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Anyone NOT running an IC?

Old 09-16-2007, 08:24 AM
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I was wondering how much HP I would give up by not running an IC. I was thinking of just running E-85 (which runs cooler) without an IC. Any thoughts??

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Old 09-16-2007, 01:49 PM
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i think any car not running an intercooler with boost, runs the risk of high IAT's, detonation, and blowing the motor. thats my opinion though, there are some guys that have been pretty successful without one... but there is still that risk!
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E-85 and a methanol kit would probably work without an intercooler. Personally, I'd run an intercooler just for the added insurance it provides. Bob
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I think if you run striaght alky, you can get way without and intercooler!!!
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one guy was running an F2 procharger on a vette with out and intercooler. he was running E-85.

dont really see the point though. you will make more power/be safer with one so why not??????

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