Anyone working on modern combustion engines probably has noticed, that a big shift to water cooled intakes is happening. The gains are confirmed from our customers that have shared impressive results after thorough testing of our previous models (TDI, om606 and 605 intakes with integrated water to air cooler). That is why we're adding an intercooled intake for the OM648/613 beast to our portfolio. Not a very obvious fact is that the 648/613 has a larger cylinder block with greater cylinder spacing than the famous BMW m57, in our opinion the Mercedes design is way more practical and serviceable, and has greater performance potential. Here are some specs of our produrct: -Water has a much higher thermal conductivity than air - roughly 13 to 20 times more effective at transferring heat -Water absorbs significantly more heat than air, allowing it to cool the intake charge faster and more effectively, even in compact, high-performance, or high-heat environments. -Water-to-air systems use a smaller intercooler core and allow for much shorter piping. They can significantly reduce air charge volume, leading to quicker turbo response. -Water-to-air systems are less dependent on high vehicle speeds for airflow to be effective, making them ideal for drag racing or street use, as they handle heat spikes better. -Ice Capability: For drag racing or short bursts, the coolant reservoir can be filled with ice, allowing the intake charge to be cooled below ambient temperature. Specs: -high performance core capable of cooling up to 800 hp that features billet end tanks -robust construction allowing for high boost levels -big internal volume with shared zones before and after the intercooler core -76mm intake port for no bottleneck operation -customizable configuration - your unit can have it's inlet facing up, down, front or back -compact design that will work with most engine bays and brake booster setups -powder coated with wrinkle finish grey as default -manifold will work with OEM mounting hardware -Plenum will have 2x m6 threads for boost reference and 4x m6 threads for bracing the manifold -two ORB10 outlets for the wet side of things -looks tits as all our intakes NOTE: We start shipping ordered manifolds at the end of November 2026! NOTE: Manifolds are on the lower price until the end of 2026! NOTE: Bracing the manifold is mandatory!