Few SC questions...
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Few SC questions...
Well got the intercooler in the mail today and was looking at it...... out of pure mechanical curiousity.... how the hell does it work?? also my pops is interested in what kind of gains he will get in an otherwise stock (Stingers) 1999 LS1 will get out of the install... Thanks
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Re: Few SC questions... (drcoffee)
I'm confused. Are you installing an intercooler on a normally aspirated C5? If so you are sure to lose power not gain. 
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Re: Few SC questions... (BIGDC5)
I'm no engineer, but my "basic" understanding of how an intercooler works is this: As air is drawn in by the blower, it is compressed and greatly heated. The more heat in the air the less density to the oxygen within the air. The intercooler has a very large surface area that helps to dissipate the heat created by the blower.
You'll lose a bit of boost pressure through an intercooler, but due to the benefits of greatly reduced air temps, the trade off is very worth it. Heck, I think the blower can push even more air than non-intercooled setups and the "net effect" is the same amount of boost to the motor, but more power created due to reduced inlet temps.
Did I get this right? I'm sure others will chime in. In any event, your dad made the right choice going with Andy's kit as opposed to the ATI setup. Let us know how things progress along.
You'll lose a bit of boost pressure through an intercooler, but due to the benefits of greatly reduced air temps, the trade off is very worth it. Heck, I think the blower can push even more air than non-intercooled setups and the "net effect" is the same amount of boost to the motor, but more power created due to reduced inlet temps.
Did I get this right? I'm sure others will chime in. In any event, your dad made the right choice going with Andy's kit as opposed to the ATI setup. Let us know how things progress along.
