Randy Bennell wrote:
So, the hood scoop looks a bit odd on an MB diesel but it supposedly holds an intercooler. Does anyone think it is effective? Does an intercooler help in any way on a diesel or is it going against the grain because a diesel needs heat to fire?
If you're pumping enough fuel and air to get the exhaust temps too high, then an intercooler is vital. Otherwise there's no point.
If all somebody did was turn up the full load screw in the injection pump and tighten the wastegate to match, I don't think the intercooler would be needed.
If the pump has serious internal mods, then the intercooler is worth something and the old OM617 might be making power similar to the one in the diesel speed record car of 30 years ago.
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