How does the manufacturing process used to create an intercooler core (e.g., brazing, welding) affect its strength, durability, and heat transfer efficiency?

Mar 29, 2015 ... In this video I describe the benefits and draw backs of upgrading your intercooler. The LLY 3" Y-Bridge Kit is an upgraded high flow intake kit for the 2004.5-2005 Duramax. The factory Y-bridge is a poorly designed two piece bridge that is ... Jan 16, 2006 ... Intercoolers are just a way to run more boost without causing pinging. It really all depends on how much boost you want to run. May 18, 2023 ... The change added 10HP. So, by cooling the air from the turbocharger and maintaining constant pressure, more air/oxygen can get stuffed into the ... Feb 7, 2025 ... Well-Known Member ... Dhouse said: it made very little difference in 0-60 time. ... That's not really it's purpose, it's doesn't really help make ... Nov 7, 2011 ... The intercooler isn't really a cooler as such, it's more about increasing the amount of air being forced into the motor. For a given volume, you ... Jul 2, 2004 ... Paint's not such a good idea because it is an insulator and has significant thickness, reducing the size of air passages. Anodizing also means ... Feb 6, 2021 ... Comments Section ... The turbo forces air in the engine creating boost. Without turbo its only vacuum no pressure. So by forcing air amd ... Jun 20, 2005 ... The only difference is that an intercooler cools the air before it gets to the head unit of the blower, whereas the aftercooler cools the air after it comes ... Feb 3, 2025 ... Well-Known Member ... Rabbit9 said: I'm currently running the FP tune and the COBB intercooler, and like others, I have the AFE intake on order.