How much boost before you need an intercooler? [Archive]

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FourEyedFord

01-05-2005, 08:19 PM

I made the S-trim boost post also, and I am wondering at what boost level I would really benefit from an intercooler?

Greg@GLD

01-05-2005, 08:31 PM

Depends on the efficiency level of the blower. Anytime you can decrease the ACT you should see a gain. There are other means to cool the intake charge than in intercooler though. Methanol injection is one of them, seems to be all the rage these days, but I do not have any personal experience with it. Been thinking about adding a system to my blower car.

Mark302

01-05-2005, 08:32 PM

With an S-trim I don't think it is really worth it. A YS-trim then for sure!

Mark302

01-05-2005, 08:33 PM

Mike lost more boost that he could have gained back for 75 degrees of air temp.

Greg@GLD

01-05-2005, 08:36 PM

Mike lost more boost that he could have gained back for 75 degrees of air temp.

I've heard that before too Mark. A frined had a Procharger and found he ran quicker with the intercooler by-passed. But he wasn't running much boost.

Vortechs are pretty efficient at 8-12 PSI.

Mark302

01-05-2005, 09:09 PM

I bet that meth. injection would be great!!!!