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Dec 24, 2012 | 06:20 PM

ktm8125

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no intercooler

what is worst posslbe thing that could happen with not running a intercooler it will only be for a couple months while its colder out just want to know worat possible out come

Dec 24, 2012 | 06:22 PM

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Worst cause your iats are too high and it detonates and blows you're Motor

Dec 24, 2012 | 06:30 PM

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Bad idea don't do it....

Dec 24, 2012 | 06:54 PM

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It depends. If you have it tuned and can run E85, you don't need it. Now before everyone says how stupid it is, I run a 180,000 mile 5.3 twin turbo, 25lbs of boost, and NO INTERCOOLER. On my data logs, my IAT's are only 90 degrees driving around and even at WOT and full boost I only hit 171 degree IAT's. No issues in over a year and don't ever plan on putting one on. Now on regular pump gas I wouldn't try it.

Dec 24, 2012 | 08:42 PM

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We Need more info on the setup for a better answer

Dec 24, 2012 | 09:23 PM

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Yep, that's why I was saying, if you are tuned for E85, not such a big deal. Pump gas 91 and I wouldn't take the chance.

Dec 25, 2012 | 02:04 PM

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Front or rear mount? I ran a rear mount on 9#s for years with no ic with no issues on a stock motor. Front mount, not so much. You could always get a meth kit.