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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Hellion94" data-source="post: 680156" data-attributes="member: 8471">Re: In Response to Javi's Post....I agree with you that there are some blanket statements that are without backing or proof. Fact of the matter is this, no supercharger, or turbo, will ever be efficient enough to NOT benefit from an intercooler. ProChargers come with intercoolers because that's what they decided to do. However, the extra tubing, intercooler and what not raises the price point, and complexity slightly, which is where companies like Vortech and Paxton come in with kits that are more affordable. All air that is compressed will heat up, however, and will benefit from an intercooler. I also agree that the combos and goals of particular people and situations will dictate what is best for them. The statement was made earlier that ProCharger sponsors NMRA races, but no one runs them. It's just not true, look at SSO, Real Street, And Outlaw 10.5. These are all classes that are dominated, or at least have a very good contingent of ProCharger cars. However, the needs of the EFI renegade racers seem to be best catered to by the YSi trim. Again, certain situations will need certain combos. I will also agree that turbos are more difficult to install due to the associated hardware, however, there are TONS of turbocharger sizing options and compressors to fit almost every need, and many kits these days don't require cutting of the body (at least the "street" type kits, Thumpers are hard to fit without cutting something). Turbos, when sized properly, are also VERY efficient, and can provide power gains across the entire RPM range.</blockquote>