2002 MUSTANG GT -- FMGT Upgrades 4.6 V-8 EFI 2V SOHC Supercharged
 
Vortech Supercharging System with
V-2 SQ & Vortech Aftercooler for 2002 4.6 Mustang
GT
Adds 142 horsepower
Adds 98 ft/lbs of torque
9-10 PSIG
Includes SQ-Trim supercharger
Includes Maxflow Power Cooler
(Battery relocation is usually required)
The increased boost level, high output
supercharger system, features a fully integrated air to
water aftercooler approach to charge cooling. Vortech
chose the air to water system primarily because it
closely maintains the boost level found at the
compressor. Fuel and ignition system modifications are
similar but different from the non-aftercooled kit. This
system will produce 402 horsepower on an unmodified
engine. Battery relocation is required and is not
included in the system.
Vortech Aftercooler Systems
Aftercooler System for
2002 4.6 Mustang GT
Add 38
additional hp (to an already supercharged engine).
Provides a cooler, denser air charge allowing more
timing, less fuel and reduced chance of detonation.
Features exclusive double pass, low restriction
air/water core.
Uses water/glycol mix as its cooling
medium for street and road race applications (ice water
may be used for drag racing purposes).
Compact air
to water design allows it to be optimally placed in the
system with minimal pressure loss.
Battery
relocation is required and is not included in the
system.
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VORTECH SUPERCHARGING
SYSTEMS
Why Buy a Supeharger?
Supercharging is
the easiest and most cost effective means of adding an
average of 46% more horsepower and 31% torque to your
vehicle. Actual numbers may vary for your application.
Please check our supercharging system application
guide for your
vehicle.
There are many ways to increase
performance. Add up the cost and time involved with all
the external bolt-ons and you will find that you get
about half the power of a Vortech supercharging system
for around the same price. Add up the cost and time
involved and extensive internal engine upgrades and you
will find it will compromise driveability, emissions,
and will not deliver the performance you expected for
considerably more money than a Vortech supercharging
system. Vortech supercharger systems are street legal,
offer more horsepower per dollar and install in less
time than performing internal engine modifications.
Complete and Ready To
Run
Vortech
supercharging systems deliver maximum value for your
performance dollar. Each system is 100% complete, right
down to the wire ties. The following items are included
with every Vortech supercharging system at the time of
purchase (unless otherwise noted):
Compressor matched,
computer aided designed and machined Vortech centrifugal
supercharger with SQ technology for "Super Quiet"
operation
Calibrated fuel system for proper fuel
management*
High performance ignition system with
boost timing retard for proper timing curve*
Custom
computer tuning*
High flow air intake system with a
K&N air filter and specially formed polypropylene
plastic inlet ducts for minimum restriction and superior
fit
Heat resistant silicone hose coupling
Premium grade flex hose
Stainless steel clamps
Carefully
designed and flow tested cast aluminum and/or roto
molded urethane air discharge tubing
Compressor
bypass valve
OEM style single cast 356 aluminum
mounting brackets heat treated to T-6 specifications for
strength
Supercharger drive pulley
Integrated
belt tensioner
Premium drive belt
Heavy duty
mounting hardware
Tie wraps
Heavy duty engine
oil lubrication system
Satin or polished finish
Step-by-step, fully illustrated installation manual
3-year limited warranty on most systems
Mandrel
bent, TIG welded and powder coated cooling water
re-route kit*
* some applications
Engineering You Can Count On
Each
Vortech supercharging system is designed, tested, and
sold to be installed on vehicles in their original or
otherwise stock form. They are engineered to deliver
maximum performance and long term engine durability at
safe boost levels on stock engines. By taking into
consideration variables such as the intended use,
climate, altitude, and design parameters of stock
engines, Vortech supercharging systems deliver proven
performance.
The Best Standard Warranty In
The Supercharger Industry
Most
Vortech street supercharging systems include a standard
3-year limited warranty.
50 State
Emission Legal
Each Vortech supercharging
system, unless otherwise noted, meets both the
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and California Air
Resources Board (CARB) requirements for classification
as 50 state emissions legal under CARB EO #
D-213-17.
Supercharger Base Kits
Designed
for customers who already have a Vortech supercharger
but need the miscellaneous components for a complete
system. Vortech supercharger base kits include
everything you need minus the Vortech supercharger and
the electronics (electronics are available
separately).
Third Party Supercharging
Systems
As you might imagine, it is impossible to
produce a Vortech supercharging system for every
application. Some companies produce a supercharging
system for specific applications using a Vortech
supercharger. Vortech does not provide warranty coverage
on third party supercharging systems but can provide you
the necessary contact information at your request. Click
here for a list of third party supercharging
system companies.
Installations
Vortech supercharging systems
include a comprehensive, fully illustrated installation
manual. Typical installations can be done in 8-16 hours
(installation time varies, please see our supercharging
system application
guide). Vortech
supercharging systems are engineered for true OEM
quality fit, finish and designed to fit under your
factory hood with absolutely no fabricating, cutting of
body panels, or internal engine modifications. If you
don't want to install a Vortech supercharging system
yourself, professional installations are available from
your nearest authorized Vortech
distributor.
Maintenance
Vortech supercharging systems
feature a heavy duty engine oil lubrication system
ensuring a fresh supply of oil to the supercharger
bearings and gears. This ensures maximum durability with
virtually no maintenance. In fact, when you change your
engine oil, you change the supercharger oil. Owning a
Vortech supercharging system is as easy as following
factory maintenance schedules and running premium
unleaded fuel.
CHARGE
COOLING
In the early 1990's, Vortech performed
exhaustive studies on air-to-air charge cooling for use
with centrifugal superchargers. The approach seemed
attractive given the simplicity and straight-forward
application. In each test case study, however, a net
loss in boost pressure and horsepower resulted. Since
horsepower is strongly dependent on charge-air density,
and density in turn is related to both temperature and
pressure, Vortech quickly learned that obtaining good
thermal performance from a charge cooler is only half of
the challenge. Indeed, the problem with air-to-air
cooling was found to be the significant pressure losses
associated with long duct runs needed to get the charge
air to and from the heat exchanger, which is usually
placed up-front ahead of the radiator. In addition, the
air-to-air heat exchanger design incorporated rather
lengthy, restrictive passageways which only compounded
the problem. Vortech shelved the idea temporarily and
instead focused development efforts on supercharger
efficiency, which yields the double benefit of
delivering cooler charge air to begin with and a
reduction in required drive horsepower, given any
specific flow/pressure operating point. As higher
compression engines and increased boost levels became
more prevalent, Vortech renewed development efforts on
high-performance charge cooling
systems.
Realizing that boost loss was just as
important as thermal performance, Vortech turned to an
air-to-water type system. This type of system clearly
proved it's worth. Thermal performance was excellent and
it exhibited insignificant frictional (boost) losses
which means that for any specific manifold pressure,
supercharger drive power would be minimized - a win-win
situation. Further, the system would, under most
conditions, out-perform an air-to-air
system.
Today, what Vortech started years ago is
becoming the technology of choice within the OE
Automotive industry - liquid-air charge cooling can now
be seen on some of the most advanced powertrains of
Mercedes Benz (Maybach), Ford (SVT/Harley Davidson F150,
2003 Cobra, et al.), and Jaguar for boosted
applications.
MAXFLOW POWER COOLER CHARGE COOLERS
SYSTEMS
Vortech's Maxflow Power Cooler is the
aftermarket's first street/strip, air-to-water charge
cooler system. It utilizes a closed-loop water
circulation system with a front mounted head exchanger
that allows for effective street operation. Power gains
up to 100 horsepower are possible depending on the
application, engine, and boost level. This system
provides cooler, denser air charges (discharge
temperature decrease is approximately 100 F @ 10 PSIG),
allowing more timing with less fuel required. (Greater
air discharge temperature reductions are possible with
higher boost levels and/or the use of ice chilled water
in the reservoir).
Each system features our
exclusive dual pass, high-flow, air-to-water-to-air
cooler unit. The front mounted heat exchanger (cooler
radiator) uses a low-restriction plate/fin design and is
manufactured from high-grade aluminum. The water
reservoir is roto-molded of high-strength plastic
polymers for durability. It features an easy fill, wide
mouth design for the use of water, ice or a combination
of both. Also included is a heavy-duty water pump,
mounting brackets, hoses and
hardware.
Effectiveness is a term often seen, but also
often misused. Strictly speaking, effectiveness refers
to the steady state thermal performance of a heat
exchanger, and is highly influenced by the flowrates on
both the hot and cold side. Numerically, it is
stated as a percentage and refers to how close the
discharging hot air temperature is to the incoming
cooling (fluid) temperature. Thus, it can only be
evaluated under fully stabilized, steady-state
conditions where the hot and cold side flowrates are
carefully controlled and monitored. Vortech tests their
charge coolers exactly in this manner to determine
legitimate effectiveness performance. As such,
typical effectiveness values of 70-85% + are routinely
measured. Let us explain.
Having liquid on the
cold side of the exchanger results in several very
important advantages. First, water is over 9 times more
conductive than air, so, the overall heat transfer
coefficient is dramatically improved - many times per
unit fin area over air-to-air. This affords a much more
compact heat exchanger design. Secondly, the pressure
loss on the air passage side is greatly reduced by the
reduction in heat exchanger size and by the "open" fin
area design. Compactness allows the cooler to be placed
directly "in the run" from the supercharger to engine -
little to no increase in ducting length occurs so
ducting losses are absolutely minimized meaning charge
density is maximized. Having a reservoir of cool liquid
on-hand takes advantage of available thermal mass or
storage of the coolant itself, i.e., the vast majority
of boost/power demands are typically of short duration,
resulting in very little overall temperature rise of the
coolant itself. As the coolant is continuously
circulated, cooled and stored "at the ready" at close to
ambient temperatures, the charge cooler is always
afforded Maximum Cooling AdvantageTM.
Vortech Maximum Cooling
Advantage
Better charge cooling - Aftercooler can
achieve over 80% effectiveness.
Compact -
Aftercooler is positioned "in-the-run". Short and direct
ducting absolutely minimizes frictional losses (boost
loss).
Supercharger boost and parasitic drive power
does not have to be increased to overcome boost loss;
supercharger will be making less heat in the first place
and consume less power doing it.
You get more
horsepower per supercharger PSI of boost.
Consistently cools the liquid system, even when not
in boost, for charge cooing on-demand.
Ice water provision
for competition.
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