Scorpion

Only if you paln on running ice in the system. Otherwise it's no better than a FMIC.

And you could run a full-race manifold with an Liq to air, you just have to have custom charge piping made. Alot cheaper than going with a custom manifold, and then still needing custom charge piping.

Sub-Zero

Upside: Water absorbs heat four times better than air for any given temperature rise.

Downside: They are heavier, more expensive, and more parts to fail.

All that comes straight from a turbo charging book.

The air to water will heat soak slower than air to air but is harder to dissipate. The system has to be deigned well.

Air to water is better for power contest, drag racing, and autocrossing. Lower pressure drops and heat soaks more slowly. Plus like Scorpion said you can ice it down.

If your car is a daily driver then you should go air to air. There are several books on the subject.

Scorpion

That was the exact point I was trying to make, but did a crappy job of doing Thanks Jeff

BMACMAC

Glad to be onboard S2KI, you guys rock with the intel. Seems to be a cool group to be a part of.

Sub-Zero

Sharing ideas, help, and getting to know new people is what this forum is all about. Every now and then it goes a stray.