Celica L4-122 1998cc 2.0L DOHC Turbo (3S-GTE) (1990)
Intercooler: Description and Operation
Intercooler
The Intercooler cools the intake air that is compressed by the turbo impeller wheel. Cooling the intake air increases the air density and efficiency of the
combustion mixture and helps to reduce combustion chamber temperature. The occurance of engine ping is thereby suppressed, allowing higher boost
pressures and increasing engine output. The Intercooler is located on top of the engine and utilizes windstream air to dissipate the heat from the
turbocharged intake air.