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Originally Posted by baloo
Tippy and other turbo-ites,
I'm not quite understanding.
An IC is supposed to only improve HP over a non-IC'd turbo, no matter what the size, right?
So, do you mean one of the non intercooled turbo setups would be less than 200hp,?
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Intercoolers that are restrictive cause the turbo to work extra hard to produce the same (or in this case I suspect) or less total CFM output as a lesser restrictive type.
This causes comp inefficiency (having to produce far higher boost pressure on compressor side than what is actually delivered to the intake) and turbine/exhaust side backpressure (more work to try an accomplish the same boost output as a less restrictive intercooler).
Double-whammy IMO.
Not to mention, the surface area is small too, allowing less heat dissipation than a better designed piece for his car.
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