Upgrade All-Aluminum Tube-Fin Intercooler for 2008-2010 Ford 6.4L Powerstroke F250 F350 F450 F550 | SPELAB

Description

Say goodbye to prone-to-failure plastic end tanks. The SPELAB All-Aluminum Tube-Fin Intercooler is the ultimate durability upgrade for your 2008-2010 Ford 6.4L Powerstroke.

Engineered to work in harmony with your vehicle's cooling system, this Tube-Fin core features an aerodynamic fin design that maximizes pass-through airflow. This helps ensure your radiator receives sufficient air to keep engine coolant temperatures stable—even during towing—while delivering significantly cooler intake charge air than the factory unit. Featuring 100% aluminum end tanks, it permanently eliminates the risk of bursting under boost, a notorious failure point of the stock plastic-crimped intercooler.

Designed for the daily driver, tow rig, and work truck, this intercooler offers the perfect balance of rapid heat dissipation (fast recovery) and lightweight efficiency. It delivers the reliability you need without the unnecessary weight or heat soak of a competition-style core.

Fitment

• 2008-2010 Ford F-250/F-350/F-450/F-550 6.4L Powerstroke
  

Key Features

• Protect Your Cooling Stack (Critical for 6.4L)
  The 6.4L Powerstroke engine bay is tightly packed. Our Tube-Fin core features an aerodynamic fin design that allows more ambient air to pass through the intercooler and reach your radiator and fan clutch. This helps prevent engine coolant overheating during long drives or towing, a distinct advantage over thicker, denser cores.
  

• Eliminate the "Weak Link"
  Factory intercoolers use crimped plastic end tanks that are notorious for cracking and leaking boost. The SPELAB unit features solid aluminum end tanks welded to the core, ensuring it can handle factory and tuned boost levels without failing.
  

• Superior Heat Dissipation
  The advanced aluminum alloy construction and Tube-Fin structural design allow for rapid thermal exchange. This means the intercooler sheds heat quickly after a hard pull or heavy load, reducing heat soak more effectively than aging stock units. It’s the ideal setup for stop-and-go traffic or variable driving conditions where quick temperature recovery is essential for consistent power.
  

• Lightweight Efficiency
  Weighing significantly less than heavy-duty competition coolers, this unit puts less strain on your radiator support and mounts while still delivering excellent cooling performance for daily duties and light-to-medium towing.
  
  

Specifications

Q: Why should I choose this Tube-Fin over a Bar-and-Plate?
A: Choose this Tube-Fin model if you use your truck primarily for daily driving, commuting, or light towing, and you want to ensure maximum airflow to your engine's radiator to prevent high water temps.
A: Choose our Bar-and-Plate model if you have a dedicated competition truck, upgraded large turbos, or tow extremely heavy loads (15k+ lbs) up steep grades constantly, where heat soak capacity is the only priority.

Q: Will this fit my stock piping?
A: Yes, this is a direct fit for the 2008-2010 6.4L Powerstroke OEM piping and mounting locations.

Q: Is this better than the OEM intercooler?
A: Absolutely. The OEM unit uses plastic tanks that crack over time. Ours is 100% aluminum, making it a permanent fix for reliability issues.

Q: Will this lower my EGTs?
A: Yes, by providing a denser, cooler air charge to the engine compared to a worn-out or leaking stock intercooler, you can expect more consistent EGTs and better throttle response.

Q: Is installation straightforward?
A: Yes, it installs in the stock location using factory mounting points.