supercharger possibility??
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supercharger possibility??
i was wondering if anyone has any ideas about supercharging a non-turbo GTUS...i think it would be cool, so if anyone has any ideas or websites that talk about doing this or show possibility let me know. Also wondering if it is even possible to set-up.
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Atkins is the only "known" shop that makes/sells supercharger kits for the 13b N/A. The thing that keeps the FC owners away from that option is you have to convert to a carb. I would never do that myself. Also they are "roots" style superchargers. If you find someone elses thats making them the "good" way let us know.
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i've seen people with Vortech Centrifugal type blowers. In fact one of the winner of "car of the month" on www.fc3s.org had one. He put down about 235 RWHP, with the stock computer. But the TQ response is INSTANT.
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i've seen people with Vortech Centrifugal type blowers. In fact one of the winner of "car of the month" on www.fc3s.org had one. He put down about 235 RWHP, with the stock computer. But the TQ response is INSTANT.
i've seen people with Vortech Centrifugal type blowers. In fact one of the winner of "car of the month" on www.fc3s.org had one. He put down about 235 RWHP, with the stock computer. But the TQ response is INSTANT.
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Atkins is working on a fuel injected setup for the supercharger. What I think turns some people away is that there is no easy way to use an innercooler with the S/C.
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Atkins is working on a fuel injected setup for the supercharger. What I think turns some people away is that there is no easy way to use an innercooler with the S/C.
Atkins is working on a fuel injected setup for the supercharger. What I think turns some people away is that there is no easy way to use an innercooler with the S/C.
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Re: supercharger possibility??
Originally posted by rx789gtus
i was wondering if anyone has any ideas about supercharging a non-turbo GTUS... Also wondering if it is even possible to set-up.
i was wondering if anyone has any ideas about supercharging a non-turbo GTUS... Also wondering if it is even possible to set-up.
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Originally posted by NZConvertible
But there is really no point in supercharging an engine that is already available in a fully developed turbo version.
But there is really no point in supercharging an engine that is already available in a fully developed turbo version.
For those who like the Atkins supercharger but want fuel injection, they supposedly offer a fuel injection conversion as a special order item.
http://www.atkinsrotary.com/fuelinj.htm
If Atkins isn't selling the FI kit yet for some reason, those who like to do things themselves can always get their own Holley universal throttle body and slap it on the supercharger.
http://www.holley.com/HiOctn/ProdLin...I/112-538.html
Sure, I think that a good J-Spec 13BT/fuel system upgrade/EMS is a much more practical and efficient project, but I'm one of those boring bean-counting people who never has any fun.
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Turboing a GTUs? You're going to enjoy the next 4 or 5 responces.
Turboing a GTUs? You're going to enjoy the next 4 or 5 responces.
Also, there is the arguement that the GTUs is THE purist sportscar version of the RX-7. The fact is that all of the Series 5 cars have horrible suspension feel, and are heavy, which means that no S5 could ever claim the rights of being the purist sportscar, although the GTUs would in fact resemble this remark more than the other S5 models. The true purist sportscar RX-7 would be the 1Gen in general, the GSL-SE, the Sport, or maybe even the 88 GTU, depending on one's point of view.
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Check this website out! It's part of Atkins http://www.camdensuperchargers.com
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I agree with your bean counting, but in certain aspects and with limited applications the supercharged rotary has advantages. I've driven a 1st gen 12a with a 7" roots blower, Holley carb, and 4:1 rear end. At 50 mph there is no need to downshift at all, just punch it and go, much like a V8. The TQ is identical. From that same speed throw into 3rd and it's silly. However down the 1/4 (if you're into that sort of thing) it won't really perform as great, since it's dies off on the top. Individuals that autocross, have remarkable things to say about the low end grunt. And the EAA (Experimental Aircraft Association), has seen several uses, with Rotary powered aircraft, needing the low end grunt. It's not the simplest, the cheapest, or the overall best. But it does serve a purpose in certain aspect, and applications.
I agree with your bean counting, but in certain aspects and with limited applications the supercharged rotary has advantages. I've driven a 1st gen 12a with a 7" roots blower, Holley carb, and 4:1 rear end. At 50 mph there is no need to downshift at all, just punch it and go, much like a V8. The TQ is identical. From that same speed throw into 3rd and it's silly. However down the 1/4 (if you're into that sort of thing) it won't really perform as great, since it's dies off on the top. Individuals that autocross, have remarkable things to say about the low end grunt. And the EAA (Experimental Aircraft Association), has seen several uses, with Rotary powered aircraft, needing the low end grunt. It's not the simplest, the cheapest, or the overall best. But it does serve a purpose in certain aspect, and applications.
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