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Originally Posted by ForcedInduction
Nope. The intercooler is only a "safety" item to reduce temperatures to safe levels.
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Note true.
The cooler denser air reduces heat transfer to the block and cooling system keeping more energy in the working fluid. This translates to more power for the same amount of fuel used. Which means you can also get the same power for less fuel.
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