i dont want to start a big turbo v s/c thread...
just curious if one of these ( s/c from na 1G-GZE)

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Supercharger-...QQcmdZViewItem

could be used on a 12a...

looking to run about 6-8 pounds, just for some fun.

 

here you can go here www.camdensuperchargers.com there are a few ppl on this forum with them codeblue is one of them seach his name and chk out his set up

 

You can do anything if you put enough money into it.

Should work fine, would have to figure out the rotation of that supercharger, the pully size, create a manifold ect.

 

Sure, it takes some custom fab work.. There was a guy that put a m90 on a FC awhile back with said fab work.. Some highschool kid, but he seemed to know his stuff.
Don't remember his name, but I thought it was very clever..
All he did was mount the SC someplace, make an adapter plate to convert the manifold side to a pipe fitting, then ran it to his TB, IIRC.. I think he used one of the old pulleys somehow but I can't remember..

 

Ah, here it is...
https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...1&page=1&pp=15

 

I can't stress enough to address your cooling system if you go with a supercharger. I always wanted one, finally bought a Camden setup, sold it 4 months later and don't regret it. If you're wanting boost for low $$$, buy a ssautochrome turbo setup off of ebay, just don't count on the quality of everything.

 

Out of curiousity, how much hotter does adding a SC make it run?
What didn't you like about your supercharger? If you don't mind me asking..

 

That SC should be a bit overkill, but pefectly doable...

The Atkins kits are solid, if not the best SC on the market.


I recomend Eaton supecharders. I'm goint with an M62 or M90 fo my kit... should be underway by this time next year...

They don't need any oil lines and are some of the most efficient, plus have HIGH reliablillity (there's a reason Eaton supplies over 80% of the OEM supecharger market)

A supecharger setup runs cooler than a non-intercooled turbo, but it's still pretty warm

I'm going to be intercooling mine to help keep temps down. Plus a new e-fan. And a Rotohead.ca vented hood....


My kit is going to fairly elaborate, but they can be fairly simple too.

PM or e-mail me if you have any questions, as I've been working on this quite a while

 

I installed a new complete cooling system (radiator, hoses, water pump, thermostat, coolant, twin e-fans...everything!). The heat in south Alabama, mixed with the humidity levels in the summer, kept the engine a good 30 degrees F warmer. I would struggle to keep my temp below 210 F, under normal driving & fans running. As far as the Camden goes, I liked most everything about the setup, except the heat issue. The sound was great, the power was good. But, I wanted to run nitrous...hood clearance was already an issue with the Camden and installing a 1" plate system would have certainly made contact. There's not much room for a decent air cleaner with the Camden. I would recommend a turbo bonnet, assuming you are running a carb, and run a tube with a cone filter to the high pressure/cooler air in front of the radiator.

 

orsm.. thanks for all the input

just checking my options for the moment, still dont knwo if ill go down turno or s/c... but the s/c sounds mighty tempting.

another Q;

draw-thru setups, are they as bad as everyone makes them out to be?

and would the badness of it outweight the extra cost of havving to boost prep a carb?

 

I'm in the process of putting a supercharged 13B into my '85 GS. You should talk to Code Blue 2. I've been chatting with him off and on, and he keeps telling my how much I'm going to love this setup. He's quite happy with his.

Rich

 

still wondering about the advantages/disadvantages of a draw thru..

any help,

Cheers

 

Couldn't say... I'm EFI...
Sorry.

 

If I am not mistaken, draw through setups are somewhat dangerous, comparitavely speaking, at least. They draw fuel through the carb and then into the turbo, as opposed to simply pushing air into the carb. You'll be okay as long as you don't use an intercooler. That's like a bomb waiting to go off.