What type of intercooler is best?

Overall, the air-to-air intercooler is the most popular intercooler style and provides the best bang-for-buck.

What should I look for in an intercooler?

High performance intercooler manufacturers find the best balance between high cooling performance, reduced pressure drop and design their intercooler cores specifically for each vehicle. The right ENTANK DESIGN is another key consideration when you are looking for the best intercooler for your car.

Are thicker intercoolers better?

Ambient airflow is less effective the thicker the intercooler core is. Using a thicker core in a direct airflow location, like the front, will have more effective ambient airflow. Core turbulence and pressure drop function hand in hand. Turbulence is what causes the transmission of heat from charge air to the core.

Does an intercooler increase horsepower?

A bigger intercooler won’t add any more power to your car. It allows for a more aggressive tune without the risk of damaging your engine. It should be noted that too large of an intercooler can do more harm than good.

Which is better, an after market or factory intercooler?

Weight is always an issue in performance cars and many after market intercoolers are both lighter than their factory equivalents and offer substantially better performance gains. As a general rule of thumb a slightly bigger intercooler will have better cooling properties although it usually creates more drag.

What happens if you have a bad intercooler?

Engine overheating eventually results in engine knocking. In case of a damaged intercooler, the turbocharger spins faster than usual to make up for the loss in pressure caused by the intercooler. However, the level of boost will be less than optimal. A defective intercooler should be checked right away and replaced, if needed.

What are the benefits of a top mounted intercooler?

A top mounted intercooler offers a substantially shorter air flow route into the engine. All turbo cars will benefit from an intercooler and improvements can be made on the standard factory fit intercoolers.

Can a bigger intercooler add more horsepower?

A larger intercooler is also less susceptible to heat soaking which means you can stay out on the drag strip or race track longer without losing power. To put it simply: no, a larger intercooler will not really add any horsepower to your car.