THERMAL DISPERSION: THE BEST COATING FOR INTERCOOLERS

Heat Dispersant Coatings are the Ultimate in Performance Cooling

CSF customers are always looking for anything that can give them a competitive edge. Once the design and engineering are maximized though, what more can you do? The engineering team here at CSF asked that same question and the answer was Thermal Dispersant/Dispersion coatings.

Thermal Dispersant/Dispersion coatings aren’t super new, but they have not be heavily used the aftermarket performance industry. However, when looking for ways to improve intercooler performance for the most demanding clientele, it was worth testing.

What is a Thermal Dispersant/Dispersion Coating and how does it work?

Thermal Dispersant/Dispersion Coatings are submicron coatings with extremely high thermal conductivity. Due to their density and chemical composition they offer highly efficient heat transfer. In the case of a coated heat exchanger like an intercooler, the higher thermal conductivity of the coating helps draw heat to the surface of the part. As air passes over the intercooler that higher conductivity increases the rate at which the heat is drawn from the system. The resulting benefits are compounding. The faster dissipation of heat from the surface of the intercooler creates a larger gradient of thermodynamic disequilibrium. Consequently, heat is drawn out of the intercooler more rapidly. This benefit combined with the already highly efficient CSF Intercooler systems produces the best heat management possible.

In very simple terms, these coatings act as a massive heat sink for your heat exchanger (in this case the intercooler).

TEST RESULTS

CSF first tested the Thermal Dispersion Black coating on a set of the Audi C8 RS6/RS7 Twin Intercoolers (CSF #8194). Using the standard raw billet aluminum finish as a baseline test, the Thermal Black coating was able to dissipate heat about 15% faster.

What does this mean exactly? There will be a small improvement in the amount of heat that the intercooler is able to remove from the system and in turn lowering your IATs. However, the biggest benefit will be in the coolers ability to combat heat soak. The faster an intercooler system can disperse/dissipate heat, the less heat soak the system will experience.

OTHER BENEFITS

While the cooling improvement is the biggest benefit of this coating, it’s definitely not the only one. A satin black finish gives your engine bay a very OEM+ high performance look. Black finishes have been the most popular finish on aftermarket parts for years because of look they invoke. Think of a black suit, black tie, and black shoes. They’re just classy, timeless, and never go out of style.

The coating not only looks amazing with its stealthy satin black color, it is also incredibly durable. The coating has a Scratch/Pencil Hardness of 7H. This is the same hardness and scratch resistance as Quartz. It is also resistant to chemicals that you’ll typically find or use in an engine bay. Gasoline, Carb Cleaner, and most other engine cleaning products will not damage the finish.

MORE READILY AVAILABLE

Share information about your brand with yCSF has offered Thermal Dispersion coatings for several years now as a custom finish option on several Intercoolers and Charge-Air Coolers. Over the past year, the finish has become very popular. So much so that CSF is now offering the Thermal Black Heat Dispersion finish as a standard option on several systems to reduce wait times for customers. Please note these finishes are still available as a custom order option for all CSF Cooling Products upon request.Typical lead times for custom finishes is 3-4 weeks. However, with distributors and dealers now stocking the Thermal Black Heat Dispersion parts, you no longer have to wait those extra weeks to get your parts.our customers. Describe a product, make announcements, or welcome customers to your store.

CSF THERMAL BLACK HEAT DISPERSION PARTS

CSF plans to keep adding to the list of coolers with the Thermal Black Heat Dispersion as a standard finish option. Listed below are the parts currently available.

B58 CHARGE-AIR COOLER MANIFOLD ( CSF #8200B )

Applications:

  • Price: £4,599.00 GBP
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AUDI RS6/RS7 HIGH-PERFORMANCE TWIN INTERCOOLERS ( CSF #8194B )

Applications:

  • 2020+ Audi C8 RS6
  • 2020+ Audi C8 RS7

  • Price: £4,199.00 GBP
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FERRARI 488/PISTA/F8 HIGH-PERFORMANCE TWIN INTERCOOLERS ( CSF #8210B )

Applications:

  • 2016-2019 Ferrari 488 GTB
  • 2016-2019 Ferrari 488 Spider
  • 2019-2021 Ferrari 488 Pista
  • 2019-2021 Ferrari 488 Pista Spider
  • 2020+ Ferrari F8 Tributo
  • 2020+ Ferrari F8 Spider

  • Price: £5,999.00 GBP
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URUS / RS Q8 / SQ8 / SQ7 HIGH-PERFORMANCE TWIN INTERCOOLERS ( CSF #8211)

Applications:

  • 2019+ Lamborghini Urus
  • 2020+ Audi RS Q8
  • 2020+ Audi SQ8
  • 2020+ Audi SQ7

  • Price: £5,999.00 GBP
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AVAILABLE AS A CUSTOM FINISH OPTION

CSF will still be offering the Thermal Black Heat Dispersion finish as a custom option on many Intercoolers and Charge-Air Coolers. Listed below are some of the coolers ordered by customers. In addition, CSF also offers a Thermal Dispersion Grey Coating coating. This is standard finish on some products but has been popular as a custom finish as well. Offering similar thermal properties to the Thermal Black Heat Dispersion coating, the Thermal Dispersion Grey Coating might be the right option for you.

B58 CHARGE-AIR COOLER MANIFOLD ( CSF #8200C )

  • Applications:
  • MSRP/MAP: $4,599.00 USD
  • Thermal Dispersion Finish Additional Cost: £0.00
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BMW F90 M5 & F9X M8 HIGH-PERFORMANCE CHARGE COOLERS ( CSF #8178)

  • Applications:
  • Thermal Dispersion Finish Additional Cost: +£165
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BMW F8X TOP MOUNT DUAL-PASS CHARGE-AIR COOLER ( CSF #8082R)

  • Applications:
  • Thermal Dispersion Finish Additional Cost: +£165
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BMW F1X M5/M6 HIGH-PERFORMANCE CHARGE COOLERS ( CSF #8109R)

Applications:

  • 2012-2015 BMW F10 M5 (Sedan)
  • 2013-2018 BMW F13 M6 (Coupe)
  • 2013-2018 BMW F12 M6 (Convertible)
  • 2014-2019 BMW F06 M6 Gran Coupe

Thermal Dispersion Finish Additional Cost: +£165

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MCLAREN 720S / 765LT HIGH-PERFORMANCE CHARGE-AIR COOLERS ( CSF #8186)

Applications:

  • 2017+ McLaren 720S (Does Not Fit Spyder Models)
  • 2021 McLaren 765LT (Does Not Fit Spyder Models)

  • MSRP/MAP: £5,999.00 GBP
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PORSCHE 991 TURBO HIGH-PERFORMANCE TWIN INTERCOOLERS ( CSF #8112)

Applications:

  • 2013-2016 Porsche 911 Turbo (S)
  • 2016-2019 Porsche 911 Turbo (S/Exclusive)

  • MSRP/MAP: £2,299.00 GBP
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