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Old Oct 26, 2005 | 01:11 AM
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Front mount intercooler

Does anyone run after market intercoolers on their cars, i just havent seen them ona any spec sheets, if not howcome, would it produce more power?

This not starting problem as well, i have read that it is an easy fix but no has said how? I realize it floods how do you fix it?
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Old Oct 26, 2005 | 01:31 AM
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i have a greddy intercooler setup, many people have aftermarket setups. as for flooding see the FAQ's
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Old Oct 26, 2005 | 01:49 AM
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Get "Maximum Boost" by Corky Bell...
Read it!


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Old Oct 26, 2005 | 11:18 AM
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Basically you can extract more power from denser air. Putting the heat exchanger in direct path of air achieves that.

+1 to Maximum Boost. It's a very interesting read.
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