Originally posted by Fordgazm All that adds up to longer engine life . I would go intercooled .
I agree...
1) Cooler Air = more power
2) Cooler Air = Less chance of detonation
3) Cooler Air = More spark advance potential
All these go hand and hand. The more spark advance you can have, the more power you are going to make. I mean, between the pressure you lose between having the intercooler and not, The cooler/denser air, and the timing advance make up for the lost power. Remember, you can always put a smaller pulley on it for more boost.
I agree with you on the pro's and i disagree on the Negatives, pricey just a little, but well worth it and install was cake took about an hour to install, and the plumbing was as easy as 123, Think of it this way, if you were in a room and the temp was 200 deg, and there was an air condition in the room but was not on, would you want it on, i hope so, buy your car the same treats you would want for yourself, after all that is your piece of work and your pride and joy. Thanks.
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Cooler air is MUCH better = more power. However, if u put ur foot in it a lot, u NEED an intercooler. Intercooler-$800-$1500 depending on application. New engine-$3500. U can do the math. Unless u r running a Paxton that recommends that u don't use an intercooler.
'82 GT Paxton supercharger with 3 duce setup. Was not allowed on track w/o full roll cage after inspection!
You can also Frankenstang it...a buddy of mine has used intercoolers out of Volvos and Powerstrokes...for real...and it has worked for him. A little fabricating...but he is the mad scientist also. He did it on the cheap.
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i think it also depends on how much boost you plan to run, theres no doubt that an intercooler is good to have, but from what i recall i dont think you "need" to run an intercooler unless your pushing over 10lbs of boost.
Good Reasons to Use a Intercooler?? 
Re: Good Reasons to Use a Intercooler?? 
I agree with you on the pro's and i disagree on the Negatives, pricey just a little, but well worth it and install was cake took about an hour to install, and the plumbing was as easy as 123, Think of it this way, if you were in a room and the temp was 200 deg, and there was an air condition in the room but was not on, would you want it on, i hope so, buy your car the same treats you would want for yourself, after all that is your piece of work and your pride and joy. Thanks.
