Intercooler: Description and Operation

Supercharger Description and Operation

Cover/Intercooler





Cover/Intercooler

The cover assembly has an integrated intercooler. Cooling the air enhances the effectiveness of the supercharger. The intercooler uses conventional coolant in a system that is separate from the engine cooling system. The intercooler assembly includes the cover, two charge air coolers/heat exchangers, a water manifold assembly, two service bleed ports, a factory coolant fill port, and a variety of sensors to monitor air temperature and pressure. The water manifold, located at the front of cover transfers coolant to the cover via four internal transfer tubes. The transfer tubes and water manifold are sealed with O-rings and press-in-place seals. Coolant enters the inlet port of the water manifold assembly, is directed into and through the two charge air coolers/heat exchangers, and exits back into the water manifold. Coolant then exits the water manifold outlet port returning to the separate cooling system.

The cover/intercooler consists of the following components:

* Water Manifold Assembly
* Charge Air Cooler Cover
* Charge Air Coolers/Heat Exchangers
* Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor
* Barometric Pressure Sensor
* Air Outlet Pressure Sensor
* Service Coolant Bleed Ports
* Factory Coolant Fill Port