Question on Intercooler

[jeanpierre]

Peeps which is more effective and best for a turbocharged diesel or gasoline vehicle, a water-to-air intercooler or an air-to-air intercooler?Thanks!

[speedyfix]

air to water is better for short spurts but unless you have a separate heat exchanger which cools down the water you'll feel it get sluggish after a while. air to air na front mount is best for 90% of situations.

[ghosthunter]

air/water intercooler are usually used if there are some space/packaging limitations.

[alwayz_yummy]

air/water intercooler are usually used if there are some space/packaging limitations.

like in vans?

[speedyfix]

normally pang drag since it's more effective especially if you put ice or something like that sa ic. air/water sometimes takes up more space pa than the plumbing of the fmic's since people like placing it near the throttle body, which cramps up the engine bay.