Do Turbos Need Intercoolers. Answer 1 of 10. Compressing air heats it up.

The device used to cool the air that is compressed by the turbo is referred to as the intercooler this unit is basically a radiator that cools air. Under the tank and straight into the throttle bodies isnt much room to do that so the bike intercoolers must be super efficient. No there is no reason for it.
Larger top mount intercoolers or upgraded front mount intercoolers will reduce the intake air charge temperatures to keep that turbo happy.
Also the intercooler only cools air exiting the turbo not enteringLack of interooler will not fry the turboHigh EGTs will however leave many wonderful holes in. If you have a car with a. I started off with no intercooler. You have no intercooler in non-turbo cars.
