Forge Motorsport Uprate Chargecooler for KTM XBOW

As dedicated track tools go, not many cars have the ‘fitness for purpose’ that the KTM XBOW has. Designed from the outset to be a track-focussed weapon, you might think that it has all the bases covered – but, like any production car, there are still many areas for improvement. A point perfectly proved by Forge Motorsport’s hand-finished chargecooler kit for the bonkers machine.

Although the standard part copes on an unstressed, unmodified car, it has been known to fail if either the engine is tuned – or driven hard for a prolonged period of time. The Forge ‘cooler improves on the factory’s plastic-capped design by being made entirely out of aerospace grade aluminium, as well as featuring a core some 25% larger than the original. Factor in optimised internal flow-dynamics and peerless build quality and this beautifully-engineered upgrade makes quiet a case for itself.

During independent road testing this unit repeatedly recorded a reduction in intake temperatures of at least 10 degrees over the original unit, with much greater differences recorded during track or competition use. These lower charge temperatures not only liberate a great deal more performance from the KTM’s Audi powerplant, but also help reduce strain and wear on the engine, increasing its longevity.

Despite its increased size, the Forge uprated Chargecooler fits quickly and easily in the factory position, using all original fixings and mount points as well as taking all original hoses and clips. Priced at £895.00 + VAT, it’s a performance essential for any hard-driven KTM.

For more information, visit forgemotorsport.co.uk.