I may just go with that - a new s14/s15 turbo without pushing it to the limits, but...I can't get the SC idea out of my head...I even see it when I'm asleepblownhemi wrote:As for reliable, a good condition turbo is just as reliable as a supercharger.
T3 flange? What kind of manifold is it on? Stock cast iron, with an adapter on it? Or a top-mount aftermarket mani?ska69 wrote:it's a skyline r33 rb25/rb20 turbo with a T3 flange (that's what I was told by the previous owner) and later on I was told that it's a dead turbo, which I really have no clue how to check. I can probably remove it from the engine and have it checked by some other SX owners in the area. Regarding rebuild shops - we have only one and they charge around 300-350$ for a rebuild.
it has some kind of custom adapter Anyway, I have a custom manifold waiting, which btw, I don't know why I purchased if the stock one is good for up to 300hpblownhemi wrote:T3 flange? What kind of manifold is it on? Stock cast iron, with an adapter on it? Or a top-mount aftermarket mani?ska69 wrote:it's a skyline r33 rb25/rb20 turbo with a T3 flange (that's what I was told by the previous owner) and later on I was told that it's a dead turbo, which I really have no clue how to check. I can probably remove it from the engine and have it checked by some other SX owners in the area. Regarding rebuild shops - we have only one and they charge around 300-350$ for a rebuild.
I'm sure if you go the SC way, it won't be cheap. You may do cost calculations beforehand, and it might come out the same as a turbo, but since there is not a lot of experience or info about an SC setup, you're likely to run into unexpected problems (=costs). Turboing is much more clear cut.ska69 wrote:So please, help me out with the supercharger idea
You can save this money (and shipping), if you go with the Merc M45 mentioned in the links above, those have the bypass valve built in. It's electric, though, but the eng-tips discussion seemed like it is about using the built-in bypass valve.ska69 wrote:http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... INDXX%3AIT and this for the bypass valve
For that power my guess is you'll need more like 1 bar of boost. Stock boost w/ stock turbo is 0.7bar, and that's enough for ~160 whp. A used Roots-type SC has roughly about the same adiabatic efficency. Although the SC will probably transport a larger volume of air, but it also costs your engine more power to drive the SC, than to drive a turbo.ska69 wrote:what's a pintara? and is it possible to source all these parts through ebay or somewhat other market place?
I was also thinking of removing the Power steering pump & installing an electric one.
I don't need that much boost (i guess/hope) that 0.6 bar will be enough for 200-220rwhp.
Not for this engine, no.ska69 wrote:any other sc ideas?
float_6969 wrote:What about the m62 from the later mercedes? It's a little big for the 200whp range, but should be good for 250-300whp. It also has an electric clutch, twisted rotors (should be much quiter), and should be easier to source, as they were more common.