Will a intercooler do anything
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From: Anthony TX
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The reason for an intercooler is to remove the heat from the COMPRESSED air out of the turbo/blower or supercharger. When you compress any volume of air, it heats up. The HOT air looses it's efficiency in the combustion chamber (LESS POWER POTENTIAL)The sole purpose of the intercooler is to remove that heat so there is more power potential in the increased air charge.
Adding one to a NON FI intake will actually impeed air flow. remove zero heat and block the air flow from the radiator for no reasom at all.
NO....Dont do it.
COOL DENSE AIR from the front of the car like obtained from a VARARAM is as good as it gets for a NON FI engine..
BC
Last edited by Bill Curlee; Jun 20, 2011 at 12:52 PM.
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The reason for an intercooler is to remove the heat from the COMPRESSED air out of the turbo/blower or supercharger. When you compress any volume of air, it heats up. The HOT air looses it's efficiency in the combustion chamber (LESS POWER POTENTIAL)The sole purpose of the intercooler is to remove that heat so there is more power potential in the increased air charge.
Adding one to a NON FI intake will actually impeed air flow. remove zero heat and block the air flow from the radiator for no reasom at all.
NO....Dont do it.
COOL DENSE AIR from the front of the car like obtained from a VARARAM is as good as it gets for a NON FI engine..
BC
Was this a serious question from the OP? Would you honestly think to attach an intercooler without forced induction? 
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From: Anthony TX
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I have NO IDEA if the OP was serious or not BUT,, I always try to give an answer with some content just because,,,, there are some people who may not know the real answer and may like an explanation.
It doesnt hurt and may help.
Just the way I do business.
BC
It doesnt hurt and may help.
Just the way I do business.
BC
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And this is one reason among many that Bill Curlee is well respected here on the forum.
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Odd question.
Here's mine---
Since we have fuel injection do we really need a duel-quad
carburetor????
Here's mine---
Since we have fuel injection do we really need a duel-quad
carburetor????
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You received several good answers but along with your line of thinking I have seen guys ice down thier intakes during runs.
I couldn't tell you if it made any measurable difference but a Cool Can used to be the hot tip! The fuel went through coils in a can filled with ice. Of course, these were carburator days.
So, keep thinking and you'll pick up several tips that will help over time here! I did follow your logic when I read your questions though.
I couldn't tell you if it made any measurable difference but a Cool Can used to be the hot tip! The fuel went through coils in a can filled with ice. Of course, these were carburator days.
So, keep thinking and you'll pick up several tips that will help over time here! I did follow your logic when I read your questions though.
