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garagelogic · 10-27-2009, 05:45 PM

Yes, your assumption is correct. Up to a certain level of boost (~20lbs) the factory does not present any restriction, so it makes sense to keep it in place. It will certainly help keep the low-end torque in play, but there really is not much lag with the twin 61mm turbonetics units I am going with anyway.

Here's the dyno sheet of a 2008 GT500 that has the same setup as I am putting on my car:

I have not heard of any overheating issues. Not only does the system use the factory intercooler, but it also comes with a second air-to-water intercooler to help keep temps down. I'd be more concerned with blowing out the seals of the blower at high boost levels than I would be things getting cooked.

10-27-2009, 05:45 PM	#60
garagelogic Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Shelby GT500 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,686 View My Garage	Yes, your assumption is correct. Up to a certain level of boost (~20lbs) the factory does not present any restriction, so it makes sense to keep it in place. It will certainly help keep the low-end torque in play, but there really is not much lag with the twin 61mm turbonetics units I am going with anyway. Here's the dyno sheet of a 2008 GT500 that has the same setup as I am putting on my car: I have not heard of any overheating issues. Not only does the system use the factory intercooler, but it also comes with a second air-to-water intercooler to help keep temps down. I'd be more concerned with blowing out the seals of the blower at high boost levels than I would be things getting cooked.