Fixing heat soak with a better heat exchanger cts v

If you've spent any time behind the wheel of a supercharged Cadillac, you probably know that upgrading your heat exchanger cts v setup is one of the first things you should do if you plan on making more power. The CTS-V, especially the second and third generations, is an absolute beast from the factory, but it has one major Achilles' heel: heat. These cars use a liquid-to-air intercooler system to keep the intake air temperatures (IATs) in check, and while the stock parts are fine for a grocery run, they start to struggle the second you add a smaller pulley or spend a day at the track. ...

April 30, 2026 · 6 min · Mandeep AlverÃ