K20a2 turbo? intercooler instead of radiator
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K20a2 turbo? intercooler instead of radiator
Im going to be swapping the k20a2 in my 2001. I read that i will need the si radiator. I am planning on boosting the k20a2 like 6 months after the swap. Is there anyway I can just buy the intercooler instead of the radiator and maybe use that instead? I dunno.... Just trying to save some money, any suggestions?
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totally two different things. completely different things, did i mention completely different things. o and ull still need to get both.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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No, you don't have to have an intercooler if you are runnin turbo. An intercooler is just a REALLY GOOD option.
Originally Posted by C2i0v0i1C
totally two different things. completely different things, did i mention completely different things. o and ull still need to get both.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Originally Posted by quick silver
No, you don't have to have an intercooler if you are runnin turbo. An intercooler is just a REALLY GOOD option.
its recommended close to never
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Rep Power: 336 lets see....only air flows through an intercooler.
In a radiator, coolant flows through it.
yep. You'll need both unless you want your motor to constantly overheat.
In a radiator, coolant flows through it.
yep. You'll need both unless you want your motor to constantly overheat.
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Originally Posted by cambo
lets see....only air flows through an intercooler.
In a radiator, coolant flows through it.
yep. You'll need both unless you want your motor to constantly overheat.
In a radiator, coolant flows through it.
yep. You'll need both unless you want your motor to constantly overheat.
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Originally Posted by cambo
lets see....only air flows through an intercooler.
In a radiator, coolant flows through it.
yep. You'll need both unless you want your motor to constantly overheat.
In a radiator, coolant flows through it.
yep. You'll need both unless you want your motor to constantly overheat.
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