When GM unveiled its 6.2L V-8 for fullsize trucks and SUVs in 2008, it sent a shockwave to its competitors and set the horsepower bar to an all-time high. Available in the GMC Yukon Denali, the LS-based engine produced 380 hp and 417 lb-ft of torque. For most people, that much power would make for miles of smiles, but for us gearheads, more power is always needed. Jerry Magnuson and his team at Magnuson Products in Ventura, California, have been producing roots-style superchargers for cars and trucks for some 40 years. The Magna Charger Radix Max intercooled supercharger systems are known for their incredible neck-snapping, low-end torque and overall horsepower gains with immediate boost response. This Magna Charger Radix Max supercharger is offered in three finishes: gray, black, and polished with a 3-year/36,000-mile warranty.
The Magnuson Magna Charger MP1900 has four-lobe rotors with a 160-degree twist that allows for less frictional drag, requiring less power to drive the system. The intercooler system creates cooler discharge temperatures for increased power and on a small-block V-8, the MP1900 can deliver up to an additional 130 hp to the wheels. The Magna Charger MP1900 kit includes a MagnaVolt ignition boost box, an intercooler system with heat exchanger, circulation pump, intercooler reservoir, heat exchanger, hoses, and hardware.
The team at PPC Customs in Clovis, California, headed up by owner Richard Ruiz, assisted installer ace Shane McMullen as they bolted on a Magnuson Magna Charger MP1900 to a '08 GMC Denali 6.2L powerplant. Imagine over 550 hp at the crank and you'll get a good idea of how quick this AWD Denali became in less than one day's work.
Arriving at PPC Customs, in...
Arriving at PPC Customs, in Clovis, California, the guys unpacked the Magna Charger and intercooler kit and the major components were laid out. It's all about horsepower.
After disconnecting the negative...
After disconnecting the negative (-) battery cable from the terminal on the battery. The ECM (Engine Control Module) and TCM (Transmission Control Module) were sent to Magnuson to be flashed and reprogrammed. The computers were then sent back and ready to be installed.
The electrical connector was...
The electrical connector was disconnected from the MAF (Mass Air Flow) sensor. The top of the air intake filter box was lifted off to remove the factory air filter. An 8mm nut driver was used to loosen the clamps that secure the air intake assembly to the throttle-body. The air intake assembly will not be used again.
A breaker bar was used on...
A breaker bar was used on the tension pulley to reduce the tension on the serpentine belt, which allowed the belt to be removed. After the serpentine belt was removed, the alternator was also removed from its bracket using a 15mm wrench.
After the factory throttle-body...
After the factory throttle-body was removed from the intake manifold, the intake manifold and fuel rails were unbolted from the cylinder heads and removed. The fuel rails and crossover tube were then removed from the intake manifold housing assembly.
Following the installation...
Following the installation of new larger Magnuson fuel injectors to the fuel rails, the fuel rails were mounted to the new Magna Charger intake manifold.