Why Your Car Loses 20% Power in Summer Heat (And What to Fix)
Your knock threshold drops from -6 to -11 when ambient temps hit 35°C. That intercooler upgrade means nothing if your ECU is pulling 4° of timing to prevent knock.
Why Bigger Intercoolers Don’t Always Make More Power
Most enthusiasts chase the biggest intercooler they can fit, but the data tells a different story. Placement and airflow design consistently trump raw size when it comes to actual power gains.