Intercooler

[entirelyconfused]

I'm looking at putting an intercooler on my k11. I've seen a affordable one from a Skyline. Fitment should not be any trouble (I hope), but I was wondering what side effects it will give (good or bad). I would hope that it will improve induction but other than that I'm unsure what would happen.

 

[Alienfish360]

Not needed unless you're boosting

 

[entirelyconfused]

Would I have no effect whatsoever without a turbo?

 

[Alienfish360]

I doubt it would have any affect on an otherwise standard engine.

 

[kristian]

but it would look like youve got a turbo...

If I had a totally spare massive intercooler id deifnatly slap it on my girlfriends seicento SPORTING!...

I wouldn't even pipe it in or anything.. but it would get a few looks!

 

[entirelyconfused]

Ok thanks a lot, I thought it might have made a couple of bhp difference but as you were saying kristian would look a bit daft if it weren't actually doing anything.

 

[Ed]

Would I have no effect whatsoever without a turbo?

Yes you would loose power if you fitted this to your car with no turbo as it would act as a large intake restriction.

 

[entirelyconfused]

Ahh ok. Bloke mentioned it at work that's all.