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09/18/2026

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09/18/2026

WHY DO SOME DRAG RACERS PUT ICE IN THEIR INTERCOOLERS? 🧊

Imagine cooling your engine's intake air with a box full of ice.

That's exactly what some drag racers do.

High-boost engines compress huge amounts of air, but compression also generates heat. Hotter intake air is less dense and can increase the risk of engine knock.

The trick? An ice tank connected to a water-to-air intercooler.

A pump circulates chilled coolant from the ice tank through the intercooler, where it absorbs heat from the compressed intake air.

Ice absorbs a substantial amount of heat as it melts, helping keep coolant temperatures low during a short, high-power run.

The result? Potentially denser intake air, reduced knock tendency, and more consistent performance. With the right engine calibration, it can also support greater power output.

But there's a catch.

Ice melts, the system adds weight, and its cooling capacity is limited. It's particularly useful for short drag-racing runs rather than continuous track sessions.

Would you rather run a massive conventional intercooler or an ice-cooled setup for maximum quarter-mile performance?

09/18/2026

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The Star M28 Milwaukee-8 Camshaft is the biggest bolt-on cam designed specifically for a stock M8 Gen II (2024-2026 models). This is a dual-profile performance camshaft designed to deliver more torque, more top end, and more of that aggressive chop that turns heads at every stoplight.

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