Quote:
|
Originally Posted by Reed
the first i can think of were the dodge shelby turbo 2 daytonas, shadows and Omni GLHS's. or maybe turbo 2 rx7's.
|
Though I'd love to say that Chrysler was the first I think that SAAB was probably the first to start using intercoolers.
Anyhow, the purpose of an intercooler is to cool the coming out of the compressor side of the turbo before entering the engine. This gives you a little more power but more importantly I cuts down on the risk of detonation. As long as you don't go over six PSI you should be fine with stock timing. You can run more boost by retarding the timing or lowering the compression but you're going to lose horsepower and engine response. You'd just be better off running an intercooler in my opinion.