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This Madman' s Toyota Supra Has A See-Through Intercooler
May. 13, 2022 9:21 AM ET by Chase Bierenkoven JDM / 1 Comment X-ray specs are overrated. In a turbocharged car, the intercooler plays a very important role. An air-to-air intercooler takes the heat generated from compressed air and feeds it through a network of tubes with cooling fins - that's the center part of an intercooler. Then, the cool, surrounding air absorbs the heat from the cooling fins, feeding it into the intake manifold. It's arguably just as important to the turbocharging process as the turbo itself. Unfortunately, it's rather hard to see them working. Intercoolers like the one found on the Toyota Supra are usually hidden behind bumpers, crash supports, and sometimes radiators (Volkswagen, lookin' at you). Youtuber Warped Perception decided to change that, building an intercooler with clear end tanks for his Supra. The results were spectacular. Warped Perception/YouTube Warped Perception/YouTube Warped Perception/YouTube Warped Perception/YouTube The channel has made a name for itself with wild automotive concepts and builds, like a jet-powered Tesla Model 3. There's also some real engineering behind the work, as evidenced by the channel's intercooler build. Previously, the channel found out that the intercooler wasn't holding the boost from the turbo well enough, which necessitated some new metal top plates. With those installed, it was off to AMS Performance for a dyno test. The pair used a fog machine to illustrate the effects of the intercooler, which worked incredibly well. You can see how the air is sucked into the turbo, cooled, and spat back out again. Of course, with it working so well, the only thing left to do was turn up the boost pressure. Warped Perception/YouTube Warped Perception/YouTube Warped Perception/YouTube Warped Perception/YouTube Unfortunately, that ended rather spectacularly, with the cold side of the intercooler failing. It detonated, and was so loud you could "feel it in your chest." However, there were some interesting mechanical findings. The clear intercooler actually worked, as Warped Perception found out by hooking up temperature leads to the clear end tanks. At one point, you can see a temperature difference of nearly 100 degrees. That difference is what helps a turbo work the way it does. Dense, hot air compressed by the turbo and cooled by the intercooler allows for a thicker air/fuel mix, which translates to more power. Well, until around 20 psi, at which point things started going bang. Oh well. It's not the first time we've seen a Supra blow up on the dyno, and it won't be the last. Warped Perception/YouTube Warped Perception/YouTube Warped Perception/YouTube Warped Perception/YouTube Join The Discussion
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Toyota GR Supra Chase Bierenkoven Associate Editor Shortly before applying to law school, Chase decided to take a chance on pursuing his dream job: playing with cars and getting paid for it. Law school was just a means to an end, after all. His first writing job was freelance and barely paid his grocery bill. It quickly turned into a full-time position, eventually leading Chase to join CarBuzz in 2022. Chase now tests cars, and sits comfortably at the news desk when he's not in the driver's seat. In his spare time, Chase can be heard trying to play guitar, or out enjoying Colorado's natural splendor in his BMW M3. Contact Chase @bierenkoven @cbier823 LoginSign Up Home News Features Car Reviews Car Advice 2021 CarBuzz Awards New Cars Used Cars Future Cars Compare Cars Sell My Car Car Dealerships Buy Here Pay Here Used Car Reviews Popular Tags Cars # Video # TOP # Spy Shots # Reveal # Rumor # Auto Show # Supercar # Tuning # Car Culture # Industry News # Motorsport Acura Alfa Romeo Aston Martin Audi Bentley BMW Bollinger Bugatti Buick Cadillac Caterham Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Ferrari Fiat Fisker Ford Genesis GMC Hennessey Honda Hyundai Infiniti Jaguar Jeep Karma Kia Koenigsegg Lamborghini Land Rover Lexus Lincoln Lordstown Lotus Lucid Motors Maserati Mazda McLaren Mercedes-Benz Mini Mitsubishi Nissan Pagani Polestar Porsche Ram Rimac Rivian Rolls-Royce Spyker Subaru Tesla Toyota Volkswagen Volvo By Make Acura Alfa Romeo Aston Martin Audi Bentley BMW Bollinger Bugatti Buick Cadillac Caterham Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Ferrari Fiat Fisker Ford Genesis GMC Hennessey Honda Hyundai Infiniti Jaguar Jeep Karma Kia Koenigsegg Lamborghini Land Rover Lexus Lincoln Lordstown Lotus Lucid Motors Maserati Mazda McLaren Mercedes-Benz Mini Mitsubishi Nissan Pagani Polestar Porsche Ram Rimac Rivian Rolls-Royce Spyker Subaru Tesla Toyota Volkswagen Volvo By Car Type SUVs Crossovers Sedans Coupes Trucks Sports Cars Wagons Vans Hatchbacks Convertibles Small Cars Luxury Cars Electric Cars Hybrid Cars Future Cars By Price Up to $15K $15K - $25K $25K - $35K $35K - $45K $45K - $55K $55K - $75K $75K - $100K $100K - $200K $200K - $300K Above $300K Back To Top