intercooler

noun

in·ter·cool·er ˌin-tər-ˈkü-lər

: a device for cooling a fluid (such as air) between successive heat-generating processes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web To solve that problem, the Type R now has a 48 percent larger grille opening that directs air into a larger radiator and a 10-row intercooler (up from nine). —

Tony Quiroga, Car and Driver, 15 Nov. 2022 The Italian mods included a new Eaton supercharger, a more efficient intercooler, high-volume fuel injectors, a remapped ECU with a higher rev limit, and a sport exhaust. —

Clifford Atiyeh, Car and Driver, 29 July 2022 Breathing through a Sports Touring cat-back exhaust system, Choi's car also has an aftermarket intercooler and oil cooler from GReddy. —

Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, 26 Oct. 2022 The intercooler and cooling circuit for the supercharger have also been revised. —

David Beard, Car and Driver, 26 July 2022 The engine block has been strengthened, for example, and the turbocharger and its plumbing and its air-to-water intercooler all add pounds. —

Patrick Bedard, Car and Driver, 16 Sep. 2022 Equipped with a transmission intercooler as standard equipment, the Palisade is rated to tow up to 5,000 pounds. —

Dan Neil, WSJ, 15 Sep. 2022 The Trofeo engine gets a pair of unique twin-scroll turbos and a separate intercooler for more peak power and better responsiveness. —

Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes, 26 Aug. 2022 This was a necessity, as the twin-turbo V-6 requires a veritable club sandwich of heat exchangers, with an air-to-liquid intercooler and transmission and oil coolers joining the usual radiator and AC condenser. —

Dan Edmunds, Car and Driver, 16 May 2022 See More

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