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Originally Posted by ForcedInduction
Key word. I had zero power and economy difference with and without my intercooler. If it actually made a difference I wouldn't have gotten rid of it.
FUEL is what controls power. Intercoolers only make a difference at WOT where temperatures are high and the A/F ratio is close to rich. Daily drivers and highway cruisers won't see a bit of difference by adding an intercooler except an increase in turbo lag.
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One observation on one car does not make a conclusion for all. Until a study of considerable number of similar engines and conditions with controlled variables targeting this aspect alone is made statements otherwise are without merit.
Marginal is the key word and BC is correct to use it. ZERO is a absolute and marginal means just that- marginal. One percent difference could be marginal and that figure is well below your observational skills on one car to discern. The forum would be better off without off the cuff absolute statements such as this.