Are Water to Air ICs less efficient than Air to Air?
06-16-2016, 04:50 PM
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Are Water to Air ICs less efficient than Air to Air?
I always wondered this. Would a water to air intercooler be less efficient at cooling than an air to air?
06-16-2016, 05:31 PM
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Yes. Air to water is more prone to heat soak. PD supercharger systems use them for packaging reasons. The only time an air to water is preferred is on a car built specifically for drag racing. The reservoir can be super chilled with ice to cool the intake air below ambient.