Originally posted by clickwir
So there's a slight pressure drop... are there any other disadvantages to using an intercooler? Takes up extra space of course.
Slows air flow.
There's always the weight issue as well. They aren't very heavy, but typically they're hung far in front of the axle, which doesn't help our already nasty front to rear weight ratio.
However, every performance part is a compromise, and an intercooler is a good idea for almost every application. There are other options, but they can be very expensive.