FREE TOOL · INTERCOOLER MATH
Intercooler effectiveness calc
Compute intercooler outlet temperature from compressor-out temp, ambient and effectiveness (ε). Effectiveness ε > 0.75 is good; < 0.6 is undersized for sustained boost.
Effectiveness reference
| Setup | Effectiveness | Use case |
|---|---|---|
| Stock top-mount TMIC | 0.55-0.65 | Daily / Stage 1 |
| Stock large front-mount | 0.65-0.75 | Stage 1 / Stage 2 |
| Aftermarket bar-and-plate FMIC | 0.75-0.85 | Stage 2 / Stage 3 |
| Race tube-and-fin | 0.85-0.92 | Track / race |
| Air-to-water with ice chiller | 0.93-0.97 | Dyno / drag |