Top 6 Best Intercooler Upgrades for Your Can-Am Maverick X3 (2024)

The Can-Am Maverick X3 is well-regarded for its noteworthy handling and impressive power as well as its purposeful design language. As one of the most popular built-for-anything, high-performance UTVs on the market, the Can-Am Maverick X3 lets you explore the off-road and live like a, well, maverick. At the heart of the Maverick X3 is the most powerful side-by-side engine available anywhere, with maximum reliability and performance to boot. This machine also includes upgraded pistons, a larger turbocharger, an ultra-efficient and durable intercooler, and a high-performance air filter that will propel you ahead of the pack and keep you there. Every day, riders across the world are setting record victories and exploring thousands of miles of off-road land, proving just how ahead of its time the Maverick X3 is.

With that said, many Can-Am owners look to upgrade the stock intercooler to ensure their vehicles are running optimally at all times. After all, the intercooler is essentially a heat exchanger and is a vital part of your UTV’s performance as its primary job is to remove heat and cool down the air that’s been compressed by the turbo before it enters the engine. To put it simply, it makes sure that heat buildup under the engine bay is at a minimum so as to not negatively impact performance. By working to keep engine temperatures down, you are improving overall efficiency and functionality at the same time. We have compiled a list of the top six intercooler upgrades you could do to your Can-Am Maverick X3 to ensure it keeps its cool (no pun intended) adventure after adventure. You can also browse through our entire inventory of intercooler parts for your machine right here.

1.Wagner Tuning Competition Intercooler Kit for Can-Am Maverick1000R Turbo

The Wagner Tuning Competition Intercooler Kit for the Can-Am Maverick is a top choice for its proven performance and durable quality. The result of swapping out the stock intercooler with this upgraded one is optimum cooling of the charged air with a clear increase in performance that you can feel! This high-performance intercooler has a core that measures 280mm x 254mm x105mm and, thus, offers 85 percent more charge air volume compared to the original stock intercooler. The newly developed competition core supports an extremely high ratio of airflow and is also very light for added benefit.

The weight of the complete intercooler is only 4.5 kilograms – that’s just under 10 pounds! The connection diameter is increased to 55mm for in- and outlet. With this intercooler kit, your UTV will experience excellent cooling properties with minimum backpressure making it the perfect choice for racers too. The Wagner Tuning Competition Intercooler mounts directly to the Can-Am Maverick’s original mounting points and is super easy to install (1:1 exchange).

Features:

• Dimensions: 280mm x 254mm x105mm
• 85% Increase in Charge Air Volume Compared to OEM
• Newly Developed Competition Core
• Complete Intercooler Weighs Just 4.5kg
• Includes All Mounting Hardware and Instructions

2.Agency Power Intercooler Upgrade for 2020+ Can-Am Maverick X3

The Agency Power Intercooler Upgrade for the Cam-Am Maverick X3 demonstrates improvements across the board, no matter if the machine is all stock or heavily modded. Agency Power designed this intercooler upgrade for the 2020 model year to be the best-performing and most effective product on the market for UTV owners. The brand’s team of expert engineers set out to build this intercooler with two goals in mind: maximize the engine’s efficiency and deliver perfect fitment. The team optimized the size of the intercooler in order to max out its core volume while still retaining the factory shrouds.

Agency Power understands that heat soak is the ultimate enemy and can rob power from the engine. To effectively reduce charge air temperatures and keep the Can-Am engine running cool, AP utilizes a massive 12″x11″x4″ bar-and-plate aluminum core. This offers much greater air volume than a stock Maverick X3 intercooler and increases the surface area available to be cooled by outside air passing over the cooling fins. Speaking of, AP also greatly increased the fin density to allows for even more contact with virtually no drop in boost pressure.

When installing this upgrade, there is no need for any cutting or modifications; that’s because the intercooler is designed to be a direct replacement for the Maverick X3’s factory one. This upgrade uses the OEM fan and intercooler duct cover and works with the factory intercooler hoses or Agency Power blow-off valve hose.

Features

• Greatly Increased Thermal Efficiency Compared to Stock
• Massive 12″x11″x4″ Bar and Plate Core for Maximum Efficiency
• Cast Aluminum End Tanks Add Strength And Durability
• OEM Sized Inlet and Outlet Ensures Compatability w/ Stock or Aftermarket Intercooler Pipes
• Direct-Fit Replacement, No Cutting Needed
• Compatible with OEM Fan and Shroud
• Raw Aluminum Finish

3.Agency Power Intercooler Upgrade for Can-Am Maverick X3 Turbo DS / RS / RC

The factory intercooler on your Maverick X3 is prone to heat soak with its location. That’s why Can-Am mounted a large fan to the bottom to help draw the air out. An upgraded intercooler can vastly improve the performance of your Can-Am X3 and ensure that your UTV is running at its best at all times. The Agency Power Silver Intercooler Upgrade for Can-Am Maverick X3 Turbo DS / RS / RC is designed to improve the issue of charge temperatures that lead to heat soak and power-robbing to ensure you don’t lose any of the great performance the Maverick X3 is known for. Whether you are running a stock tune or high-performance power kit, this intercooler will help drop temps to keep the air that goes into your engine cool. And we all know by now that colder air is what every engine and turbocharger needs to perform at the highest level.

The Agency Power intercooler upgrade is a must for those that run their X3 hard. It works as a direct replacement for the stock intercooler and even uses the OEM fan and intercooler duct cover. It also works with the factory intercooler hoses or Agency Power blow-off valve hose. With larger end tanks, the bar and plate core are 1.50 inches thicker than stock. In order to prove the results of this intercooler, AP tested it back to back with a stock intercooler on a modified Can-Am X3. With the only variable being the intercooler, AP’s testing scenario was to conduct full pulls on the dyno 5 times in a row, and on the 6th run, data log the charge air temperatures. The Agency Power intercooler only rose to 124ºF while the OEM intercooler spiked to 130­ºF – a nearly 5 percent difference in temperature!

Features:

• Polished Intercooler with Cast End Tanks
• Works with factory fan and hoses
• Delivers 5% improvement over stock
• Great for Stock or High Powered Cars

4.Agency Power Intercooler Race Duct Cover for Can-Am Maverick X3

The Agency Power Intercooler Race Duct Cover is a product that all Can-Am Maverick X3 owners should get. The simple design can really benefit your UTV’s overall performance and efficiency. This upgraded duct cover increases the center scoop from 1.5 inches to 4 inches tall and each side scoop from 1.5 inches to 2 inches with a 4-inch width. The intercooler duct cover increases inlet airflow by more than 40 percent from 32 cubic inches to 46 cubic inches. This product is made from a durable ABS plastic similar to the stock one and features a smooth black finish. It also features the AP logo on it and is designed to seamlessly fit over the stock intercooler or the Agency Power intercoolers (listed above). For Can-Am owners who want to further customize it, the cover can be easily primed and painted to your heart’s desire.

Basically, if you want to improve how your intercooler works at the track or on the trail, then the Agency Power Intercooler Race Duct Cover is a must for you. To put it into perspective, intercoolers work by taking the airflow from the outside to cool the hot air inside the intercooler components. Getting more airflow to the intercooler helps this process which is why you may see many off-roaders cut their bumpers or grilles to improve the flow of air.

In Can-Am X3 intercooled models, the air is directed to the intercooler with a cover that incorporates ducts/scoops right behind the rear seats. The inlets on this cover feed the top side of the intercooler with the fresh air it needs to perform at its best. Agency Power designed this Race Duct Cover by using the same location and improving the size of the scoops. All in all, this is the ideal OEM replacement product that is both stylish and highly functional to guarantee better airflow to your Maverick X3’s intercooler.

Features:

• Made from Durable ABS Plastic
• Smooth Black Finish with AP Logo
• Finish Allow To Be Primed / Painted
• Increases Air Inlet Flow by 40%
• Comes with New Hardware

5.Agency Power Intercooler Fan Upgrade for Can-Am Maverick X3 Turbo

Upgrade your 2017 Can-Am Maverick X3 with 154 horsepower to the 2018+ Can-Am X3 with 172 horsepower using this new fan upgrade from Agency Power. This horsepower upgrade requires a 2018+ Can-Am X3 fuel pump, ECU tune, and this fan. If you are researching this part, you will find that you can only purchase the intercooler with the fan from the dealer – and that’s a $675+ part! The OEM manufacturer of the fan is SPAL of Italy. These were directly made for Can-Am vehicles to handle the increase in horsepower by using a more powerful electric motor and different fan blade design. This increases the CFM which, consequently, helps keep the power up and air charge temperatures down.

The Agency Power Intercooler Fan Upgrade is an absolute must-have part for any 2017 Can-Am Maverick X3 owners looking to increase their power and performance. It can also be used as a direct OEM replacement of the stock one should anything happen to it. Agency Power has put the correct connector on the SPAL fan to make this a 100% plug-and-play part with a seamless installation.

Includes:

• SPAL OEM Can-Am Fan
• Can-Am Plug-and-Play Connector

6.Agency Power Intercooler Fan Shroud for Can-Am Maverick X3 Turbo

Upgrading the intercooler or adding an intercooler to the Can-Am X3 120 horsepower and 154 horsepower models is one of the best and most necessary mods you can do to get the most power from your machine. For those that have the 154-horsepower version, the only difference between that and the 2018+ 172-horsepower version is the fan (as aforementioned), which you can buy and install without issue. For those that have the non-intercooled version, you could purchase the upgraded fan and the Agency Power larger intercooler, but there is no way to bolt them on together. Can-Am does not sell just the shroud, unfortunately; but Agency Power does!

The Agency Power Intercooler Fan Shroud is to be used with the stock intercooler or the larger AP intercooler to give you a full bolt-on solution that delivers real results. The Intercooler Fan Shroud is crafted from aluminum that yields a tough construction with PEM nuts and hardware for ease of installation. Each shroud is finished in a sleek black powder coat for the ultimate durability. The fan shroud mounts directly to the factory or Agency Power intercooler. Combined with an upgraded fan kit, this product will increase cooling so that you can experience the most power out of your Can-Am X3 Turbo.

Features:

• Durable Aluminum Construction
• Powder-Coated Black Finish
• Includes Hardware to Install to Fan and Intercooler

Bonus:If you want to forgo buying all of the parts mentioned above separately, you may opt for theUpgraded Intercooler Package for the Can-Am Maverick X3 HERE.