Date:         Wed, 13 Jan 1999 23:01:28 -0600
Reply-To:     Joshua Van Tol <jjvantol@USWEST.NET>
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From:         Joshua Van Tol <jjvantol@USWEST.NET>
Subject:      Re: ~Flaming DIEsels~ Re: how much interest IS there in ...
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>An intercooler just cools the air before it enters the turbo.  This increases
>the air's density thereby allowing more oxygen to be packed into the turbo.
>This increases the amount of fuel that you can burn so therefore you get more
>power.  It really has nothing whatsoever to do with turbo longevity (sorry
>Chris don't hate me).

You got it backwards. The turbo cools the air after it has left the turbo.
Otherwise, you got it right.

Joshua Van Tol -- jjvantol@uswest.net

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