Blow Thru Setup intercooler required?

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Mar 20, 2013 | 09:48 AM

CB99SS

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Blow Thru Setup intercooler required?

I was running a rear mount blow thru setup on my 99 SS. I've moved the turbo back up front and have a question about intercoolers. I'm running the car on C16 with an C&S carb so is an intercooler really required? I would really like your input on this. I've read that its not required but I thought I would ask you guys.

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Mar 20, 2013 | 12:06 PM

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yes and no carb intake temps are lower than efi but intercoolers always help keep things more consistant. i ran one on my setup.

Mar 20, 2013 | 01:10 PM

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What intercooler would you recommend?

Mar 20, 2013 | 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by CB99SS

How long is a piece of string?

I would reccomend an AWIC with a 2500hp core.

Seriously though, I would run it with no intercooler and get a base line. If it pings it's guts even with a few lbs of boost, you've got a problem. I doubt a cheap chinese air/air intercooler would stave off detonation very long.