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Re:Peat fires continue to burn at air temperature of -50C in... by pletnes on Wednesday January 27, 2021 @04:33PM (#25934271)
Hence the invention of the intercooler diesel engine.
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Re:Peat fires continue to burn at air temperature of -50C in... by llampx on Wednesday January 27, 2021 @07:36PM (#25936435)
The turbocharger is what helps at high altitudes, not the intercooler which just cools the air. The turbo packs more air in to the engine, which helps at sea level but makes a big difference at high altitude. Superchargers do the same.
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