Is an intercooler needed?

[DSGMach1]

I have an 03 mach1. I'm planning on getting a Vortech but would like to know if it's really needed. Not looking for huge numbers, something around 400-425 RWHP. I live in cali and the weather isn't unusually hot most of the year if that helps any. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

[CobraVnmn]

what part of cali isnt usualy hot ?

[bumblebee03]

I have an 03 mach1. I'm planning on getting a Vortech but would like to know if it's really needed. Not looking for huge numbers, something around 400-425 RWHP. I live in cali and the weather isn't unusually hot most of the year if that helps any. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

For a daily driven street car running 7-8 lbs of boost you dont need a intercooler, although it would be better,,, once you start making above 10lbs of boost an intercooler is recommended.... Im pushing 10lbs on a good day,, and I have no intercooler,, car runs pretty good,, but Im sure it would run a bit better with a cooler,, Bee

[regattacoupe]

For a daily driven street car running 7-8 lbs of boost you dont need a intercooler, although it would be better,,, once you start making above 10lbs of boost an intercooler is recommended.... Im pushing 10lbs on a good day,, and I have no intercooler,, car runs pretty good,, but Im sure it would run a bit better with a cooler,, Bee

the mach 1's are 10:1 though...if the tune is right on it will run like a raped ape!

[rossrt22]

With a good tune I don't think it's needed but it will be nice to have if you bracket race (more consistant air intake temps) or get too agressive on the boost.

[scottluscombe]

Simply put, anything that cools intake temp is a good idea, whether you're running 1lb of boost or 10lbs. Cooler intake temp is simply safer.

Usually a decent air-air single core (3 core and all that is BS) will run you around $400-500, definitely worth the money.

Cheers,

Scott