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Old Jul 1, 2009 | 10:46 AM
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Default Re: Loss of Power Question
Wow! Just posted this in another thread.
Might help!

If you had been you would know that your power problem is the common overtemp of the IC/SC system. (intercooler/supercharger)
Most will tell ya that its your HE (heat exchanger) water pump (electric) pictured here, and try to get you to buy a $175 Johnson pump.


Some will say you need more air flow across the existing HE.
Some say take out the stock HE and install an aftermarket HE such as the Super Cooler. I posted a "How To" HERE.

FACTS:
Stock Heat Exchanger (HE) holds only 2 cups of coolant
The SC holds 8 cups

Stock HE full weighs 3.2lbs
The SC full weighs 10.6lbs

Stock cooling area measures 22x4.5x1.6 - 158.4 cu in
SC cooling area measures 20.5x16x1.4 - 459.2 cu in

On my coupe I have the Johnson and Super Cooler. On my roadster I have the stock pump and Super Cooler. Neither have the overtemp problem anymore.
 
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