I have the opportunity to update the intercooler adapter (piece that supercharger bolts to) on my 2000, with a 2001 piece. Before I purchase the adapter, I need some help clarifying a couple of questions. First, how much of the 20HP increase from the 2000 to the 2001 models was the revised intercooler adapter responsible for? Second, would I need anthing other than a 2001+ supercharger to swap out the adapter? Will my 2000 intercooler fit inside the updated adapter? I am trying to figure out if this swap is worth my time/money. Thanks in advance.

 

Sorry, I couldn't help it.

 

If the intercooler isn't leaking on your 2000 lightning, I wouldn't change it out.. You will see no HP gain from swapping out the intercooler.


now on the other hand, if your intercooler is leaking (a common problem on 99-00 lightnings), You need to change the intercooler out.


Hope this helps!

 

your blower will fit on the new piece. The new intercooler has 10 rows of cooling fins as opposed to 8 on the originals. I just put my intercooler back on after cleaning it about 5 minutes ago. Not sure about what give the extra 20 hp. I'd bet the majority of it is in the tune.

 

I had the intercooler replaced under the recall, but I'm not sure if the replacement was 8 or 10 rows. I remember reading something about the intercooler adapter being slightly redesigned for 2001, and that is where part of the HP increase came from. I searched for old threads, but everything I turned up was pretty vague.


Odin's Wrath - That picture is hilarious, I hadn't seen that one before.