Intercooler Question
 

If I started to do a custom turbo project and run without an intercooler(lack of funds and still trying to find a good position for it), is it bad(maybe blown motor) to run without one or will I be ok? Do intercoolers add any HP at all or do they just keep cool?
Thanks for the help guys

Re:Intercooler Question
 

intercoolers do both cool air and make hp. They do it by cooling the air before it hits your throttle body into the engine.
colder air = better charge = more hp

Re:Intercooler Question
 

Its ok if you dont have one right off the bat, sometimes its one of the hardest componets to find in custom kits. Just run a real moderate boost level, and keep an eye on things. Detonation is just more prone to occur.

Jeff