September 30, 2025

Conflux Water Charge Air Cooler vs Microtube Heat Exchanger

Discover how Conflux’s Water Charge Air Coolers outperform microtube intercoolers in motorsport. automotive

The New Standard in Motorsport Thermal Management: The Conflux Water Charge Air Cooler

Discover how Conflux’s WCAC technology delivers game-changing performance advantages that surpass traditional microtube intercoolers in every critical metric. Get the independent test data that proves why elite motorsport teams are making the switch.

Why Race Engineers are Making the Switch to Water Charge Air Cooling

The Conflux Water Charge Air Cooler (WCAC) represents a paradigm shift in motorsport thermal management, outperforming the industry’s standard through breakthrough engineering. Developed over multiple years in collaboration with motorsport and high-performance automotive teams, this next-generation intercooler technology delivers measurable competitive advantages where fractions of seconds determine victory.

Proven on Track – Developed with Formula 1 and high-performance automotive teams, delivering race-validated reliability and independent third party calorimetry testing.
Game-Changing Core Design – The Conflux Core™ contains intricate geometry to maximize heat transfer while reducing pressure drop.
Adaptable to Any Package – Parametric design approach fits diverse form factors for tight engine bays.
From Track to Road – Conflux’s F1 cooling technology is now powering the next generation of hypercars and supercars.

44% reduction in air-side pressure drop

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FAQs

What is a Water Charge Air Cooler (WCAC) and why use it in racing?

A WCAC is a liquid-to-air intercooler that cools compressed intake air using a closed coolant circuit, increasing air density to improve combustion efficiency, power, and reliability under race conditions.

How does WCAC design impact integration in tightly packaged powertrains?

Parametric, configurable WCAC architectures adapt to unique packaging constraints while maintaining uniform flow distribution and thermal stability, reducing redesign risk and integration time in modern engine bays.

How does Conflux's WCAC cost compare to microtube intercoolers?

The Conflux Water Charge Air Cooler solution is positioned at a fraction of typical microtube system costs while targeting lower pressure losses and stable intake temperatures, helping teams realize performance gains without premium microtube pricing.

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