Turbo without INTERCOOLER FOR 7AFE Options

[DZracer978]

Hi guys,
I'm about to get a Turbo Kit, and was told that i don't really need an intercooler for my 7afe. The Extreme kit that comes with it and could get it and was suggested to get a Superior Turbo Kit. Extreme Tubo Kit with intercooler,____________Superior Turbo Kit doesn't come with Intercooler. The question is would it affect any mechanical with out the intercooler?

[texasnick]

Yes it can be done (and has been done by auto makers many many times), but like everyone else has said, it isn't advised. There are ways to "intercool" charge air without one though....for example water injection.

That said, it's going to depend on the pressure ratio you are running the compressor at, as well as where on the efficiency island a certain turbo/pressure ratio/engine combo will land you.

Use this link and (if you can find one) a compressor map for the turbocharger you are thinking about running and do the math yourself.
http://www.stealth316.com/2-turbotemp.htm

If you do decide to intercool, I would opt for an intercooler with the least pressure loss available over running one with a higher thermal efficiency. If the pressure loss is too high, you can cause the pressure in the exhaust manifold to be high enough to cancel out the performance benefits of the I/C. Just my 2c though.

Nothing will be a substitute for a proper tune though. I would rather run modest boost and no intercooler with good AFRs than just slap an I/C on a setup that isn't properly tuned. They both are not ideal, but IMO the margin of safety is higher with a good tune.