Where does the intercooler go in a turbocharger?
An intercooler is a heat exchanger that goes in between the two turbos in a series turbocharge system, while an aftercooler goes between the final turbo and the engine. But whatever you want to call that radiator thing in your turbo plumbing, it plays an important role in helping your engine withstand the abuses of boost.
What happens if you have an intercooler leak?
If an intercooler or the plumbing between your turbo and engine leaks, they’ll vent boost pressure to the outside and cause a net loss of oxygen going into the engine. This will throw off your air/fuel ratio, causing the engine to run extremely fuel-rich.
What’s the difference between an intercooler and a heat exchanger?
Technically speaking, an intercooler as most of us know it is actually and “aftercooler.” An intercooler is a heat exchanger that goes in between the two turbos in a series turbocharge system, while an aftercooler goes between the final turbo and the engine.
Why do you need an intercooler in a car?
Cooler air contains more oxygen per cubic inch, which boosts horsepower, and it reduces the odds of fuel pre-ignition and uncontrolled detonation. The intercooler is a radiator that sheds some of this heat energy, cooling the intake charge.
An intercooler is a heat exchanger that goes in between the two turbos in a series turbocharge system, while an aftercooler goes between the final turbo and the engine. But whatever you want to call that radiator thing in your turbo plumbing, it plays an important role in helping your engine withstand the abuses of boost.
What happens when an intercooler goes bad in a car?
This will either cause the engine to run rich or lean. If the engine runs under a rich condition, the excess fuel will be expelled with the exhaust gases. This results in a combustion of the left-over fuel in the exhaust system, which results in the emission a cloud of black smoke. This brings down the fuel economy and performance of the vehicle.
Technically speaking, an intercooler as most of us know it is actually and “aftercooler.” An intercooler is a heat exchanger that goes in between the two turbos in a series turbocharge system, while an aftercooler goes between the final turbo and the engine.
What causes an air to water intercooler to drop?
The only way an air-to-air intercooler can drop in efficiency is if something physically restricts airflow through the radiator or covers the cooling fins; dried mud will do it. Air-to-water intercoolers rely on engine coolant and can get clogged with mineral deposits such as calcium, lime and rust just like your radiator or heater core.
Intercoolers and turbo plumbing are fairly simple things by nature, and there aren’t too many ways they can fail. If an intercooler or the plumbing between your turbo and engine leaks, they’ll vent boost pressure to the outside and cause a net loss of oxygen going into the engine.
What causes oil to leak from the intercooler?
If the replacement of the turbo is not done according to the installation guides, turbo residues can easily clog the intercooler. Especially oil, but also other particles, plus broken off turbo parts. Furthermore, we see an increase in leaking intercoolers due to abnormally high system pressure.
Is the intercooler being pushed to the limit?
And with an increased focus on the environment, as well as greater attention to engine downsizing and fuel economy, the intercooler is being pushed to the limit like never before. Engines are becoming more and more efficient, with every part of the engine being optimised and pushed to the limit.
Intercoolers and turbo plumbing are fairly simple things by nature, and there aren’t too many ways they can fail. If an intercooler or the plumbing between your turbo and engine leaks, they’ll vent boost pressure to the outside and cause a net loss of oxygen going into the engine.
What causes water to build up in the intercooler?
Condensation can also build up in the intercooler when the vehicle operates in high humidity conditions. The condensation can cause misfires under high boost and load conditions. Also, the water in the intercooler can freeze under certain circumstances and create a restriction until the engine or radiator can melt the ice.
What is the warranty on Treadstone intercoolers?
Treadstone Intercooler features superb quality highly efficient bar and plate construction. Our quality cast end tanks ensure evenly distributed airflow and low-pressure drop. Our intercoolers are pressure checked to 150psi and come with a 1-year warranty against manufacture defect.