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Old Aug 25, 2009 | 04:08 PM
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I have a questions

1) what is the intercooler
2) where is it
3) what does it do
 
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Old Aug 25, 2009 | 04:27 PM
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The intercooler is a radiator that cools the air after the turbocharger compresses it. Cooler air is denser, so more air can be packed into the cylinder after it has been cooled.

It is located between the engine radiator and the grill.
 
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Old Aug 25, 2009 | 04:40 PM
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thanks for the help
 
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Old Aug 25, 2009 | 04:49 PM
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Check out page 33 of the 6.0 Bible.

http://www.backglass.org/duncan/ps60_manual/
 
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