Thinking of a supercharger kit

[Promise Land]

none from me. I changed jobs at work and haven't worked on this kit in 2 months. maybe Versaspeed has a some info that I don't?

[vtyde]

If you guys get this going again, and get it CARB approved, I'm in. Seriously.

[Blue_street_racer]

Would Versaspeed be the seller once this kit is ready to go?

[Promise Land]

yes. he will probably be the only seller of the kit since he is the one designing and building it.

[future_stx_cube]

anything new or updated??

[Promise Land]

close to having the brackets done (design) and currently shopping for a machine shop to build them.

[TheSilverVersa07]

I CAN NOT FRIGGIN WAIT!!!

[MajorVersa]

can we get a BOV option??
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YxZ_f-1 ... r_embedded

[dhennessey]

@veraspeed How do you expect to get away without a tune or bigger injectors after boosting by 6 or 7 psi? Just curious. Does your kit mainly just push up the duty cycle on the injectors? How will that effect long term reliability?

Thanks to you guys spearheading the development of new parts.

[#1Tango]

@veraspeed How do you expect to get away without a tune or bigger injectors after boosting by 6 or 7 psi? Just curious. Does your kit mainly just push up the duty cycle on the injectors? How will that effect long term reliability?

Thanks to you guys spearheading the development of new parts.

the kit is going to run about 5lbs of boost. the injectors will be left open longer, allowing more fuel to enter/

[lain]

@veraspeed How do you expect to get away without a tune or bigger injectors after boosting by 6 or 7 psi? Just curious. Does your kit mainly just push up the duty cycle on the injectors? How will that effect long term reliability?

Thanks to you guys spearheading the development of new parts.

the kit is going to run about 5lbs of boost. the injectors will be left open longer, allowing more fuel to enter/

lol goodbye mpg :]

[Chris2.0SR]

So, again the question has to be asked. Any updates on this kit. April has come and gone. So has May. Hoping this kit is near completion. I could really go for some boost in my 2.0 Sentra.

[silverarrow27]

I'm thinking this is a dead project if Nissan confirms the new Versa does in fact will come with the DIG turbo engine in North America.

[#1Tango]

So, again the question has to be asked. Any updates on this kit. April has come and gone. So has May. Hoping this kit is near completion. I could really go for some boost in my 2.0 Sentra.

I'm thinking this is a dead project if Nissan confirms the new Versa does in fact will come with the DIG turbo engine in North America.

project isn't dead, its being worked on as we speak. patience



this was Versaspeeds update on another forum


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Hey! Sorry I haven’t responded but if you guys have any questions you’ll get a quicker response if you just email me since I’m not on the boards that much.

Now, the reason for the delay as stated a few times before is this is all going to be done right and I’m not rushing it till everybody concerned gives it a “thumbs up” for production...I have three engineers checking each design (up to our fifth one)...things like harmonic distortions...stress points and more... it’s not as easy as putting on a few brackets and your done...the other thing we’ve been having problems with is room...there’s just not a whole lot of it and after some struggle we’ve decided that the AC lines will have to be relocated so another situation (after the brackets etc. Are given a green light) we will go after....I already have a company that can make a different setup but that will be the last hurdle....no engineers needed for the reroute.

There has been some mentioning of a Turbo setup as shown a few years back on the Fox Marketing Versa...there Versa was made up for the SEMA show (took them two weeks so you can imagine) and it was for show rather then a production setup.....just look at some pictures of the engine bay of the setup...there’s no air cleaner on the Turbo (no room) and they were only able to do a couple of passes with some really nice numbers because everything was set to the max and the motor would not have lasted if it was always at that setting and rumor was the performance was not good other wise...but as a show car it was impressive. Again, not as easy as it sounds (plumbing/room/ECU/BCM/ etc..

Now for the DC Headers....the original ETA was late May or sometime in June...so hang tight it will show up and unlike the OBX setup this will bolt on without any problems from a reputable company....again....done right!

So if you guys can just chill...let us do the job the right way....we’ll let you know (or email me) when we have the prototype in the Versa for testing and give you our opinion on it and some Dyno numbers....pestering will not speed it up....I’m going to do the project the right way and have no intention on rushing it and again as stated in other posts...everybody concerned is doing it as time permits for them.

That’s it! If you have more questions please email me and I’ll get back to you ASAP...I can’t give any ETA because it’s all predicated on when we get the engineering data back and everything works okay....the tubing/cooling and air intake is the easy part it’s the brackets and the load/positioning that has to be calculated properly.

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[damian666robin]

is cool the longer it takes the more chesse i save so when is out ill be able to buy it rite away..i know how long and complicated this can be doing the rite set up specially been super charger
dont know why people think they can just buy an ebay turbo kit and imagine it on their car been easy as pie...you could do it but is prob. gonna cost you as much if not even more than what this kit from bob is expected to cost

plus once done ill be able to keep my obx header/down pipe on the cube

[jsaxeclipse80]

To help make some sense of this set up these guys are working on... In reality Nissan's internals are pretty reliable. 90% of 4 cylinder engines can handle up to 10psi of boost internally. All the questions about the Transmissions... a few horsepower is notgoing to kill the transmission, however keeping the transmissions unmodified will not allow you to have a higher top end. Your RPM to MPH ratios are going to remain the same, you'll just hit those numbers slightly quicke. I know for my Versa 6 Speed I am shifting to 3rd by 55 mph without hitting the rev limiter.

Although I do wonder how well you are really this Supercharger set-up considering, there is no Versa/Cube/Juke with a 2.0.... In fact, the Juke comes with a Turbo charged 1.6L already at 195hp. Which is the 1.6 that's available in the Versa, but with the turbo modifications, so realistically, this would be a great engine swap if you want to go that route. I myself, would enjoy having the supercharger system, that's just a solid bolt on. I would really like to upgrade the internals of the 1.8 with forged pistons and connecting rods. but if you really just want a 50hp boost when you want it... just get a 4 cylinder Nitrous oxide system. They only run about $500. Which a 50hp shot of Nitrous Oxide would make your Versa or Cube have 172 HP... which is nothing to blow smoke at.

Another item most people are not aware of... You don't need an aftermarket electric fuel pump for any vehicle no matter the modification.... As long as you're still using fuel from the pumps... There is not an electronic fuel pump working at its maximum capabilities. The amount of fuel flowing to the engine is completely controlled by the vehicles ECU. I also thisnk its funny how people are worried about the injectors... if you're not going to expand the cylinder, you're not going to need new injectors, unless your's are coroded with gunk.

Also, for anyone worried about the CVT transmissions of Nissan. They put this engine in the Maxima, and in everyone of their Infinity models... I am pretty sure this transmission will hold up to just about anything you can throw at it. Nissan put a 120,000 mile warranty on the CVTs because they knew they wouldn't be spending alot of money on having to fix them as long as the cutsomer doesn't put the wrong kind of fluid in them, which voids the warranty anyhow.

As far as my creditials, since noone has ever heard from me here.... I enjoy modifying my vehicles, but hate to repair them... and I used to sell Nissans, so I know quite a bit about the entire line-up.

[Promise Land]

As far as my creditials, since no one has ever heard from me here.... I enjoy modifying my vehicles, but hate to repair them... and I used to sell Nissans, so I know quite a bit about the entire line-up.

You have so much poor information in your single post, I don't believe you were a good salesman. Thanks for the good laugh though. Go troll another forum and read some more before you go spouting mis-information on a kit that you obviously don't know the background of.

[damian666robin]

first post here and already talking like a gtr builder
dude before you give us your speech you learn working on the "parts department" how about a intro about yourself

[CraigFL]

A supercharger kit for my V would be amazing. It's either that or trade up for a Juke, heheh. Can't wait for it to come out!

[CBURKE]

This is great! I can not wait for this.

[Athikerguy4life]

Although I do wonder how well you are really this Supercharger set-up considering, there is no Versa/Cube/Juke with a 2.0.... In fact, the Juke comes with a Turbo charged 1.6L already at 195hp. Which is the 1.6 that's available in the Versa, but with the turbo modifications, so realistically, this would be a great engine swap if you want to go that route. I myself, would enjoy having the supercharger system, that's just a solid bolt on. I would really like to upgrade the internals of the 1.8 with forged pistons and connecting rods. but if you really just want a 50hp boost when you want it... just get a 4 cylinder Nitrous oxide system. They only run about $500. Which a 50hp shot of Nitrous Oxide would make your Versa or Cube have 172 HP... which is nothing to blow smoke at.

Nos is illegal in many areas. In my state, you're allowed to have it, but You can't have the bottle hooked up to the engine. They are allowed only for track use. A supercharger kit would be allowed anywhere and it would be working all the time. If you get caught street racing, thats a fine by itself. If they find Nos, thats a bigger fine for illegal modifications AND street racing, PLUS they'll yank the inspection sticker.

[CBURKE]

I love Florida.......I love Florida.......I love Florida.......I love Florida.......I love Florida.......lol

[Athikerguy4life]

I love Florida.......I love Florida.......I love Florida.......I love Florida.......I love Florida.......lol

Is this because Florida allows Nos?

[CBURKE]

No, just not as stricked.

[silverarrow27]

Probably just me, but it bugs me when people refer to nos as nitrous. Nos is a nitrous company. It's like me referring nitrous as Venom.

"Cool man, you're running Venom?" "Venom gives you an instant boost of power when you need it only!"

Correct term to use is NO2.

[Andrews Chalmers]

Also, for anyone worried about the CVT transmissions of Nissan. They put this engine in the Maxima, and in everyone of their Infinity models... I am pretty sure this transmission will hold up to just about anything you can throw at it. Nissan put a 120,000 mile warranty on the CVTs because they knew they wouldn't be spending alot of money on having to fix them as long as the cutsomer doesn't put the wrong kind of fluid in them, which voids the warranty anyhow.

That's incredibly stupid. The CVT used in the Maxima and Murano are higher rated units - the one in the Cube/Versa can't handle the torque numbers.

If you put a manual transmission from a Nissan March in the place of a supercar's manual transmission - it'll blow up. Just because a transmission is CVT, auto, manual - doesn't mean anything re its particular abilities.

[veronicatheV]

I think if it is taking so long to develop than it will have a super long testing run as well. I would aslo suspect that after the testing they will inspect the engine. And if its with the same versa they always use to test new parts than if anything is going to happen its going to happen to that 1. I would put al worries to rest, a supercharger is the most reliable way to asperate an engine, turbos have a bad habit of going out or causing much more damage to the engine.

[mikeMR18]

So I heard wind of a conversation at Jackson Racing... sounds like the supercharger kit for the MR18/20 will be out in the Fall. No exact price yet because it hasn't been created. The Fit kit is $3,000, so I am hoping it will be close to that. Stock MR18 should go 122 (stock) -> 200hp (+50% hp) easy at 6-7psi of boost. MR20 should go 140 -> ~210hp. Should be OK for manual or auto trans, not sure on CVT.

I'm salivating at just the thought of the car with 200hp. Get your wallets ready.

Holy sh*t! Send me a link of the specs of the Supercharger I would love to see it!

[Athikerguy4life]

Holy sh*t! Send me a link of the specs of the Supercharger I would love to see it!

This isn't done yet. Give it another year

[Promise Land]

Specs of the S/C can be found Googling the Rotrex brand C30-74 model.

Brackets are done, S/C is bought, and just a couple things left to do with the fuel management. For those that were able to meet up in SoCal recently with Versaspeed got to see the pieces in person. I hear it was a big success. I don't know of any timeline beyond what I have typed here.