2002_Ford Mustang GT Upgrades Kenne Bell Twin Screw Supercharger Kit
Effect on Charge temp ( 9, 11, 14 psi)
Speaking of intercooler efficiency, this graph illustrates the change in post-core charge temperature at three different boost levels. The three lines represent boost pressures of 9, 11 and 14 psi along with the resulting charge temperatures. As expected, the charge temperature increases ever so slightly with the increase in boost pressure. What is most impressive is the fact that there was very little gain in charge temperature despite the sizable jump in boost pressure. Though no pre-intercooler temps were taken, the change in boost pressure from 9 to 15 psi would certainly add a minimum of 60-70 degrees (probably more), yet the intercooler had no problem shedding all that extra heat. The peak post-intercooler temperature was no higher than 140 degrees, and this was with the boost cranked up to a whopping 15 psi. You're not likely to run around on the street with 15 psi and 500 wheel horsepower, at least not for long with your stock GT motor on pump gas. The test did, however, illustrate the effectiveness of the air-to-water intercooler employed in the new Kenne Bell kit. View Related Article
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