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Originally Posted by ps2fixer
The newer trucks with the intercooler are something like 525 ft-lbs factory, while mine is 450, but they also have a larger turbo, probably to offset the extra intake air volume in the system.
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Most likely the larger turbocharger is there because of the intercooler, not the other way around. The smaller turbocharger may decrease turbo-lag, yet it would limit the air flow at a higher RPM. A colder charge air is also better for reliability under a more extreme power and torque rating.