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Well, we're off and running. This is the first Rtech Supercooler to come off the "assembly line". This one is being used to check all dimensions and clearances, then it's going down to Boston for an in water test on NEVRENUFF's Procharged boat.

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Here's the exploded view. We're especially proud of the large intercooler core with our own water tank castings. These deep tanks promote even water distribution.

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Installation starts by bolting the bottom plate to the intake manifold with counter sunk bolts, then bolting the sideways carb adapter to the plate, then the carb. The front of the plate is supported with a bracket down to the intake.

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Then the intercooler core is placed in front of the carb. The black stripes are high density foam rubber to seal against the bottom plate and lid, also prevent damage.

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Normally the discharge tube and vane assembly would be welded into the side band. This will be done once we determine the best length by flow bench testing. The side band is one piece laser cut then bent and welded. It drops into the groove in the bottom plate.

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When the side band is dropped into place the intercooler is secured with a short bolt through the side band into a deep boss in the side of the water tank casting. The bolt does not penetrate into water. Water fittings and fuel line fittings exit on this side in positions that do not interfere with exhaust manifold risers and lines.

HPJunkie

Wow that was a fast response! It looks cool. How about the linkage and fuel connections? How are the foam strips held on? greg

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Finally the lid drops over 15 perimeter studs that hold the lid down. The underside of the lid is also grooved and the side band rests against plastic sleeves installed on the studs. Top and bottom grooves have rubber lining. All together a leak proof, explosion proof enclosure without welding.

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CNC engraving and brush finish on lid. Brush finish on side band. Paint, powdercoat or polish as you see fit.
The position of the inlet matches a Vortech V-7 supercharger exactly; a short section of tube will match up the inlet to a Procharger M-1.

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Hi Greg - I wish I had been faster getting this thing to market, but I wasted a lot of time trying to get other people to build it. Still, it was only six months ago that we ran the prototype on Nickerson's dyno.

The enclosure is designed to take Vortech's throttle linkage and fuel line assembly. The throttle cable gets to the back of the box by passing under the arch of the exhaust tailpipe. The foam rubber is actually the stuff that you put on your pickup truck before you put a cap on the bed. Very dense rubber with a very sticky backing.

All materials have been sourced, all vendors signed up. Once we're satisfied that the specs are all OK, I'm going to build a batch of 24. Six of these are spoken for already, some for Procharger conversions, some as complete kits with Vortech components.