Intercooler - stupid newbie question

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08-19-2011, 08:57 AM

jaymz

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Intercooler - stupid newbie question

Am I correct that the intercooler is a liquid system...antifreeze and water? Is it a separate system from the engine cooling system?

If so, has anyone tried to lower IC temps by using a "water-wetter" product?

Jim

08-19-2011, 09:14 AM

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negative...ours is an air to air system. you could lower your engine temps with water wetter. if you want to lower your ic temps, upgrade the ic

08-19-2011, 09:15 AM

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negative...ours is an air to air system. you could lower your engine temps with water wetter. if you want to lower your ic temps, upgrade the ic

Thanks; I stand corrected.

Jim

08-19-2011, 10:30 AM

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Just to further clarify, that air to liquid intercooler you're possibly thinking of is for the earlier Cobalt SS's which have a supercharger (SS/SC vs SS/TC).

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08-19-2011, 10:48 AM

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Just to further clarify, that air to liquid intercooler you're possibly thinking of is for the earlier Cobalt SS's which have a supercharger (SS/SC vs SS/TC).

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