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Old Dec 5, 2015 | 08:38 PM
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Possible? Probably not easy?

I realize they are starting with an N/A car and bolting everything on making it easier than converting a factory design. It sounds like they are getting their IATs down extremely low.

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Old Dec 5, 2015 | 08:42 PM
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aka the Killer Chiller, there are "universal" kits which could be adapted. There were a few older model Jags here on the forum with them fitted.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2015 | 08:12 AM
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I wonder why no manufacturers have not done this, my guess as far as in the past would be the weight, With today's HE electric A/C compressors the trade off of weight to power gains might be worth it. The higher sustainable boost levels (POWER) alone warrant at least a look.. Plus your cooling level would have adjustability.
 

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Old Dec 14, 2015 | 03:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Bigg Will
I wonder why no manufacturers have not done this, my guess as far as in the past would be the weight, With today's HE electric A/C compressors the trade off of weight to power gains might be worth it. The higher sustainable boost levels (POWER) alone warrant at least a look.. Plus your cooling level would have adjustability.
Actually, Ford has done this twice before in the past, but only on concept cars. Once in 1993 on the Mustang Mach III concept and again on the SVT F-150 Lightning. Not sure why they never pulled the trigger for production.
 
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Old Dec 14, 2015 | 03:22 PM
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Here, found an old article.


http://autoweek.com/article/car-news...ne-performance
 

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