Upgrading intercooler..? is it necessicary?

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Old Dec 17, 2005 | 12:05 PM
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Default Upgrading intercooler..? is it necessicary?

Im goin from 240whp at 8psi to 350 + with like 12-15 this year...
how important is it to get a better intercooler...

Ive never had a problem with this one..
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Old Dec 17, 2005 | 12:16 PM
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Default Re: Upgrading intercooler..? is it necessicary? (Topdawgg)

Just watch your intake temps, they will give you the answer to that.
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Old Dec 17, 2005 | 01:22 PM
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Default Re: Upgrading intercooler..? is it necessicary? (KooK)

ohh ok, is that the only thing to worry about?

is the best way to check that just by touchin the intake side and see if its really hot?
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Old Dec 17, 2005 | 06:56 PM
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Default Re: Upgrading intercooler..? is it necessicary? (Topdawgg)

what IC do you have on now?

Cooler air= more power. If your air is too hot then it can cause internal damage.
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