3500 4x4 Pickup L6-359 5.9L DSL Turbo (1996)
Intercooler: Description and Operation
DESCRIPTION
The Charge Air Cooler (Intercooler) is a heat exchanger that uses air flow to dissipate heat from the intake air. As the turbocharger increases air
pressure, the air temperature increases.
PURPOSE
Lowering the intake air temperature increases engine efficiency and power.
OPERATION
Intake air is drawn through the air cleaner and into the turbocharger compressor housing, Pressurized air from the turbocharger then flows forward
through the charge air cooler (intercooler) located in front of the radiator. From the charge air cooler (intercooler) the air flows back into the intake
manifold.
