Project: DIY Supercharger
Project: DIY Supercharger
07-09-2019, 08:40 AM
reganlives So once/if the cradles are made and if I got hold of a charger then what about the other bits that are needed? What about pipework etc? Would this need to be custom made?
The pipework would need to be custom made, which you can do yourself with metal pipe and silicone joiners. Or like I plan to do, just get an exhaust builder to make the pipework for you
The flanges would need to be laser/watercut though, or if you buy a charger with the inlet/outlet ports still with it, you can probably modify them to fit your own pipework.
Edited 18-10-2012, 06:16 PM by sprinter2012.
sprinter2012
07-09-2019, 08:40 AM #81reganlives So once/if the cradles are made and if I got hold of a charger then what about the other bits that are needed? What about pipework etc? Would this need to be custom made?
The pipework would need to be custom made, which you can do yourself with metal pipe and silicone joiners. Or like I plan to do, just get an exhaust builder to make the pipework for you
The flanges would need to be laser/watercut though, or if you buy a charger with the inlet/outlet ports still with it, you can probably modify them to fit your own pipework.
07-09-2019, 09:23 AM
You will also need a black box from Patrik
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07-09-2019, 12:20 PM
Supercharger
Cradle
Tensioner
Belt (PK790)
Spark Plugs (IK22)
Intercooler
HKS SSQV
Blackbox
Pipework
Flanges
SS Manifold
TTE Airbox
Resevoir Adapter
AEM AFR/Boost Gauge
Pulley
Edited 18-10-2012, 09:55 PM by sprinter2012.
sprinter2012
07-09-2019, 12:20 PM #83This is a list of everything you will need afaik. The bits in bold are items you NEED, and the ones in normal text are stuff you can add if you want.
Supercharger
Cradle
Tensioner
Belt (PK790)
Spark Plugs (IK22)
Intercooler
HKS SSQV
Blackbox
Pipework
Flanges
SS Manifold
TTE Airbox
Resevoir Adapter
AEM AFR/Boost Gauge
Pulley
07-09-2019, 02:08 PM
Lexuspat Isn't the standard size pulley of a merc water pump
Not quite, for a start it's 135mm not 130mm like the TTE one. And I think it's a different depth than the TTE one, which didn't matter to the guy who used one in his DIY build as he just built the cradle to suit, but you couldn't use a merc pulley with a TTE cradle.
sprinter2012
07-09-2019, 02:08 PM #86Lexuspat Isn't the standard size pulley of a merc water pump
Not quite, for a start it's 135mm not 130mm like the TTE one. And I think it's a different depth than the TTE one, which didn't matter to the guy who used one in his DIY build as he just built the cradle to suit, but you couldn't use a merc pulley with a TTE cradle.
08-09-2019, 06:08 AM
reganlives
08-09-2019, 06:08 AM #87Isn't there some form of throttle spring/wire or something with the original kits? I'm sure I've read that somewhere. Would we not need little things like that?
08-09-2019, 06:28 AM
reganlives Isn't there some form of throttle spring/wire or something with the original kits? I'm sure I've read that somewhere. Would we not need little things like that?
You mean the bypass valve. And yes the original kits had one, all it does it vent the air pressure when the throttle is closed. But the HKS BOV does exactly the same thing so you don't need the bypass.
sprinter2012
08-09-2019, 06:28 AM #88reganlives Isn't there some form of throttle spring/wire or something with the original kits? I'm sure I've read that somewhere. Would we not need little things like that?
You mean the bypass valve. And yes the original kits had one, all it does it vent the air pressure when the throttle is closed. But the HKS BOV does exactly the same thing so you don't need the bypass.
08-09-2019, 10:15 AM
You can have the setup without a bypass but it will increase fuel economy as the charger will always be under load.
It does more than just vent Sprinter, The bypass provides the air feed to the engine below 1/3 throttle. The original TTE kit had it bypassing the compressor, Janspeed improved it by bypassing the intercooler as well and providing the feed right to the throttle body.
You can have the setup without a bypass but it will increase fuel economy as the charger will always be under load.
08-09-2019, 10:21 AM
Lance79 It does more than just vent Sprinter, The bypass provides the air feed to the engine below 1/3 throttle. The original TTE kit had it bypassing the compressor, Janspeed improved it by bypassing the intercooler as well and providing the feed right to the throttle body.
You can have the setup without a bypass but it will increase fuel economy as the charger will always be under load.
Yee I've read what the bypass does, and apart from very minimal differences in MPG it has virtually no effect on the setup as a whole. Certainly not worth replicating for an aftermarket kit.
Having the charger itself on a swtich connected to the throttle would save more fuel than a bypass too.
sprinter2012
08-09-2019, 10:21 AM #90Lance79 It does more than just vent Sprinter, The bypass provides the air feed to the engine below 1/3 throttle. The original TTE kit had it bypassing the compressor, Janspeed improved it by bypassing the intercooler as well and providing the feed right to the throttle body.
You can have the setup without a bypass but it will increase fuel economy as the charger will always be under load.
Yee I've read what the bypass does, and apart from very minimal differences in MPG it has virtually no effect on the setup as a whole. Certainly not worth replicating for an aftermarket kit.
Having the charger itself on a swtich connected to the throttle would save more fuel than a bypass too.
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