Re: Intercoolers?

From: Bob Tom (tigers@bserv.com)
Date: Sat Jun 30 2001 - 07:20:08 EDT


At 07:11 AM 6/30/01 +0000, you wrote:
> An intercooler is basically a radiator for air... It cools the air charge
>before it enters the engine, to remove some of the heat which has been added
>to it via compression (supercharger or turbocharger). Granted, in front
>of the
>radiator isn't the first choice, but sometimes you don't have much choice.
>As long as the cooling system can compensate for the lack of airflow through
>the radiator, it should be OK. (Some factory turbo cars are designed this
>way.) But yeah, if you have the option, the best place to mount the
>intercooler is somewhere with good cooling airflow. -Jon-

The intercooler on my '85 Dodge Shelby Turbo Charger sits on top of the
tb. A cowl clip was fabbed to the hood for clearance and air flow.

After 13 years in storage, I had it safety and clean air tested
yesterday. Ready
for some fwd 1/4-mile and stickshift racing!

BT (RT to some).



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