i understand where you're coming from, but this loss in power can be compensated in other areas (fuel, boost, exhaust). yes, most front mount intercoolers would reduce your charge air pressure but the loss is trivial at about +/- 1psi on most intercoolers. this loss is of course dependant on design/efficiency of the intercooler.
If you want to make an omelet, you have to break a few eggs.
-Fight Club
i've been planning on doing an intercooler writeup for zilvia and i'm almost done
