do I need an intercooler

bullitt 1600 · 05-11-2008, 08:04 PM

like I said. I don plan on high boost but I do live in vegas

bullitt 1600 · 05-11-2008, 10:13 PM

I read that it ain't necessary to intercool if running 8 and under psi

Dream · 05-11-2008, 10:18 PM

my buddie always kept his camaro at 6psi of boost with no intercooler. he just got one now hes at 12psi. you probably dont need it but obviously its always a good idea to do something right. never half ass something that matters to you

Bwhipple · 05-12-2008, 09:32 AM

An intercooler isn't just for higher levels of boost. Although it does allow for higher boost by lowering the intake temperature approx 70 - 200 degrees and reduces the risk of knock and detonation. Lowerering your intake temps by 70 - 200 degrees even with only 8 lbs of boost, using an intercooler, creates a more dense air charge and in turn can create a more powerful fuel/air charge.

So even with lower levels of boost an intercooler can create for more power, but even better you can up the boost if you want to. I say intercool it.

bullitt 1600 · 05-12-2008, 10:03 PM

is a vortech with novi intercooler cheaper then a vortech with a vortech intercooler?

05-11-2008, 08:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
bullitt 1600 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 23	do I need an intercooler like I said. I don plan on high boost but I do live in vegas

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Bwhipple Boosted Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Montoursville, PA Posts: 254	An intercooler isn't just for higher levels of boost. Although it does allow for higher boost by lowering the intake temperature approx 70 - 200 degrees and reduces the risk of knock and detonation. Lowerering your intake temps by 70 - 200 degrees even with only 8 lbs of boost, using an intercooler, creates a more dense air charge and in turn can create a more powerful fuel/air charge. So even with lower levels of boost an intercooler can create for more power, but even better you can up the boost if you want to. I say intercool it. __________________ 2003 Silver GT Vert. -------------------------------- D1SC Procharged - 13lbs. 420.23RWHP - 419.69 RWTQ Too many mods...

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05-11-2008, 10:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
bullitt 1600 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 23	I read that it ain't necessary to intercool if running 8 and under psi

05-11-2008, 10:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
Dream Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 568	my buddie always kept his camaro at 6psi of boost with no intercooler. he just got one now hes at 12psi. you probably dont need it but obviously its always a good idea to do something right. never half ass something that matters to you

05-12-2008, 10:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
bullitt 1600 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 23	is a vortech with novi intercooler cheaper then a vortech with a vortech intercooler?