Trunk Ice Tank Cooling For Supercharged Mustangs – All You Need To Know

An ice tank is a game-changing upgrade for supercharged Mustangs because it dramatically improves cooling efficiency and consistency. Superchargers naturally generate heat as they compress air, which can rob power and performance.

The VMP Ice Tank acts as a large, dedicated reservoir – holding up to seven gallons of ice water – that circulates through the intercooler system to keep intake air temperatures significantly lower.

By maintaining cooler, denser air, the system helps maximize horsepower and reliability even during demanding runs or hot weather. It essentially allows drivers to create their own atmosphere, simulating the performance of a cool day no matter how high the outside temperature climbs.

Great For Racers

For racers, the benefits go beyond just power. The trunk ice tank makes a Mustang’s performance more predictable and repeatable – crucial for both heads-up and bracket racing.

Perfect For The Street

On the street, it functions as part of a normal heat-exchanger setup, but at the track, drivers can simply add ice for an extra cooling edge. VMP’s system features large-diameter lines and a high-flow intercooler pump to optimize water circulation through the supercharger cores, ensuring efficient temperature management under extreme conditions.

This combination of flexibility, consistency, and performance makes an ice tank one of the smartest cooling upgrades for supercharged Mustang owners.

How Do Ice Tanks Work?

We cover how a trunk ice tank actually works in this video, and discuss how it can help achieve consistent power and performance even on the hottest days:

What Are The Pros And Cons Of Ice Tanks?

Not all ice tanks are designed or installed the same. The pump mounting options, drainage design, and construction style all influence the effectiveness of an ice tank. Check out the details here:

The Evolution Of The VMP Ice Tank

We are a customer-focused company, and we pride ourselves on treating our customers like family. To underline that point, while developing our trunk ice tank, we requested lots of customer feedback. Designed using a CAD system, we chose molded plastic for functionality and incorporated many cool new features. Check it out here:

What Do Our Customers Think?

We’re hands-on through every step of the production process, and solicit feedback along the way. Alex is a customer of ours who runs a pretty special SN95 Mustang with a 4.6-liter Cobra swap and our Gen3R supercharger kit. It is already blisteringly quick, and with our VMP Ice Tank upgrade, it should be even more formidable down the dragstrip.

What Makes VMP Ice Tanks Better?

In the video below, Justin breaks down the design and features of the VMP Ice Tank. We designed it to deliver real-world results. If you want to know how, watch the deep dive below:

Which VMP Ice Tank Is Right For You?

Our engineering team tested four variations of our trunk-mounted ice tank kits. Each is designed for different power levels and setups. Follow along as he covers the results of the various system configurations – from stock-style superchargers to heavily modified builds – and compares single- and dual-Bosch pump kits against higher-performance CMax and EMP kits.

Browse our under hood and trunk ice tank offerings below:

Benefits And Features Of VMP Ice Tanks

• Roto-molded construction, anode rod to reduce corrosion and a pressure release valve
• Superior durability, quiet operation and enhanced thermal properties
• Internal geometry designed specifically to reduce aeration and increase heat dispersion
• Custom silicone tubes
• Internal strainer to prevent ice from entering the pump

Ice Tank Installation Tips And Tricks

Our tanks are easy to install, fit under your factory carpeting, and use factory mounting in ’79-’23 Mustangs with five optional attachment points. JD from VMP Performance gives some pro tips and a few installation tricks to make your install as seamless as possible. Watch here for more info:

Enhance Your Supercharged Mustang With A VMP Ice Tank

VMP Performance is dedicated to delivering the best quality components at great prices, and we offer custom tunes, expert installation and a huge selection of superchargers, tuning services, and more.

If you are ready to upgrade your Supercharged Mustang’s performance, browse through our large selection of ice tank options and coolant reservoirs here. We also offer a wide range of performance upgrades, including cold air intakes, throttle bodies, and fuel injectors, too.

Call, email, or stop by to connect with real enthusiasts who know our products inside and out – and want to help you get the most from your build. Contact us today for more information or order online today!