No Tune. Real Gains. — SXTH Element Front-Mount Intercooler for 2024+ Tacoma, 4Runner & Land Cruiser
The SXTH Element Front-Mount Intercooler is a direct bolt-on upgrade for the 2024+ Toyota Tacoma, 2025+ Toyota 4Runner, and 2024+ Land Cruiser LC250 — all sharing the same turbocharged 2.4L engine. The factory intercooler is sized conservatively; this bar-and-plate unit fills the entire grille opening, adding 11mm of height and 16mm of thickness for a 9% bump in frontal area and roughly 16% more internal volume. The result: pressure drop cuts in half, from 2.4 psi to 1.2 psi, and intake temps drop meaningfully — especially during sustained climbs, towing, or back-to-back runs where heat soak kills performance.
The best part: no tuning required. The intercooler works within the factory ECU's parameters — bolt it on, and drive. All factory sensors, the crash bar, and the active grille shutters are retained. No hacking, no cutting.
Dyno Results — Real Numbers, Real Conditions
The dyno charts below show back-to-back runs comparing the SXTH Element intercooler against stock. Peak output increased to 264.10 hp and 302.97 lb-ft of torque — gains of up to +15.5 hp and +14.4 lb-ft over stock. More importantly, the gains are consistent across the RPM range, not just at peak — that's what you feel on the trail or highway.
Best run comparison: SXTH Element vs OEM stock intercooler
All runs overlay — note the consistency of the SXTH runs vs. OEM heat soak degradation
RPM range zoom — broad mid-range gains, not just peak numbers
Specifications
- Core type: Bar-and-plate
- Size vs. OEM: +11mm height, +16mm thickness — ~9% more frontal area, ~16% more internal volume
- Pressure drop: 1.2 psi (vs. 2.4 psi OEM)
- Turbo outlet temp reduction: 48°F
- Post-intercooler temp reduction: 14°F
- End tanks: CNC-machined cast aluminum, pressure tested to 2x factory boost
- Finish: Silver heat-dissipating coating
- Tuning required: No
Fitment
Fits: 2024+ Toyota Tacoma, 2025+ Toyota 4Runner, and 2024+ Toyota Land Cruiser LC250 — all equipped with the 2.4L turbocharged engine. Direct bolt-on; retains factory crash bar, active grille shutters, and all OEM sensors.
FAQ
Does this require a tune?
No — this is one of the key advantages of the SXTH Element intercooler. It operates within factory ECU parameters. Bolt it on and drive. If you do add a tune later, the intercooler will complement it well, but it delivers real gains on a stock tune.
Does it fit all 2024+ Tacoma trims?
Yes — all 2024+ Tacoma trims with the 2.4L turbocharged engine. Also fits the 2025+ 4Runner and 2024+ Land Cruiser LC250, which share the same engine platform.
Will it affect my warranty?
The intercooler is a bolt-on replacement for the factory unit. It retains all factory sensors and does not require ECU modification.
What does the dyno show in real terms?
Up to +15.5 hp and +14.4 lb-ft of torque over stock, with peak output of 264.10 hp and 302.97 lb-ft. Gains are spread across the RPM range and remain consistent run after run — the bar-and-plate design resists heat soak that causes OEM performance to degrade on repeat runs.
What's included?
The intercooler unit. All mounting hardware to complete the bolt-on installation. Check the SXTH Element installation instructions for a complete hardware list.
