View Full Version : Supercharge This! How do you keep a engine cool?
bent_remy
10-24-2002, 10:22 PM
I don't wanna sound stupid or but can an intercooler be hooked up to a supercharger? I heard that if its a centerfugal supercharger than it can. What about roots based systems? If you can't hook one up then how do you cool a supercharged engine? I have a b16a2 and I'm going with a supercharger over turbo. If you have one let me know how you keep your engine temps down and let me know a little bout if it's reliable. You got an si holla. :cigar:
pdiggitydogg
10-24-2002, 11:24 PM
i know jackson racing makes fmic for their SC's. As for Vortech...I have no clue. A SC is lots more reliable than a turbo and easier to mantain...unfortunately theres not as much "oomf" as with a turbo. I originally wanted a SC but then decided on turbo. I really should get the sc though...im rambling again :D
slowEJ6
10-24-2002, 11:49 PM
jackson racing makes an FMIC for their SC? ive never seen it. ive only seen some custom made FMIC setup for the JRSC that some guy did - never heard much about it though.
vortech uses an "aftercooler".
SC runs off the intake.....its not using the same hot exhaust gases as a turbo does - hence overheating isnt as much of a problem
Vortech w/o Aftercooler
http://www.vortechsuperchargers.com/images/4hc218-010s_engine.gif
Adds 58 horsepower
Adds 31 ft/lbs of torque
6-6.5 PSIG
Includes V-5 SQ G-Trim supercharger
Vortech w/ Aftercooler (big box looking thing, cant miss it)
http://www.vortechsuperchargers.com/images/4hc218-020s_engine.gif
Adds 117 horsepower
Adds 64 ft/lbs of torque
8-9 PSIG
Includes V-5 SQ G-Trim supercharger and Maxflow Powercooler
slowEJ6
10-24-2002, 11:56 PM
went to JR's site....they say nothing about an FMIC for honda/acura apps.....they have an oil cooler kit though :D
pdiggitydogg
10-25-2002, 12:02 AM
:D :D now i feel like an ass...thats waht i get for zipping through looking at pics and not reading. :D
slowEJ6
10-25-2002, 12:10 AM
the kid whom im speaking to owns a JRSC LS/VTEC setup. i asked him about it :yes:
civic4dr: the JRSC has NO intercooler
civic4dr: per se
civic4dr: there is a liqid watercooler
civic4dr: (water injection)
slowEJ6: how does it mount?
civic4dr: its a pump
civic4dr: nozzel goes in the intake manifold
civic4dr: sprays at boost levels
http://www.geocities.com/chipman_13/jr-injection.html
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