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Intercooler: Description and Operation



Supercharger Description and Operation

Intercooler XLR V

The supercharger has an integrated intercooler. Cooling the air enhances the effectiveness of the supercharger. The intercooler uses conventional coolant in a separate sealed system from the engine cooling system. The intercooler system has a radiator, a back fill port at the rear of the supercharger, attaching hoses, and a pump capable of a flow rate of 22 liters (6 gallons) per minute. The pump is commanded ON, by the control module, whenever the engine is running, intake air temperature (IAT) sensor 2 is more than 0°C (32°F), intake air temperature (IAT) sensor is more than -25°C (-13°F), and engine run time is more than 10 seconds.