Intercooler efficiency questions .

[Shadeyman]

I've just been reading a few threads related to intercoolers and my questions are:

1. If the radiator used for cooling the engine has an electric fan to aid cooling why hasn't the Intercooler Rad got a fan to aid its cooling?

2. If I was to add my own fan to the intercooler rad would it aid cooling enought for me to notice any change in performance?

Your thoughts?

 

[dronenrs]

most of the cooling will be done on the move. the fans are only there for stationary. i beleieve there is two fans as the radiators are in different areas and therefore have seperate air flows.

 

[ChrisUK]

most of the cooling will be done on the move. the fans are only there for stationary. i beleieve there is two fans as the radiators are in different areas and therefore have seperate air flows.

:yeahthat:

Intercooler temps don't get high enough to warrant a fan. Electrical drain would make it counter productive even if it would have a benefit.

A common mod is water spray which is really effictive on FMIC's.

 

[DaveMcT]

At low speeds the turbo isnt compressing anyway so a fan isnt needed for the intercooler.