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In common usage, particularly in reference to turbocharged automobile engine, there is effectively no difference. "Intercooler" is the original (English) term, used to refer to an air cooling device interposed between a turbocharger (or supercharger) and the engine's air intake manifold. They can be air-to-air, or air-to-water, and are in reality, just heat exchangers.
However, with further developments in forced air intake systems, the formal meaning of "intercooler" has changed to mean a cooling stage interposed between successive "heating" stages, such as in an engine with series connected turbochargers. An "Aftercooler" is therefore the last cooling stage before the engine. Thus, aftercooler is probably now more correct in most cases, where only a single turbocharger or supercharger is present.
Both terms are also covered by the term "Charge Air Cooler" which could be used in all cases without risk of being incorrect!
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What is an aftercooler?
An aftercooler is an intercooler located at the end of the supercharging chain.
Why is after cooler is used in diesel engines?
An time air is compressed it heats up,cooler air makes more power. An intercooler/aftercooler reduces the heat build up.
What are the differences between Toyota land cruisers gx and vx?
one comes with turbo intercooler(Vx) the other one no, and some other difference as leather seats, wheels sunroof etc.
Can a car turbo run without a intercooler?
A car can run with out an intercooler, but if it was designed to have an intercooler, the driveabilty will be affected.
Can a intercooler go into a 2006 Pontiac grand prix gt?
Yes, search clubgp.com for intercooler options, the ZZPerformance intercooler is the best on the market at this time.
How do you install a intercooler on a non-intercooled 1997 7.3L Powerstroke?
To install an intercooler on a non-intercooled 1997 7.3L Powerstroke, first gather the necessary components, including the intercooler, piping, and clamps. Begin by removing the factory intake and turbocharger outlet pipe. Then, mount the intercooler in front of the radiator, ensuring proper alignment and clearance. Finally, connect the intercooler piping from the turbocharger to the intercooler and from the intercooler to the intake manifold, securing all connections with clamps.
Do you run the air that your turbocharger blows out through your intercooler then to your throttle body or do you put a filter on one end of the intercooler and have the turbo breathe from it?
The normal direction of airflow is air filter to turbo, to intercooler, to engine.The normal direction of airflow is air filter to turbo, to intercooler, to engine.
Can you put a intercooler on a automatic Mitsubishi Eclipse?
You can put intercooler on any car regardless of kind of transmission.
Where is the EGR valve on a 6.0 diesel on a 2003 Ford F-250?
it is on the top front of the intake, to the right of the alternator, between the oil filter on the aftercooler elbow, 2 8mm bolts in it one on each side.
Where is the EGR valve on a 6.0 diesel on a 2003 Ford F 250?
it is on the top front of the intake, to the right of the alternator, between the oil filter on the aftercooler elbow, 2 8mm bolts in it one on each side.
What will happened is the intercooler is block?
Whatever the intercooler is for (transmission, turbo, etc), will most likely overheat and do some damage.
Is there oil in an Audi intercooler?
No, there should not be.
