JakeL

Went to Magna's website tonight, and found some new shots of the new IC system!
http://www.magnacharger.com (main page) http://www.magnacharger.com/images/ls1icvette2.jpg (IC reservoir) http://www.magnacharger.com/images/ls1icvette3.jpg http://www.magnacharger.com/images/ls1icvette4.jpg http://www.magnacharger.com/images/ls1icvette5.jpg

Only 3 more days before official release, according to their press release.

Eager to hear about pricing!

-Jake

dvandentop

was just gonna post
NEWS RELEASE

Magna Charger Announces New Intercooled C5/Z06 Corvette Supercharger System


Contact: Bob Roese, Sales Manager
805-289-0044 (phone)
805-677-4897 (fax)
roese@magnusonproducts.com http://www.magnacharger.com

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Ventura, CA (October 15, 2003) Magnuson Products, manufacturer of superchargers and supercharger systems for foreign and domestic vehicles, is pleased to announce the availability of the newly designed, intercooled supercharger system for C5 and Z06 Corvettes. Intercooled kits are available in silver powdercoat and polished finishes

This all-new intercooled supercharger system utilizes the Magna Charger MP112 supercharger with internal bypass valve. Torque and horsepower output is improved from 1500 rpm to 6500 rpm, giving more “power under the curve” than any other supercharger system available, horsepower increases of 150 and torque increases of equal amounts have been verified on chassis dynomometers.

Intercooled C5 and Z06 supercharger systems are complete with all components necessary for installation. Included in the kit is the cast aluminum intake manifold and all necessary hardware to complete the entire installation. Other components in the system include new fuel injectors and extruded aluminum fuel rails, coolant circulation pump, intercooler core and heat exchanger. Factory “push lock connectors” are utilized in the fuel system for ease of installation.

The included computer programmer communicates with the factory ECU for proper calibration the of the supercharger system. Transmission shift points, line pressures and torque converter strategies are optimized for use with the increase in torque and horsepower. Optional extended powertrain warranty is available for customer piece of mind. Intercooler upgrades are available for owners of the non-intercooled C-5 kits.
For additional information on the new intercooled C5 and Z06 Corvette supercharger system, intercooler system upgrades or any other Magna Charger, Inc. product, contact them at: http://www.magnacharger.com or: Magna Charger, Inc. 3172 Bunsen Ave. Ventura CA 93003, 805-289-0044, Fax 805-677-4897.

SleepieAce

:cool: :cool: :thumbs:

FreddyG

Very :cool:! I might just have to get one of these set-ups! :yesnod:

99C5ragtop

:party: :party: :party: :party: :party: :party: :party: :party: :party: :party: :party: :party: :party: :party: :party: :party: :party: :party: :party:

NOW PLEASE HURRY AND RELEASE IT!!!!!

C6VETTE4FUN

:cool: :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool:

tbyrne

The release is still set for around January 1st :(

Good news is I might have pricing for this kit in a few weeks :)

Tom

Dave00C5

Hopefully this will alleviate the knock retard issues most of us experienced when pumping in hot air. :cool: :cheers: :thumbs:

vetteboy2k

Just my opinion, but if they wait to long to come to market....the kenne bell whipple might just eat up all their potential customers on the complete kit and the only customers will be their existing customers for a retro-fit looking to up the boost and sustain the hp levels longer before the IAT's go soaring!!!

runamuk

WOOO HOOO, sign me up :cheers:

Als98C5

Just got my carvaggio hood painted and installed. Ready for the blower!!

Steve02C5

A couple of questions: First, how much additional boost will the intercooler allow; Second, will the coolant reservoir fit for those using a top post Optima battery? Any ideas?

runamuk

Thats a good question, call Magnuson and ask them

Devil Dog

I don't think Whipple is gonna make a complete kit for the C5, at most you may see a replacement blower for the existing Eaton set up 'ala 03 Cobras and Kenne Bell.

SilverC5inOhio

That was the first thing I thouight of when I saw it... :yesnod:

99C5ragtop

Perhaps I am way off but my first impression when I saw it was that the battery was relocated to the trunk. I did not think a reservoir that shallow would have enough coolant volume to really make a difference in temps.

Am I way off???

tbyrne

I think it's going to be a tight fit/won't fit with a top mount battery. The tank doesn't have to be to big. This is a picture of the engine compartment on my '02 8.1 Suburban -



The coolant tank is attacted to the passenger's side of the firewall next to the air duct running to the box. There is coolant in the tank and also in the lines that run to the heat exchanger. The intercooler on this truck is good for about 35-40hp. It made 407hp/558ft-lb torque.

Tom

99C5ragtop

How much coolant does it hold? Just want to get an idea of the size of the tank....THX! :thumbs:

tbyrne

The coolant tank will hold about half a gallon of coolant. This system will produce 7# of boost and intake temps will be about 60 degrees cooler than the non-intercooled system (based on the truck RADIX kit).

More details coming soon! :)

NJ99FRC

60 degrees cooler = lots more hp :smash: :yesnod: :D is there a calculation for this... say it making 475 rwhp and 445 rwtq non-IC... how much would we see w/ the IC?