I have not had a chance to measure the change in boosted air temperature yet. Prior to the aftercooler being installed, we drove the car around in Phoenix. Ambient air temperature was 80°F. We plugged a data scanner into the OBD-2 diagnostics port to monitor a variety of parameters. I think the highest temperature was 148°F downstream of the Novi 2000. One of the other cars had discharge temperature from the Novi 1000 at 183°F.
I have a handheld laser pyrometer. This weekend, I will shoot the housing of the Paxton and the inlet of the throttle body, to compare temperatures for actual numbers. Qualitatively, I can offer this. You cannot rest your hand on the housing of the Paxton after it has been boosting for a while. However, you can comfortably rest your hand on the center core of the aftercooler. Obviously, this is largely a function of ambient temperature, which this morning was 48°F.
The polished aluminum tank against the bulkhead is for the engine coolant. The reservoir the size of a coke can zip-tied to the strut bar is for the aftercooler coolant.
Targeting 450 RWHP = 510 FWHP. Unlike the other BBSC kits that employ the Novi 1000, the Novi 2000 is a better fit for low compression (9.5 with JE pistons vs 10.2 with factory pistons) engines. I think the Novi 1000's nameplate capacity is 850 CFM vs 1150 CFM for the Novi 2000. Also, instead of 440 injectors, mine are 550's. The inlet is fabricated of smooth aluminum duct. There is a K&N cone filter behind the LR wheel well liner.
Regarding the mounting of the aftercooler reservoir, we didn't have time for the machinist to fabricate brackets, thus the zip-ties. I will have aluminum mounts made. Nonetheless, the resorvoir has to be where it is, so that it is the high-point in the coolant circulation system.
My car has electric power steering. On manual steering cars, the ideal location for the aftercooler coolant circulation pump is behind the steering's rack-n-pinion.
Keep in mind that we literally worked on the car right up to the day we caravaned from Phoenix to NSXPO, as well as one afternoon at NSXPO. Therefore, some of the fitment issues cited above will be worked out over time, now that Saint is back home.