Might be a lame question for all of you who know soooo much more than I but that's how we learn:
What would be the benefit of bolting on a performance intercooler (Forge, ABD etc..) with the stock turbo?
I was just talking with a "salesman" at a new performance shop and he was pushing just a bit too hard that an aftermarket intercooler will keep even the stock motor much , much cooler. He said it would greatly improve performance (not sure what that means as he had no stats to quote) and the longevity of engine. Being that the part alone was about $600 (without the connections) I passed for now.
It seems to me that a new intercooler would just add weight (not much I know). Without upgrading to a stage 2 or 3 turbo a new intercooler is pretty unecessary is it not? My fast runs very cool to begin with.
I await your thoughts and opinions.........
What would be the benefit of bolting on a performance intercooler (Forge, ABD etc..) with the stock turbo?
I was just talking with a "salesman" at a new performance shop and he was pushing just a bit too hard that an aftermarket intercooler will keep even the stock motor much , much cooler. He said it would greatly improve performance (not sure what that means as he had no stats to quote) and the longevity of engine. Being that the part alone was about $600 (without the connections) I passed for now.
It seems to me that a new intercooler would just add weight (not much I know). Without upgrading to a stage 2 or 3 turbo a new intercooler is pretty unecessary is it not? My fast runs very cool to begin with.
I await your thoughts and opinions.........