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      07-10-2010, 11:10 AM   #90
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Originally Posted by BahamaBart View Post
A larger IC will produce minimum benefit.


I have done extensive datalogging of my stock versus aftermarket intercooler (with tune).

On a single 3rd gear only pull from 3K rpm to 6K rpm, stock intake temps rise about 25-30 degrees F.

Same pull on my VK intercooler and I see temps rise about 4-5 degrees F.

Can't see how that isn't beneficial.

But your point about ambient temps is very true.

No intercooler is ever going to drop intake temps below ambient.....only meth can do that.

But for those not willing to run Meth, an aftermarket intercooler is the next best choice in terms of dropping intake temps.
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