The 2018 SEMA Show was full of wild builds and new products. Closing out the 2018 year, one of the industry’s biggest hit was the 6.6-liter L5P Duramax trucks from GM. While they are still very new to everyone, aFe Power wasted no time in offering parts for these trucks so people can immediately get the most out of their new L5P.

On most intercoolers, or heat exchangers, they only utilize about a third of the intercooler or the sweet spot. The shortest distance between two points is a straight line, most coolers don’t utilize the top and bottom of coolers wasting a lot of space. What aFe has done with their intercoolers are utilized fluid directors on the sides.

The aFe intercooler for the L5P trucks as well as all of the other applications they cover come constructed in high-performance quality and make for a clean look.

When the air comes in, the directors force the air to both the top and bottom parts of the intercooler using the most possible surface area of the intercooler. For these new Duramax platforms, aFe Power is going to supply them all with better-flowing systems and improve the performance with these new intercooler designs.

This BladeRunner GT Series Intercooler with tubes represents the next generation of intercoolers by utilizing a 2-5/8in bar and plate core design and larger tubes to outflow stock by 10%. The unique BladeRunner end tanks are constructed out of 3/16in TIG-Welded aluminum plates. The use of the bar and plate core design allows for greater airflow and increased heat dissipation over the stock tube and fin design.

This BladeRunner Intercooler uses billet aluminum inlet and outlet for superior strength and durability. 100% TIG-Welded by certified craftsmen for race proven strength and durability. aFe Power’s BladeRunner intercooler tubes are constructed from 3in hot side and 3-1/2in cold side mandrel-bent aluminum tubing for maximum flow. The high-temp wrinkle-black powder-coat insulates the tubes from engine heat and protects them from corrosion. Smooth transition bends to decrease turbulence and minimize pressure loss, increasing horsepower, torque and lowering EGT’s.

This intercooler features four (4) 1/8in NPT ports on the back side of the intercooler for sensors or water-methanol injection and two (2) 1/8in NPT ports on the bottom for draining condensation or oil build up. In addition, one (1) 1/8in NPT port is provided on each tube.

Factory mounting locations, quality stainless steel spring-loaded T-Bolt clamps, and heavy-duty 5-ply polyester reinforced silicone couplings ensure a secure install. The cold side tube includes a factory-style quick connect with an O-ring seal for a quick and simple install and retains the factory air temp sensor for a hassle-free installation.

We are excited to see these companies offer parts for these new trucks as their popularity continues to grow. We look forward to testing one of these parts out in the near future. For more information about aFe Power and what they offer for you, be sure and check out their website.