Charge Air Cooler: Description

Fig 1: Identifying Charge Air Cooler

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The charge air cooler is used to reduce the temperature of the engines incoming air supply. The charge air cooler is mounted to the bottom of the supercharger, and is located between the cylinder banks. The charge air cooler is constructed of aluminum, and is detachable from the supercharger.