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Originally Posted by BLSTIC
Yes but an intercooler is trying to bring things close to ambient (the fluid around the intercooler). When the fluid around the intercooler is 500degrees c the core need not be large or efficient to transfer enough heat. Getting the heat isn't difficult.
The big claim is that Yunick says that it isn't prone to detonation. He thinks that the completely vaporised, homogenous fuel leads to a more even, faster burn
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All this could be proven or disproven by studying propane or natural gas engines. Since there is no doubt the fuel is not only completely vaporized but also super heated.
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