Excess heat is the enemy when it comes to internal combustion engines. Operating temperature is ideal, but any degree above that starts to slowly sap power, put fluids to the test, increase friction, ...

I was told by the workshop that my car has an intercooler and it is busted. What does this mean? Intercoolers are fitted to cars with superchargers or turbochargers. On these types of engines, the ...

ProCharger and Scoggin Dickey Parts Center reveal the testing results of a new low-profile air-to-water intercooler intake manifold for LT engines. The texting acronym IRL commonly stands for “in real ...

Back in the 1660s, chemist and physicist Robert Boyle discovered the connection between pressure (p), volume (V), and energy (K). He based his theories, which became known as Boyle’s Law, on his own ...

Today you'd be hard-pressed to find a diesel engine that doesn't benefit from a charged air cooler (intercooler), as they're part of every manufacturer's powertrain package. But back before ...

, any increase in boost pressure also increases the temperature of the air entering the engine. This is far from ideal, as it reduces the density of the air. This then means that less oxygen is ...

When superchargers and turbochargers compress air, that air is heated, resulting in a rise in inlet air temperature. On a turbocharger, the exhaust-driven turbine side additionally transfers added ...

Christian Moe is hell bent on being the most unique and interesting auto writer you’ll find. He continually chases interesting stories and adventures that bring some freshness to the world of ...