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SKU #: PPE-115030010
MPN #: 115030010
PPE Air-To-Water Intercooler Kit 20-25 GM 3.0L Duramax LM2/LZ0
Description
Add style and performance to your 3.0L LM2 Duramax with the PPE Air-To-Water Intercooler kit. This intercooler kit not only upgrades the look of your engine when you pop the hood, but also increases cooling efficiency due to its all-aluminum bar and plate style construction, superior fin layout, and 2.4 times larger core.
The largest benefit to an upgraded intercooler is the cooler and denser charge air helps reduce exhaust gas temperatures and increases fuel economy. It also significantly improves the airflow and lowers the pressure drop by up to 17%, which results from the flow-optimized, cast aluminum end tanks and a 77 percent less restrictive core structure. This kit comes complete with a die-cast support bracket, a billet aluminum turbo adapter that replaces the turbo resonator, and PPE Performance Silicone Couplers and Coolant Hoses.
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FEATURES & BENEFITS:
- Drops charge air temperature 30+ degrees compared to factory intercooler
- Reduces inlet backpressure allowing the turbocharger to operate more efficiently
- Cooler charge air temperatures increase engine efficiency
- All-aluminum Bar And Plate-style construction
- 2.4 times larger core
- Denser charge air and increased airflow
- Reduced air pressure drops by up to 17%
- Lower intake air temp (IAT)
- Lower exhaust gas temperatures (EGTs)
- Increased fuel efficiency
- Easy, drop-in fit installation
KIT INCLUDES:
- PPE High-Performance Water-To-Air Intercooler
- New Cast Aluminum Mounting Bracket
- Aluminum Turbo Adapter
- High Quality Silicone Hoses
- NOx Control Module Bracket
- W-Style Worm Drive Clamps
- All Necessary Hardware
About PPE (Pacific Performance Eng.)
Browse PPE Diesel Parts Online by Make, Model, and Year.
Originally founded in 1985, Pacific Performance Engineering (PPE) is leading the way in the progression of diesel performance. Their roots started them in the diesel performance industry installing other manufacturers kits and components, which led to the release of their original product, the Duramaximizer, in 2001 to improve upon the power and efficiency of the LB7 Duramax, and is still in use today. Today, they are known for manufacturing dual CP3 kits, their line of Xcelerator programmers for numerous applications, upgraded oil pans, and nearly anything you can think of to improve the power and extend the life of your Duramax, Cummins or Powerstroke.
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Product Overview: PPE Air to Water Intercooler 20-22 GM 3.0L Duramax LM2
While the LM2 in your 2020-2022 Silverado/Sierra is a great platform to start with, GM left A LOT on the table when deciding how big to make their intercooler. Pacific Performance Engineering saw this and created a unit with a core 2.4 times larger than stock resulting in cooler EGTs, better mileage, and more power. The 3.0L Duramax in your half ton Chevy/GMC will be back on the road in no time as the installation is simple and straightforward.
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Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 4 reviews.
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Great upgrade
"Keeps intake temps down pre intake. Helps make the truck sound like a diesel. Improves airflow so easier on the turbo less back pressure to push against."
AWESOME!
"Fantastic! Way better flow than the tiny stock intercooler. Plus it looks cooler. 10/10 would recommend"
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"Got it quick and looks good. Haven’t had a chance to put it on yet though. Will give update then"
Q&A
- Have you dyno tested for a real hp gain ?
- The manufacturer hast not advertised any dyno testing for this, but the air density and IAT temp drops are definitely proven to increase power and fuel economy.
- Do you need to tune it once installed? Or is it just install and enjoy it? Also will this void my warranty?
- There is no tuning required after install, it is a plug and play kit.. And you will have to touch base with the dealer or the warranty holder to see if this will void warranty.