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Do you need a intercooler running 6-8lbs boost with a Vortech charger?
It’s a 5.3 forged bottom end with headers, 2.5 heads, cam, injectors etc. Valve covers are just for pics
If you start seeing really high intake temps, then using one would be a good idea. There are several centrifugal supercharger on the market that don't use an intercooler because the boost is around that 5-8psi.
Without the IC you will be limited on how much timing you can run. I don't know where you live but if you have hot summers you will see IAT's in the 150's or more which will make it difficult to control detonation when you are in the boost. Make sure your knock sensors are working.
Going to have it tuned and if any doubt I’ll have it intercooled.
My engine builder and tuner have both agreed that it shouldn’t at this level of boost (6-8), but any higher definitely.
I’ve had several vehicles with forced induction and always ran a intercooler, just wanted input from you guys on this setup.
01-12-2019, 08:16 PM
Intercooler?
