Performance Benefits of an Aftermarket Intercooler
If you’re in the market for an intercooler, then that means you have a muscle car that is supercharged or turbocharged. And if you have a supercharged or turbocharged muscle car, then it’s probably safe to say that you’re heavily invested in performance. An intercooler can help you maximize the performance of your vehicles.To put it simply, intercoolers are responsible for taking the air that is compressed by the supercharger or turbocharger, and cooling it down before it passes into the engine. Cold air is more dense than hot air, which means an intercooler allows a greater amount of oxygen to enter the engine. That, in turn, results in better combustion, and more power coming from under your hood. A performance intercooler thus maximizes the power output of your muscle car.
The Difference Between Air-To-Air and Air-To-Water Performance Intercoolers
There are two types of intercoolers: air-to-air and air-to-water. With an air-to-air intercooler, the air is cooled by passing through coils and fins. With an air-to-water intercooler, a liquid coolant is used to cool the air. In general, air-to-water intercoolers offer notably better performance. Coolant is able to drop the temperature of the air more effectively, thus increasing the performance of combustion. However, air-to-water intercoolers are also significantly heavier than air-to-air intercoolers, and they usually cost a bit more money, too.Intercoolers Also Improve Safety and Durability
While intercoolers are known for improving performance in muscle cars, they also enhance safety and durability. By cooling the air before it reaches the engine, intercoolers help limit the chance of your engine overheating. And by keeping the engine as cool as possible, they lessen the wear and tear. Heat is the enemy of an engine, so the more you can keep your engine cool, the longer it will last, the better it will run, and the safer it will be. An intercooler can greatly help with that.If you have a turbocharged or supercharged vehicle and want to add a performance intercooler, then we can help. We have a well-stocked inventory of intercoolers, and a team of sales techs ready to answer your questions, and help you find the right product.