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Old 10-21-2011, 12:33 PM   #24 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by HAHA View Post
They refer to less pressure drop so maybe the same effect is had by removing it altogether.
Don't remove the intercooler. It aids in fuel economy too. By reducing the combustion gas temperatures it reduces heat lost to the cooling system allowing more energy to be extracted by the piston.
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