Supercharged By Saleen

The Saleen-equipped GT produced excellent low- and midrange power. We tested it on a scorching hot (90-degrees plus) day at E-town and recorded a best of 12.80 at 112.15. With drag radials we nailed a quicker 12.40 at 112.18 mph.

Shaun Lacko of JDM Engineering removes the front bumper cover in order to install the Saleen heat exchanger. He also removed the front radiator shroud, as well as the battery, the battery tray, and the airbox and inlet tube. There's a lot to do, but it's hard to foul up because Saleen includes one of the most informative instruction manuals we've ever seen.

Here Lacko removes the fuel rail. He also drained the coolant system and unbolted the alternator.

Next came the throttle body...

...then the intake manifold.

The Saleen kit requires a new water crossover tube (which is included), but the stock one must first be removed.

Lacko installed the Saleen heat exchanger.

It is necessary to relocate the alternator during the install, which is accomplished using this aluminum bracket. The kit also includes the parts needed to extend the wires to the new location.

Following the instructions, we mounted the intercooler coolant pump.

We then installed the intercooler coolant recovery tank.

After connecting the hose to the bottom of the tank, the unit was secured to the existing strut tower bracket.

We installed the water pump timer, which is wired to the system using the harness supplied in the kit.