Do Superchargers Use Intercoolers?

An intercooler (sometimes referred to as an aftercooler) is designed to remove heat from the compressed air coming from the supercharger (or turbo) before it enters the engine's induction system.

Is an intercooler necessary for a supercharger?

A supercharger intercooler should always be used. Once the air has been compressed by the supercharger, it becomes extremely hot. Hot air does not hold as much oxygen as cool air, and fuel efficiency will suffer.

Can you put an intercooler on a supercharged car?

Yes, you can put an intercooler on the intake side of the supercharger, but it is more efficient to put it between the supercharger and intake on the motor. This is because compressed air creates heat, so from the compressed air after the supercharger, you want to cool it as much as possible before the motor.