Intercooler question

[cmcfaul]

Is an intercooler effective with a car with AC coils that cover the entire deck opening?

Thanks,

Chris
89 Carrera w turbo tail

[Tippy]

It should be. Of course efficiency goes down as hot air from the condenser will go through it instead of ambient. For data reference, I’ve had 2 different inter coolers on my 3.2; 1 a ‘vertical’ flow, and 1 a ‘horizontal’.

Both exhibited about 10-15*s additional heat to the intake over ambient.

Point is, I think it’s probably ok as long as full bay. Half bay I’d be hesitant, but no data to go on.