Question on Intercooler

**jeanpierre** · June 10th, 2006 11:02 PM

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** · June 11th, 2006 02:50 PM

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** · June 11th, 2006 11:07 PM

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

**alwayz_yummy** · June 12th, 2006 09:14 AM

Originally Posted by ghosthunter

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

like in vans?

**speedyfix** · June 12th, 2006 10:54 PM

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.