Do I have to use an Intercooler?
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Re:Do I have to use an Intercooler?
They cool the air a lot.
There are too many factors to be able to say how many degrees, but it mainly depends on the IC effeciency.
EX. In a perfect world....If the IC is 80% effecient, it would remove 80% of the heat that the compressor added to the intake charge.
Worth the time and energy to make it a part of your system.
There are too many factors to be able to say how many degrees, but it mainly depends on the IC effeciency.
EX. In a perfect world....If the IC is 80% effecient, it would remove 80% of the heat that the compressor added to the intake charge.
Worth the time and energy to make it a part of your system.
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Re:Do I have to use an Intercooler?
Originally Posted by hanknmorgan
how much do they actually cool the charge temp. I realize it depends on the IC itself, but as a ballpark, how many degrees are we talking 10+?
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Re:Do I have to use an Intercooler?
Really, they dont do much below 40. Makes sense cause they are air cooled, but doesnt that rob power at lower speeds. Thats where I want my speed and power, daily driving around town, to and from work, etc.
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Re:Do I have to use an Intercooler?
Originally Posted by hanknmorgan
Really, they dont do much below 40. Makes sense cause they are air cooled, but doesnt that rob power at lower speeds. Thats where I want my speed and power, daily driving around town, to and from work, etc.
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Re:Do I have to use an Intercooler?
to me, i probably wouldnt run w/o one! after driving for about 45 minutes straight, i stopped and touched my intercooler one day. the first inlet where the turbo pushes air was somewhat warm(moderate temp) and the side going to the throttle body was freaking COLD! so i know it makes a noticable difference in performance! just get one, even if its a shitty smic, it will still help some.....especially for the d-series ( you need all the power you can get to take out those b-series!)
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Re:Do I have to use an Intercooler?
Originally Posted by hanknmorgan
This may be dumb, but do I really need an intercooler?
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Re:Do I have to use an Intercooler?
Originally Posted by projekteg
Originally Posted by hanknmorgan
This may be dumb, but do I really need an intercooler?
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