Internal combustion engines require airflow to generate horsepower; it’s a simple and well-known fact. Typically, the increase in air is facilitated when forced induction is introduced. However, when Ford opened the hood of its 2024 Mustang GT and Dark Horse at the Stampede, there was neither a supercharger nor a turbocharger in sight. Nevertheless, the air induction system extending from the front of the intake manifold boasted two massive 80mm throttle bodies, providing air to a naturally-aspirated Gen-4 Coyote engine.
From a simplistic outlook, the additional throttle body was there to enhance airflow. However, what kind of airflow could a Coyote engine, packing only 5 liters, necessitate over a traditional single throttle body? Well, that answer gets complicated, as the secondary throttle body was not there to increase airflow for performance, but to counteract the effects of new evaporative emission standards and their implementation of hydrocarbon traps. Ford engineers were contending between internal horsepower targets and emission standards. Alas, the solution was simple: double the air intake capacity. Hence, the symmetrical airboxes, intake piping, and throttle bodies.
However, would the answer remain this simple when adding a positive displacement supercharger into the mix? To explore this, we talked with Nick Purciello from Whipple Superchargers.
Engineered For Efficiency
Whipple has experienced a significant surge in popularity over the years, with its positive displacement blowers becoming more efficient with each new generation. The supercharging company has also made notable business moves by collaborating with Ford Performance to develop post-title supercharger kits. For example, the FP700 for the Ford F-150 uses its Gen-5 3.0-liter, and the FP800 kit for the 2024 Mustang sports the all-new Gen-6 3.0-liter. Through these partnerships and enhanced engineering designs, Whipple has developed a keen understanding of how to determine the best way to deliver the maximum horsepower possible for enthusiasts and racers.
The Whipple Gen-6 3.0-liter for the 2024 Mustang was revealed as the supercharger of choice for the FP800S package from Ford Performance.
When operating at the scale that Whipple does, more than assumptions precede the production tooling phase. Each variable undergoes thorough testing before being produced. Whipple employs Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software to simulate airflow, optimizing the design to increase…
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