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CSF High Performance Heat Exchanger for 12C & P11 McLaren MP4-12C / 650S / 675LT

CSF’s Turbocharger Heat Exchangers for the McLaren MP4-12C and 650S / 675LT are engineered to address the inherent limitations of the factory charge-air-cooling system. While the OEM coolers are adequate at stock power levels, they become overwhelmed by the increased heat generated from larger turbochargers and elevated boost pressures. CSF’s upgraded units are purpose-built as a true plug-and-play, drop-in solution, providing substantially greater cooling capacity and quicker recovery from heat soak. Featuring a larger, more efficient core paired with CSF’s proprietary cooling technology, these heat exchangers extract significantly more heat from the charge-air stream. The result is reduced intake air temperatures under both high-performance driving and power-enhanced applications. Their 100% TIG-welded, all-aluminum construction further enhances durability and long-term reliability in demanding environments. Installation requires no cutting or permanent modification, preserving the integrity of the vehicle. Each set includes upgraded metal rock guards for added protection against road and track debris. With this package, CSF delivers a top-tier cooling upgrade for McLaren owners who demand maximum performance, protection, and quality.

Design & Engineering

CSF recognizes the McLaren M838TE engine as a standout example of modern twin-turbo V8 engineering, capable of producing remarkable horsepower for its displacement. However, overall performance is constrained by the amount of heat that can be extracted from the charge-air system, with the factory front mount heat exchangers becoming the primary bottleneck. To address this, the objective of CSF’s upgrade is to reduce intake air temperatures (IATs) at higher boost levels and deliver faster recovery from unavoidable heat soak. CSF’s engineering team meticulously developed the most efficient heat exchangers possible that still integrate seamlessly within the OEM housing pods.

OEM VS CSF

The factory heat exchangers are very well designed and efficient like most of the systems on these McLarens. However, they were optimized to function at factory power and boost levels so there was definitely room for improvement. Both the factory and CSF heat exchanger cores have 39 Cooling Tubes and 40 Fin Rows. However, the CSF units feature a 54mm 2-Row core. This is a huge upgrade over the 1-Row core found in the factory coolers. The CSF core also utilizes CSF’s Exclusive B-Tube Technology which increases the heat transfer by approximately 15% over regular oval welded tubes. In addition, the super-efficient multi-louvered fins maximize airflow through the core for the best possible performance.

5-Pass Design

CSF’s heat exchangers employ a 5-pass design that significantly increases coolant dwell time within the charge-air system, maximizing heat rejection. With each pass through the core, more heat is extracted, allowing coolant to return to the charge-air coolers at a temperature as close to ambient as possible for consistently lower intake air temperatures and improved performance.

Plug and Play Installation

CSF designs its heat exchangers to integrate seamlessly into the factory pods, requiring no cutting or modification. The original equipment foam strips are reused to properly seal and seat the heat exchangers within the pods, optimizing airflow and overall cooling efficiency.

Features

Significantly reduces intake air temperatures (IATs) for maximum performance (with Faster Heat Soak Recovery)
2-Row – 54mm ultra high-performance core
New 5mm tall ultra efficient fins with a multi-louvered design
5-Pass core design & OEM Style inlet / outlet connections
Cooling tubes with CSF’s exclusive B-Tube technology
Pre-plugged 1/8th NPT temperature sensor ports
100% All aluminum TIG-welded construction
Includes detachable rock guards
Satin black finish for OEM+ look
True plug-and-play “drop-in fitment”

Applications

McLaren MP4-12C: 12C (2011-2014)
[M838T – 3.8L V8 twin-turbo]
McLaren 650S: P11 (2014-2017)
[M838T – 3.8L V8 twin-turbo]
McLaren 675LT: P11 (2015-2017)
[M838TL – 3.8L V8 twin-turbo]

Notes

There is overlap on 650S and 675LT applications, CSF recommends confirming the correct part with a McLaren dealer using the vehicle’s VIN. The difference between the two is core height: CSF #8212 is approximately 59 mm taller than CSF #8213.
Sold individually, all applications require two heat exchangers (Left & Right)
Compatible with spider models

About CSF

The Racing & High Performance Division of CSF Inc. is dedicated to designing and producing the world’s most advanced, efficient, and dependable cooling solutions. CSF offers a broad range of state-of-the-art cooling systems, with over 250 distinct applications. These include high-performance all-aluminum direct-fit radiators, intercoolers, and oil coolers, as well as bespoke manufacturing tailored for racecars, power sports, off-road vehicles, marine, and industrial applications. Every cooling solution from CSF is meticulously crafted to ensure optimal engine temperature management, even in the most rigorous driving scenarios. With a legacy spanning over 50 years and more than 40 million cooling units distributed worldwide, CSF is widely regarded as a luminary in the industry.

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The Bulletproof Automotive website contains many thousands of products purchased in multiple different currencies. All of the prices are entered manually and accurately at the time of entry. Due to the consistently fluctuating international exchange rates, at times prices may not be able to be honored at their original intended rate. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, unfortunately our website is unable to compensate dynamically for what can at times be volatile changes in the cost of items due to currency values fluctuating, changes in prices from suppliers, changes in shipping and import duties, and other factors. Rest assured that any order you place on line will be at zero risk to you in this area. If in the event your order cannot be fulfilled at the original intended website price we will offer you a 100% refund, no questions asked. We will continue to do our best to maintain updated prices and we will always continue to offer our price match guarantees as well to ensure our prices are always the best for you. In short, prices may change without notice. It is always advised to give us a call prior to placing your order online to confirm availability and to confirm current pricing.

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Items that are in stock in the US, either at Bulletproof’s warehouse or at a supplier’s warehouse, are generally delivered within 7-10 days. Special order items from overseas take considerably longer. As a courtesy Bulletproof offers delivery estimates to our customers which take into consideration manufacturer availability and shipping schedule. These estimates represent our best guess based on previous orders from the manufacturer and do not in any way imply a guaranteed delivery window. Many manufacturers work in a “just in time” inventory system and often take 2-20+ weeks to produce an item once an order is submitted. All deliverable items are then sent to our Japanese warehouse. Bulletproof ships a minimum of one full ocean freight container every month from Japan, oftentimes more than one a month. Ocean freight takes an average of 4 weeks. Typically it breaks down to one week in Japan for paperwork and customs, two weeks by boat and one week in US customs/clearance. Due to the wide number of variables between manufacturer and shipping schedules, delivery estimates are simply just that – estimates. We attempt to estimate conservatively and we usually deliver faster than our estimates suggest. It is not Bulletproof’s policy to guarantee delivery time of any special order item, this is impossible for us to do. By ordering you acknowledge that there is no required delivery ETA and an order may not be canceled or altered due to manufacturing or shipping delays, all ETA’s are provided as a best guess only. Please review the full Terms & Conditions here.

BP Pricing Difference

We do pricing a little differently on our JDM brands and we believe in making things simple and clear. No hidden fees or surcharges. Every price you see includes the shipping cost to our office in Los Angeles, California and all the associated taxes/duties/fees for bringing the products into the US. The only shipping you ever pay is from our facility in the US to your location. Be wary of resellers that don’t include the cost of international shipping in their pricing on JDM parts. While we believe we’ll always have the lowest all-in price on JDM products, we offer a price match guarantee for all authentic parts purchased from authorized dealers as well. For many international customers, it’s much more affordable to ship from the USA than from Japan directly, as the air freight and ocean freight costs are typically much less. However, for customers looking to ship directly from Japan outside of North America, or domestically in Japan, we can provide pricing specifically for that scenario. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any pricing questions or concerns. Please email us at sales@bulletproofautomotive.com with any inquiries.

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About CSF

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