Does your vehicle have a turbo? Then an intercooler is indispensable. Fortunately MasterTurbo has a large range of high quality products in this group. In this blog we will discuss the intercooler, the most common damages and repairs and the NRF brand.

The turbo and the intercooler

An intercooler is usually found behind the front bumper under the radiator. The intercooler and the turbo are two engine components that are related to each other. Air is sent from the combustion engine with turbo to the intake manifold, where the pressure ensures that more air enters the combustion chamber. More fuel can then be injected, giving the engine higher power and better combustion.

The intercooler serves as a heat exchanger. Compressing the air has the disadvantage that the temperature rises, which changes the density and causes poorer combustion. The cooling of the intercooler creates shrinkage, allowing more air to be pumped into the combustion chamber.

Damage and repair

Intercoolers are vulnerable to stone chippings and dirt, which can cause leaks. An intercooler can also become clogged. The cause of a clogged or dirty intercooler can be a faulty turbo assembly, oil contamination or foreign particles. These problems can cause even worse damage such as leakage or damage to the turbo.

If an intercooler is damaged or defective, it should be completely replaced to prevent further damage and repairs. When replacing a defective or broken turbo, it is therefore always important to check the intercooler for any defects. Our specialists will help you find the right intercooler for your application and turbo.

Intercoolers from NRF

Besides many other products for engine cooling such as radiators and thermostats, the Dutch brand NRF also supplies intercoolers (air coolers). This product range is continuously being expanded to offer the widest possible range on the market and the brand hopes to be able to supply at least 90% of the European car fleet with intercoolers.

With a range of over 600 different intercoolers for various applications, it delivers high quality and maximum power from its own production and development facilities. Aluminium intercoolers are available for passenger cars, light commercial vehicles, trucks, buses, agricultural and industrial vehicles.

MasterTurbo has various intercoolers from NRF in stock, and can also order and deliver these products within a short time. Our specialists will be happy to put together a complete package of parts for you such as hoses, oil supply pipes, etc.

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