Charge Air Cooler; Description; Operation - Chrysler 2005 Crossfire SRT6 Service Manual

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CHARGE AIR COOLER

DESCRIPTION

The charge air cooler is used to reduce the temperature of the engines incoming air supply. The charge air cooler
is mounted to the bottom of the supercharger, and is located between the cylinder banks. The charge air cooler is
constructed of aluminum, and is detachable from the supercharger.

OPERATION

The purpose of the charge air cooler is to reduce the air inlet temperature thereby increasing air density thus pro-
ducing an increase in engine efficiency. The charge air cooler operates as an air-to-water heat exchanger. The
charge air cooler extracts heat from the incoming compressed air, leaving the supercharger. Transfering the heat in
the air to the to the coolant in the charge air cooler. The hot coolant is then circulated to the charge air cooler
radiator where it is cooled.