyota GR Corolla (2023+)

• 🌀 Core Type: Stepped bar-and-plate, dual-pass cross-flow

• 📐 Dimensions:

  • Top Section: 27.5" x 5.5" x 2.5"

  • Bottom Section: 24" x 5.5" x 3.5"

  • Total volume: 651.47 in³ (vs. OEM 473.64 in³)

• 🔧 Mounting: OEM location, bolt-on install — no modifications required

• 🧊 Performance:

  • ~37°F (20.5°C) IAT drop vs. OEM

  • Minimal pressure drop

• 🏁 Design Highlights:

  • CNC-machined billet aluminum end tanks

  • Integrated cast air diverters for optimal flow distribution

  • Matte black thermal dispersion heat coating

  • Sensor provision & mounting tabs included

  • Hand TIG-welded construction

• 🇺🇸 Engineered in the USA

Why Choose the CSF GR Corolla Intercooler?

• 💨 Massive Cooling Efficiency
  37°F lower intake temps under load mean more consistent power and reduced risk of detonation, even during extended sessions.

• ⚙️ Track-Proven Durability
  Bar-and-plate construction with robust end tanks handles high boost and repeated thermal cycles better than the OEM tube-and-fin core.

• 🔧 True Drop-In Replacement
  Installs in the OEM position using stock mounting points, hoses, and connections. No cutting or trimming required.

• 🧪 Tested for Real-World Gains
  Developed in partnership with leading tuners and extensively road- and dyno-tested for both stock and tuned setups.

Technical Overview

In the Box

• 1x CSF Stepped Core Intercooler (Matte Black)

• Billet end tanks and mounting provisions

• Sensor port & plugs

• Installation guide