Intercoolers Pro and Con

[Walter Atkinson]

Kyle:

OK, now I see what you are saying. Yes, but not significantly. CHT is basically a function of internal cylinder pressure. Other factors are pretty minimal by comparison. What the higher IAT does is lessen the detonation margin such that detonation will occur sooner at the same CHT. Higher CHTs and higher IATs are a bad combination. In that light, you are absolutely correct.

That's why an intercooler has such a significant advantage over non-intercooled installations. It really is a big advantage.

Walter