If you try to supercharge a 5.0L engine without an intercooler, you simply can’t run much boost without substantial exposure to detonation and engine damage. However, because intercooling removes the heat that causes detonation, you can safely run more engine-friendly air-to-air intercooled boost with full timing and complete peace of mind. And with air-to-air intercooling, there is no need for band-aids such as ignition retard, over-rich fuel injectors or ice water. Intercooling is simply the fundamental solution for reliable high performance, because it substantially improves both engine reliability and performance.