Intercooler - Explained

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10 жыл бұрын

How intercoolers work. Air-to-air intercooler vs air-to-water intercooler. Bar and plate vs. tube and fin. Intercoolers are used to cool the intake charge of forced induction engines. By cooling the intake air, the air is more dense and thus has more oxygen, allowing the engine to burn more fuel in each cylinder, and increasing power. There are many types of intercoolers; this video features an air-to-air bar and plate Yonaka intercooler.
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Featured Intercooler - www.yonaka.com/Yonaka_Intercooler_Type_9_18x6x2_5_p/ymic009.htm
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@JohnnyGiddingsCubed 7 жыл бұрын

I don't remember Blue's Clues being this complicated...

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@michael7324 5 жыл бұрын

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@JustinTylerVames 8 жыл бұрын

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Steve had to find a new passion after Blue died xD

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Legit as soon as I saw his shirt I immediately thought of that show😂

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@EngineeringExplained 8 жыл бұрын

I don't know who Steve is by I'm glad you enjoy the videos!

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Engineering Explained thank you not for thinking me as a jerk, (I'm referring to blues clues anyway), but seriously I'm glad your channel is exist, it was really helping me so much with my college stuff, so thank you very much bro.

@sycotic51 8 жыл бұрын

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@byFrayms 7 жыл бұрын

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@EngineeringExplained 10 жыл бұрын

I have videos on both, but radiators are for engine cooling, where as intercoolers are for intake charge cooling.

@Superstuffed 9 жыл бұрын

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@zachsnow4947 6 жыл бұрын

Superstuffed i was going to say the same thing

@alexT80418 7 жыл бұрын

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@jorgedominguez2256 6 жыл бұрын

Alex Tillman lol

@gtrlover4527 4 жыл бұрын

And it is worth it

@CenobiteBeldar 4 жыл бұрын

*taps cowbell 4 times* 🎶We just got a intercooler We just got a intercooler We just got a intercooler Wonder how it works! 🎶

@kendall280z 7 жыл бұрын

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@snowy5299 9 жыл бұрын

#1. It is not just restricted air flow that drops the outtake pressure of an intercooler, it is also the drop in temperature, as almost any gas cools it will also decrease in the amount of volume it tends to use. for example, A pressure cooker does not pump air into itself to heat up the contents (as you all know), it heats up the liquid, creating steam (expanding gasses) and thus the rise in pressure, and with a rise in pressure you get a rise in temperature, like in a diesel engine, but once you turn off the pressure cooker... the pressurized chamber will begin to condense until the humidity and pressure return to normal and now your left with cool air again. #2. What about the condensation from hot to cold, will it get into the engine?

@goutvols103 7 жыл бұрын

Great video. It would be great to include some temperature data and the drop in temperature that could be expected. Thanks.

@EngineeringExplained 10 жыл бұрын

Correct, there are several solutions to this however. Vacuum brakes will also have a 1 way valve to hold the vacuum in the chamber to use for braking, so when the car idles or loses boost, it will create the vacuum again. A vacuum pump or hydraulic booster could also be used.

@BanditoCGET 10 жыл бұрын

Love your videos man. Great job at explaining things and making it easy for other people who don't know what this parts do.

@EngineeringExplained 10 жыл бұрын

Bigger turbos will typically be used for higher boost, yes the correlation is there, but of course they are not all created equal. You want to match the turbo to the power you'd like to make, so that it doesn't have much lag, and spools up quick enough.

@sarahmarshall6599 9 жыл бұрын

you look like the guy from Blues Clues

@jpain97_ 9 жыл бұрын

That was his part time job

@thatvolvoguy6565 4 жыл бұрын

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@EngineeringExplained 10 жыл бұрын

It's been requested many times, so yes I'll need to get around to it eventually! :)

@Hotdog80085 8 жыл бұрын

With this shirt you look like the dude from Blue's Clues

@joshwatts849 8 жыл бұрын

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@RealKaiserBelial 8 жыл бұрын

miss that show

@CoffeeMadeMeSay 8 жыл бұрын

Lol

@oj2314 8 жыл бұрын

loool you beat me to it lol

@kadespade5774 8 жыл бұрын

He totally does

@MisunderstoodKid101 10 жыл бұрын

These videos are amazing. I learn so much. I'm in auto and I have a air to water intercooler and I wasn't sure how it works. Thanks!

@Gatorguy997 8 жыл бұрын

You look like steve from Blue's Clues. Great videos man, really helps!

@EngineeringExplained 10 жыл бұрын

I hope to eventually!

@EngineeringExplained 10 жыл бұрын

Depends of course, but it could easily be 50-100 deg F. Higher or lower depending on boost levels and intercooler size.

@09fatbobmike 4 жыл бұрын

have you done a video on explaining how to select the size intercooler you need and how other sizes might affect your system.

@watsit432 10 жыл бұрын

Dude you are like a car dictionary. You're just so good at explaining it you should become a teacher

@EngineeringExplained 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks, cheers.

@SuperWesty177 10 жыл бұрын

Agreed I've never had to do follow up research I understand first time :)

@reggie7653 4 жыл бұрын

Very well done video. Crazy amount of information to fit into 8 minutes.

@pradeeppeter5068 8 жыл бұрын

Very good & educative explanation . Its to the point, crisp and clear.

@1InfinityShade 3 ай бұрын

HAHA! I've been watching your channel for years. Now that I have my first turbocharged car, I wanted to learn more about forced induction. Enter Engineering Explained's baby face from 10 years ago XD. I would really like to see an updated version of this video, which delves deeper into the correlation between air temperatures, CFM at given RPMs, and intercooler size.

@timvines7944 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! You are very good at explaining how things work!

@frederickwilson1397 7 жыл бұрын

how'd you get Steve shirt from blues clues ? :) great video!

@EngineeringExplained 10 жыл бұрын

more* of a pressure loss, but I think that's what you meant. And yes, TMIC often do have the advantage of less piping (and less pressure loss).

@geraldfordman7474 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Steve. I never took auto shop in high school so you're educating me about engine mechanics. After all, nobody wants to look like a dummy when dealing with auto mechanics.

@kierenalvarez5114 7 жыл бұрын

put the pump on the cold side for longevity. nice vid bro

@rob2859 9 жыл бұрын

Great video, filled in a few bits I didn't know already. But i'm still at a loss on what to do. I don't know what's going to be the most efficient for my application. Could I send you some diagrams on my designs and give your thoughts?

@chunkymunkey153 10 жыл бұрын

super well explained also the reason sometime you don't want a taller or thicker intercooler is because if you are not running that much boost it will take a longer time for you to hit the boost level your set at aka lag a turbo will lag harder trying to fill the system at 15psi of boost with a big intercooler vs a smaller one

@M0vir 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks for making these vidoes, they are extremely helpful and you explain them so well, keep going :)

@mattdloughy5369 6 жыл бұрын

I can't believe Steve from blues clues taught me about intercoolers

@earthdreamsuk6657 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, I’ve just installed a larger intercooler on my civic fk8 type r, but now the turbo takes longer to kick in, is this what’s known as turbo lag? I’m getting the car remapped soon, is there a change that will help with this problem. Many thanks 🙏🏼

@fightingfalconfan 10 жыл бұрын

water intercooler is interesting and was wondering about how they made that possible. Now that I know, I don't think I will ever get one. Way to complex and I would have to do more maintenance in the long run then I really want to. Keep up the great video's as usual :)

@rithwikj 10 жыл бұрын

Your videos are so helpful, thanks a lot indeed, really owe you for this !

@EngineeringExplained 10 жыл бұрын

Not necessarily, but it does improve efficiency. At 1.1 bar you'd probably see a healthy gain with an intercooler.

@mechanicalanimal8397 6 жыл бұрын

They tearing you up bro! I love your channel.

@EngineeringExplained 10 жыл бұрын

There's not really any reason to in a road car, as the frontal area is big enough that you can use a rectangle. Ultimately, a big thin rectangle will yield the best results, provided that the space is there.

@bikboi8768 8 жыл бұрын

Hello Everyone and Welcome!!!! Love this guy :)

@scoobystichris790 6 жыл бұрын

Hi, love the video. Question; would putting gold heat reflective tape on you intercooler reduce heat from the turbo and engine on a top mount intercooler? Or it stop heat from leaving the intercooler? Many thanks 👍

@jontodd1383 10 жыл бұрын

Your shirt makes you look like Steve from blues clues

@EngineeringExplained 10 жыл бұрын

You're not alone in your thoughts.

@roycezaro1998 6 жыл бұрын

XD good lord

@donaldkhogan 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for saying "everyone"!! Like every single KZfaqr says "Hey guys" and I'm like wtf? That's only a portion of the audience!

@erikestrada2408 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video and all the info. Quick question, I've heard that too big of an intercooler creates lag is that true I want to upgrade for my a5 2.0t b8 also for the piping whats better silcone or aluminum?

@dham99 5 жыл бұрын

lol glad I'm not the only one who thought instantly of Blue's Clues when I saw this haha... On a side note...the reason I was weary of my heat exchanger (water to air) on my supercharged Cavalier was because of the reliance on a pump. My pump failed during a very spirited run and then on some heavy highway pulls. Well I wasn't monitoring my IAT's at the time and the motor went (piston literally splintered). You wont have that with an air to air, the worse that happens is a charge pipe blows off which you'll know right away. But I've had both and having a sufficient intercooler is definitely key.. my stock Focus ST intercooler is basically useless except for daily driving. Its the only part I need to go stage 3 but it should have been the first part I upgraded to for peace of mind! thanks for another good video! the car community is definitely a better place with people like you taking the time to help others understand how things work!

@Sawboyjr 6 жыл бұрын

Can you do a video of what's more beneficial having a intercooler on top of the engine with a scoop on the hood sucking in the air or the intercooler on the lower front end of the car sucking in the air as a typical radiator set up?

@LacshayShekhar 10 жыл бұрын

Love your videos, have helped me understand so much!!

@denzelw9664 Жыл бұрын

Been doing a lot of reading about IC recently and the one of the huge difference between tube and fin and bar and plate is. Tube and fin is really restrictive and does nothing for air flow even though it’s a force induction system. The fact that those tubes protrude in the tank doesn’t help air flow. Bar and plate on the other hand doesn’t have that protrusion in the tank so it doesn’t slow down air flow but actually speed up the flow of air.

@EngineeringExplained 10 жыл бұрын

I have multiple videos on each, I'd recommend checking out my forced induction video.

@dakkan5433 Жыл бұрын

I know this is an old video but knowing very little about engines and the different components you explained the basic principle really well :P

@sandeepsreehari5028 7 жыл бұрын

Hey dude... you did a nice job explaining about intercoolers. I have a 2011 VW Jetta 2.0 TDI. Diesel engine. what type of intercooler is it? Air to air or air to water? And please give me a few points about how to keep the turbo cool even if I drive at high RPMs. like around 3000 rpm. Thank you.

@rogerlaing4405 10 жыл бұрын

Dude you deserve more subs and views YOU GO OVER EVERYTHING!! P.S. I think if you mentioned your sponsors more then you would get better sponsorship. But keep it up man!!

@SimplyGheju 10 жыл бұрын

Your comment made me realize that I was not subscribed. Thanks buddy!

@EngineeringExplained 10 жыл бұрын

^ Haha thanks for subscribing!

@liveandletlive2894 5 жыл бұрын

Lol hes got the subs now!!!

@TrevorGoodchild999 10 жыл бұрын

Great vids! Could you please help me out with the following question. What would happen if I buy bigger aftermarket piping for my front mount intercooler? The stock piping that goes from the turbo to the IC and the one that goes from the IC to the intake manifold have a 2.25 inch diameter all the way through, while the aftermarket ones use silicon couplers to connect to wider 2.75 inch diameter tubes. Would this provide a better flow of air to the engine if the turbo, IC and throttle body are still 2.25 and only part of the piping gets wider?

@EugeneCapeder 4 жыл бұрын

Well done - thank you for your attention to details.

@johnnyohness6610 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. As a intercooler newbee my question is (94 Ford f250 IDI diesel) How does one determine the size of a intercooler when in front of the radiator is the AC condenser. Would adding a intercooler restrict airflow to the radiator? Should the intercooler be no bigger than a certain % of that given area in fear of to much air restriction to the radiator? Or does the reduction in temp provided by the intercooler offset or compensate for the reduction in airflow to the radiator? Just wondering. Thanks for making this video.

@shawnstylez3523 8 жыл бұрын

if you leave the stock oem intercooler on and put a Neuspeed MKVI FMIC & FID for example would it help to have a twin intercooler on a 2012 Volkswagen Golf R or GTI

@bigboi2125 10 жыл бұрын

Great video as always. Keep up the great work.

@transporter1transporter332 4 жыл бұрын

Cooling the pressurized fuel/ air mixture increases the mass of fuel /air mixture that can be crammed into the cylinder. Intercooling has the added advantage of allowing the charge to be compressed further before it reaches combustion temperature. It is possible to 'supercharge' an engine by using an intercooler on its own.

@rudedogii 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks for another great video! Whats the diff between horsepower gain and intake temperature?

@EngineeringExplained 10 жыл бұрын

Correct.

@llv32_yere64 7 жыл бұрын

Hey man, greetings from diesel enthusiast from Finland! I'd like to suggest a video topic: Make video about pro's and con's about water-to-air-intercooler vs. (normal) air-to-air-intercooler. Many vehicles that i've been working on have small engine bay, and it would be super great if you could do a video, where you put both water-to-air and air-to-air intercoolers on test. Just a suggestion thou! But i've seen lots of drag cars that use water-to-air intercooler method, and it would be cool if a wise guy like you could explain in a video about the differences of these two! I hope you read this message and even reconsider doing that kind of video! Thumbs up people if you agree with me!

@eggueg 10 жыл бұрын

I really like your vids man. They help me a lot .

@kylemcweeny165 8 жыл бұрын

hey i love ur videos ive been subscribed for a long time ive learned so much thank u for your service. im installing a turbo and for ease and rigidity i originally made the decision to have the muffler shop weld me my charge piping using 3" exhaust pipes and mandrel bends.. im really focused on cooling and after watching ur video i had an epiphany that.. and heres my question.. maybe its ok to use the exhaust pipes which are stainless steel i think as a charge pipe but only before the intercooler after the intercooler to the intake manifold it should be aluminum so to continue the convection heat dissipation effect that the intercooler already started or aluminum the whole way or it dosent really make a difference if i use aluminum or exhaust pipes which are stainless i think dont quote me for all the piping.. can u lend an average joe ur superior thinking abilities for a moment i would be overly appreciative

@GnarlyBlade 5 жыл бұрын

How do I pick the correct size of intercooler for my application? I know I need a 3" inlet/outlet for piping. I'm shooting for ~800HP max. I used flow rates to determine my piping size.

@Spaghetti989 10 жыл бұрын

How do you balance the pressure drop vs extra cooling in the two types of intercoolers? Are there specifications when you buy an intercooler to decide between bar&plate vs tube&fin to allow you to see what will give you the greatest molar flow of oxygen?

@jamesgrueser 6 жыл бұрын

I recently purchased a GTI, and I’m hoping to get some good miles out of it. I’ve wondered if installing an aftermarket or upgraded OEM intercooler (Golf R?) may help reduce heat and therefore stress on my motor. If the goal was logevitiy and an OEM+ style of tuning, could a well designed intercooler help extend the life of my engine? I live in the southeast where it is hot and humid. Temps can regularly crest 95-100° from late May - September or November some years. My concern is how heatsoak from normal operations or spirited driving and anything in between could affect longevity when considered in totality.

@cirotrinchese4926 Жыл бұрын

My congratulations for the explaination. Very cleaner and friendly. A curosity, what is the flowrate and velocity (average value) of ambient air that crosses the intercooler to cool the compressed air? Thank you.

@07AGAB 10 жыл бұрын

Hi ., I'm very happy to be the first to commnet, your work is amazing man, I love watching your videos. You make everything sound simpler. Thank you very very much, please keep it up...

@derekbellamy8040 8 жыл бұрын

I have some questions about your video on intercoolers and how they function. From what I gathered width has more of an effect on the cooling process then length, is this correct? I also was wondering if the effect changes for engine types, I'm leaning tordes the idea that it doesn't. The reason I'm asking these questions is I am designing my v mount set up for my 13b and thinking of using a Subaru style top mount intercooler that runs top to bottom rather then the traditional side to side draft. Also I was hoping you could do a video on the v mount and explain how it functions

@calvinchai8455 5 жыл бұрын

Is it possible to run high-density polyethylene plastic as intercooler piping versus the typical aluminum polish? I know composite intakes exist, but wanted to know your opinion specifically with intercooler pipes.

@stanleywender8159 7 жыл бұрын

There is something you didn't go into that almost nobody talks about but is greatly effected by the hight of the intercooler. The size and shape of the end tanks make a big difference on air flow and pressure drop through the core of the intercooler. If you have skinny end tanks there will be turbulence trying to fill the upper section of the intercooler and make it less effective. The larger the end tanks and the smoother the transition, the better for air flow. Check this out in practice by looking at the end tanks on the intercooler of a Nissan Skyline GT-R (R32, R33, or R34) with the bumper off..

@slomogoslowvideos7017 3 жыл бұрын

I have to admit I tried drawing these pictures explaining them to my friend but I am way more jealous of your drawings

@Bones1on1 6 жыл бұрын

I have a 2012 Mazdaspeed 3 I wanted to know will the ETS top mount Intercooler work as well as front mount Intercooler?

@TheSubienatic 10 жыл бұрын

Hi, I like your videos and I have singed up to your channel I also have subaru wrx, does the size of the intercooler to make the car run cooler or a stock intercooler is better than an aftermarket, it would cool if you made a quick video on that subject. Thank you.

@scugglebottom 4 жыл бұрын

how does the number of passes (single vs double) in the intercooler affect best design solution? Is it purely pressure drop?

@royk6320 5 жыл бұрын

Ok my question is that I have a 07 to 09 Acura rdx in they run a top mount air to air intercooler. Do u think a water to air intercooler would work better

@EngineeringExplained 10 жыл бұрын

I did indeed!

@jamespilcher5287 5 жыл бұрын

Could you co-opt your air-con loop to make a refrigerated intercooler?

@brianwiththechaser9886 8 жыл бұрын

i had a side mount intercooler witch wasnt that big on a mk4 jetta 1.8t switched to a pretty large fmic getting a few funky problems like car running lean or too much un metered air could this be caused by the new intercooler being so big?? awesome vids btw !!

@dnm25 8 жыл бұрын

Your channel should be Car Technology Explained. There is a lot more to engineering than car applications. Still, great explanations and videos!

@Badxperiment 10 жыл бұрын

Any chance you could do a video on how a dyno works. i know i could learn else where but i think you'd do a great job with the video.

@joebob502 7 жыл бұрын

With the air-to-water system, using ice, is there an issue with condensation? It would seem that condensation would form thus allowing water droplets to enter the throttle body. If so, would this affect combustion?

@pr0jectSkyneT 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Jason. Which woud you recommend if they are at the same price and size: the Bar & Plate or Tube & Fin?

@nicolasbango221 9 жыл бұрын

i see alot of the cons were losses in air pressure. will these decreases in air pressure effect how quickly, and how effectively your turbo spools? So to say if you have greater airpressure, will your turbo spool quick with more power? ( I'm new to the forced induction world lol)

@d-railed3917 6 жыл бұрын

Engineering Explained while I was working at a big-rig dealership ( I won't mention any names) we were changing out all of the intercoolers on particular models. The intercoolers were too big and would condensed water filling them up halfway full. Maybe you could edit and explain why, that would be cool to know a detailed reason.

@NaughtyGoatFarm 7 жыл бұрын

I have a small 2.8L Turbo diesel engine in a small truck. In stop start heavy traffic the temperature climbs. The intercooler fins (air to air) are a bit beat up from stones etc. Would replacing the intercooler help with temperature in stop start heavy traffic?

@untasnaz 8 жыл бұрын

Do you have any thoughts on turbo blankets? I've heard both sides but I would love your take on it.

@1431darkblood 5 жыл бұрын

Can I ask a question. Is it bad to have 2 intercooler on my daily? The one behind the radiator, and one behind the lower grill bumpers.

@hamideddaifi5615 8 жыл бұрын

thank you sir, you so kind , your videos are well done

@dfqnexxus3710 5 жыл бұрын

So here is my question , I have a 2014 Volkswagen passat 1.8L I'm going to upgrade the intercooler, I use the car for driving daily ...which one should i use ?front mount intercooler similar to the one you holding on this video or just an upgrade that comes between the radiator and ac condenser ?

@vinny1028 5 жыл бұрын

If I put a intercooler on my mustang EcoBoost with a 25% increase in internal core size will the map sensor be able to compensate with extra fuel

@hellraisingc7 8 жыл бұрын

what if i add a front air to air intercooler combined with the air to water? so hot compressed air from the turbo passes first through the front mount intercooler(bar and plate) ,then goes out towards the water intercooler and the towards the engine. that should work just fine and i should have much better cooling, correct?

@Jason_Laster 4 жыл бұрын

Nice...now when i go to work tomorrow im gonna explain this to people and come off like ive known it my whole life

@MrJohnnyDistortion 10 жыл бұрын

So then, which system is more effective in a daily driver such as a VW 1.9 TDI?

@borkasiamese4617 10 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Jason!

@EngineeringExplained 10 жыл бұрын

Long term goal!

@EngineeringExplained 10 жыл бұрын

Haha, that's hilarious. Never watched the show but a quick Google search proves you right.

@journeyreuma6990 4 жыл бұрын

Do I need to re-tune my engine after an intercooler upgrade? Say 5.5 Depo Beast(stock turbo) on a Focus ST. Stock turbo for at least another year or two. I am running the Ford Racing Performance calibration at the moment. I was hoping that I didn't need to get a tune.