Air Conditioned Intercooler

[Rebel_Horseman]

I'm reading an article on the next breed of Ford Lightning trucks and it says that Ford has developed a new system that will give more HP "thanks in part to Ford's new SuperCooling technology, which uses the air-conditioner as an intercooler for the supercharger. It dissipates 20 percent more heat than a conventional intercooler, and it's good for about 50 extra horses for bursts of up to 45 seconds. " I wonder if a similar system could be adapted for our trucks.



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[nickleinonen]

Originally posted by Rebel_Horseman

I'm reading an article on the next breed of Ford Lightning trucks and it says that Ford has developed a new system that will give more HP "thanks in part to Ford's new SuperCooling technology, which uses the air-conditioner as an intercooler for the supercharger. It dissipates 20 percent more heat than a conventional intercooler, and it's good for about 50 extra horses for bursts of up to 45 seconds. " I wonder if a similar system could be adapted for our trucks.



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how about one of them intercooler n2o or co2 spray kits? they are gaining popularty with ricers, but will work just as well on any intercooled/aftercooled engine. i think the co2 would be more cost efficent than the n2o version



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[y-knot]

If you switch to the AFE intake kit you can take advantage of the AC line. When the stock air filter is removed, the AC line is expossed, and runs right thru the area where the AFT is. It might not be much, but it is something, and with the ac on, it does provide cooler intake air.

 

[tgbol]

A number engine builders have been working on using the A/C compressor to cool charge air. It works fine in short blasts, the can not stay up with the heat demands on a long pull.