Intercoolers
01-03-02, 11:55 PM
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It depends on your application.
An air-air intercooler is light and simple, and basically requires no maintenance. The efficiency increases with vehicle speed, but will never be over 100%. Found mostly on road race and street cars.
An air-liquid intercooler is heavier and greatly more complex. The efficiency is based on the temperature of the liquid, and can be over 100% if an "ice chest" is used. Found mostly on drag race cars.
An air-air intercooler is light and simple, and basically requires no maintenance. The efficiency increases with vehicle speed, but will never be over 100%. Found mostly on road race and street cars.
An air-liquid intercooler is heavier and greatly more complex. The efficiency is based on the temperature of the liquid, and can be over 100% if an "ice chest" is used. Found mostly on drag race cars.
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