Rtech Supercooler for HP500EFI
04-21-2004, 07:17 PM
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Rtech Supercharger system for HP500EFI
The design is completed. Here are a few screen grabs of the solid model. Thanks to Nordic Heat for converting my 2D drawings.
Last edited by tomcat; 04-21-2004 at 08:50 PM.
04-21-2004, 07:21 PM
#2
If you are familiar with the Vortech system for this engine, we occupy the same real estate but squeeze in a bigger, better flowing intercooler. We will sell this as an upgrade to Procharger systems or as part of a complete system using the Vortech supercharger.
04-21-2004, 07:39 PM
#6
This drawing shows how the air from the supercharger enters a gradually widening upper plenum without running through any small diameter plumbing.
The air then passes through the top part of the intercooler core. Passing through the core takes the turbulence out of the air flow. This effect, plus the large cross-sectional area of the turn, and the turning vane itself, all combine to reduce pressure losses in the 180 degree turn.
Partially cooled air then passes through the bottom part of the core. Since cold water enters the bottom part of the core from the stern, makes a 180 degree turn and exits from the top part of the core, this is a true countercurrent design which maximizes heat removal.
Cool air then enters the lower plenum. The throttle body draws off this lower plenum without the pressure losses of running through small diameter plumbing.
The air then passes through the top part of the intercooler core. Passing through the core takes the turbulence out of the air flow. This effect, plus the large cross-sectional area of the turn, and the turning vane itself, all combine to reduce pressure losses in the 180 degree turn.
Partially cooled air then passes through the bottom part of the core. Since cold water enters the bottom part of the core from the stern, makes a 180 degree turn and exits from the top part of the core, this is a true countercurrent design which maximizes heat removal.
Cool air then enters the lower plenum. The throttle body draws off this lower plenum without the pressure losses of running through small diameter plumbing.
04-21-2004, 07:52 PM
#7
The Supercooler will be tested as part of a complete Vortech system installation in May. Of course, results will be reported here first.
A fellow OSO member who already has the Procharger system installed has volunteered to test the Supercooler back to back against the Procharger intercooler. The Procharger system requires the intercooler to be mounted below and beside the engine. He currently has 5 @ 90 degree elbows in small diameter tubing, so we expect to greatly reduce pressure losses with the Supercooler.
We expect to be ready to deliver product this summer. We are ready to go to casting and maching now, and the intercoolers are being custom made for us by the same company that makes Vortech's intercoolers.
We are aiming this product at engine builders that want to produce 800-900 HP from 502 - 540 CID engines using the Mercury EFI system with large injectors and modified ECMs.
Details of previous supercooler tests can be found on our website. Click on our OSO banner or go to www.rtechperformance.com.
I look forward to comments from all OSO boostheads!
A fellow OSO member who already has the Procharger system installed has volunteered to test the Supercooler back to back against the Procharger intercooler. The Procharger system requires the intercooler to be mounted below and beside the engine. He currently has 5 @ 90 degree elbows in small diameter tubing, so we expect to greatly reduce pressure losses with the Supercooler.
We expect to be ready to deliver product this summer. We are ready to go to casting and maching now, and the intercoolers are being custom made for us by the same company that makes Vortech's intercoolers.
We are aiming this product at engine builders that want to produce 800-900 HP from 502 - 540 CID engines using the Mercury EFI system with large injectors and modified ECMs.
Details of previous supercooler tests can be found on our website. Click on our OSO banner or go to www.rtechperformance.com.
I look forward to comments from all OSO boostheads!
Last edited by tomcat; 04-21-2004 at 08:42 PM.
04-23-2004, 06:39 AM
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With that manifold system being increased, won't it create a larger area of compressed air, with throttle response suffering during deaceleration?
With that manifold system being increased, won't it create a larger area of compressed air, with throttle response suffering during deaceleration?
