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Subject:Re: ~Flaming DIEsels~ Re: how much interest IS there in ...
Date:Wed, 13 Jan 1999 23:45:50 EST

An intercooler just cools the air before it enters the turbo.  This increases
the air's density thereby allowing more oxygen to be packed into the turbo.
This increases the amount of fuel that you can burn so therefore you get more
power.  It really has nothing whatsoever to do with turbo longevity (sorry
Chris don't hate me).
Ken Wilford
Van-Again
John 3:16