What is an intercooler? Why buy an intercooler?Both superchargers and turbochargers heat air as they compress it. This heat can hurt the combustion process by changing the density of air entering the intake manifold from a cool charge to a hot one. An intercooler is used to lower the temperature of the air and in turn increase the density of that air, so more air can enter the cylinders and create more power.
Do intercoolers work for any vehicle? Is there any pre-condition needed for me to buy an intercooler?
Intercoolers are sold either individually as universal cores or as kits with piping and couplers included. Turbocharged and supercharged engines can utilize intercoolers effectively while naturally aspirated vehicles do not have use for them.
How do you install an intercooler?
Intercoolers are installed using piping kits. If there is a kit available for your car, intercoolers are placed in their desired location and piping routed to both the throttle body and the turbocharger side. Sometimes piping kits are not available and custom piping will need to be made.
Which brand is dependable for intercoolers?
GReddy, Apexi, HKS, and Blitz all have excellent cores which cool air at extreme rates. It is a great upgrade when installing a turbocharger or looking to increase boost.