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Old 03-29-03, 09:27 PM
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Superchargers

I know about the Atkins/Camden superchargers, but they are extremely expensive. I want to keep my Racing Beat Exhaust System that is on my 1985 rx-7 GS, but I want more power!!!!! Does anyone/has anyone ever added a supercharger to their rx-7? Is it worth it? Which other companies make them that I could use? Thanks for your time.
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I hear that rotories and superchargers don't mix well, they have a problem with overboost because rotories wrap up so high and you'd have to run it to an intercooler because of the heat they produce... but this is just what i've heard, i'm wanting to supercharge mine too so when or if you get this done, do a write up and post it
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Thanks. Will do man. By the way, I love your front body effect. Nice work!!!!!
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Would an Eaton, Paxon, etc. work? Which size would I need. Finally, if I go with the Camden supercharger, can I still use my Nikki and my Racing Beat Exhaust?
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Ever thought about getting a supercharger kit off say a wrecked thunderbird or pontiac gtp out of a junkyard?
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whould this work???? ^^^^^^^^^^^^
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I don't see why not.
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Originally posted by O 16581 72452 5
I don't see why not.
and you also dont see bacteria
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Please look up Sterlings posts on Supercharging..
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Driven a turbo FB lately?

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Originally posted by Directfreak
Please look up Sterlings posts on Supercharging..
Is that project finished yet?
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Driven a turbo FB lately?

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Originally posted by O 16581 72452 5
I don't see why not.
I havent seen one completed and running either, anything is possible..... if you got the $$$'s and time
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not to be rude, but would a Paxon work? Also, would I have to get a new carb or could I use the nikki? If the nikki is an option, what would I need to modify in it? Thanks
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Originally posted by wwilliam54
Go for the port
it will cost a gasket kit and template at least
figure 90 kit + 50 in templates + 20 in grinding bits and sandpaper

2100 cheaper

you would be able to use the $$ difference on a nice side draft and some shocks/springs
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Originally posted by MIKE-P-28
Is that project finished yet?

...I havent seen one completed and running either, anything is possible..... if you got the $$$'s and time
You just answered that question.
With a baby due in three weeks, my spring fever this year has been compounded by having to get the house ready. I have'nt even had a chance to even start on the plenum.

Once Baby is born and things settle down a bit, I'll start doing up a Nikki "Special" just for me. My business schedule will get more hectic with trips to shows up and down the NE, and Carl and I are trying to get a carb business moving, as well.

I've already vowed that I'll be on the verge of insanity if I don't get my Eaton project completed this season. I bought a milling machine to do this! (and had to have a 220 line installed) Sadly, it sits there collecting dust along with the Southbend lathe.

I'm gonna lay low about it cept to say that , "Yes, I am gonna do this!".
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Originally posted by Sterling
You just answered that question.
With a baby due in three weeks, my spring fever this year has been compounded by having to get the house ready. I have'nt even had a chance to even start on the plenum.

Once Baby is born and things settle down a bit, I'll start doing up a Nikki "Special" just for me. My business schedule will get more hectic with trips to shows up and down the NE, and Carl and I are trying to get a carb business moving, as well.

I've already vowed that I'll be on the verge of insanity if I don't get my Eaton project completed this season. I bought a milling machine to do this! (and had to have a 220 line installed) Sadly, it sits there collecting dust along with the Southbend lathe.

I'm gonna lay low about it cept to say that , "Yes, I am gonna do this!".
Been there done that, baby's are expensive and time consuming, wish ya luck with the baby and the project... Was hoping you were gonna say yeah its done, minus a few nick naks
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