Intercooler grounding

[RSRacing]

Whats the reason for grounding a intercooler ?

 

[patprimmer]

Ummm, to dissipate static charge.

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[turbocohen]

Next time its cool and dry.. put a high impedance o-scope across the block to an unbonded intercooler and you will see some potential. Been voltwhacked by a 3 bar boost cng application that was on a dyno with the intercooler suspended by the silicone hoses.