Bargain Supercharger Kit Coming? - Page 3

sly · 04-08-2007, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by XRQTOR

OK sounds like you guys have different rules down there, up here the engineer doesn't do the emissions or sound testing the epa does.

Bit confused by this... your profile says you're in Sydney, I'm in Newcastle. But yeah, the engineer can't do the drive cycle test for emissions, it would have to go to Sydney. That's what attracted me to the CAPA kits in the first place, they are supposedly EPA tested on a standard car for emissions. For the sound testing, the engineer said it would have to pass a static test, but I didn't clarify whether he would do that himself.

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Originally Posted by XRQTOR

Thats the best solution mate, im not trying to give you a hard time i'm just giving you the issues that myself and my mates have had. Each state is different so best to check the rules where your from as they do differ from state to state.

That's why I'm here. I want to find out all the gotchas before I start so I can
minimise the hassles later on, thanks for taking the time to pass on the issues you know about.

BTW do you know what an EPA emissions test costs? I'd be interested in this kit if it and testing came in cheaper than CAPA's kit. I've heard that in Vic they charge $15K to test emissions?

Mark351 · 04-08-2007, 07:10 PM

It's EF-AU focused given it's driven off the serpentine belt and is plumbed into a BBM manifold. However, it may be possible to use of the some kit and do the rest yourself, I'm not sure.

Casper · 04-08-2007, 09:33 PM

Somehow I can see SC AU's becoming very common over the next few years

sly · 05-08-2007, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by XRQTOR

my capa kit won't pass an engineer's cert as the pod filter isn't boxed and the bypass valves arn't plummbed back. This is a stock capa kit so be very very carefull, hat they say and what is the truth are 2 very different things.

I've been checking out other kits' websites. Raptor's BA/BF kit also has an exposed pod and Snort's website has plenty of pics of customers car with unboxed pods too. AFAIK CAPA's setup is to mount the pod in the bumper so at least it's out of the engine bay?

There are options for boxing a filter for a turbo setup, but how would you go about boxing in a pod on a S/C?

XRQTOR · 05-08-2007, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by sly

I've been checking out other kits' websites. Raptor's BA/BF kit also has an exposed pod and Snort's website has plenty of pics of customers car with unboxed pods too. AFAIK CAPA's setup is to mount the pod in the bumper so at least it's out of the engine bay?

There are options for boxing a filter for a turbo setup, but how would you go about boxing in a pod on a S/C?

It's one of the dumbest rules iv'e ever seen but it's a rule, iv'e seen a totally stock 2 day old evo 7 get defected for having a pod filter in a massive RTA/EPA/Police blitz in sydney. My Pod sat behind my left hand fog light and i left the fog light out and the pod was visable, everytime i got pulled over or got dragged through an RBT i'd nearly get a defect for it. Eveytime i talked my way out of it.

Easiest way i can think of is to run a filter assembly off a Ba xr8, they run a pod filter in a cone shaped box. Have a look around the forums and you should find what im talking about.

SIKSIX · 05-08-2007, 09:17 PM

How would this setup run with a cam already installed?

XRQTOR · 05-08-2007, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by SIKSIX

How would this setup run with a cam already installed?

Exactly the same untill you mash the go pedal, thats the beauty of a blower. Unless the cam has extreamly wide lobe center's.

SIKSIX · 05-08-2007, 09:24 PM

how about a dev 5

waggaclint · 05-08-2007, 11:04 PM

are these a proper super-charger or are they a belt driven turbo set-up like capa ones....

loxxr6 · 06-08-2007, 02:29 PM

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BTW do you know what an EPA emissions test costs? I'd be interested in this kit if it and testing came in cheaper than CAPA's kit. I've heard that in Vic they charge $15K to test emissions?

The engineering costs etc to go forced induction are nowhere near as bad in NSW as VIC.

loxxr6 · 06-08-2007, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by SIKSIX

how about a dev 5

The Dev5 will suit a supercharged application fine.

Duffman · 06-08-2007, 06:49 PM

Is it PWR? I wouldnt think so as it sounds too cheapish but I think they have a kit coming soon

sly · 06-08-2007, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by loxxr6

The engineering costs etc to go forced induction are nowhere near as bad in NSW as VIC.

Sorry my bad. Forgot my location didn't show as Newcastle. That's why I'm trying to find out EPA cost in NSW. Any idea?

BPXR6T · 06-08-2007, 09:57 PM

Sorry did I miss something. What blower is this kit using? I notice you don't mention oil feed/drain lines when talking about fitting. Is it a powerdyne or vortech sealed unit?

Any which way its an excellent price. Wish this had been around 6 months ago. I wanted a supercharger but settled for a turbo.

CMYAU3 · 07-08-2007, 09:23 PM

settled for a turbo u sound disappointed? i m still deciding if i should turbo or super charge my au. but this charger is tipp n me towards a S/C.

donno · 20-08-2007, 02:13 PM

Any more news? Pics DeathXR?

Mark351 · 21-08-2007, 03:47 PM

Pics coming soon, this week hopefully.

Eu-GenixX · 26-08-2007, 06:28 PM

hrmm.. i'd be keen on this kit.. i've decided to go s/c over turbo... just need a little more info...(and to finish saving the funds)

eXi7w0unD · 26-08-2007, 06:46 PM

does supercharging give a deeper sexyier sound on the exhaust?

JC · 26-08-2007, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by eXi7w0unD

does supercharging give a deeper sexyier sound on the exhaust?

Not really, but does do a nice whine from the engine bay. A V8 will give you a nice exhaust note.

Eu-GenixX · 26-08-2007, 09:25 PM

i'm very interested to see the price of these kits when they are released...3500 seems dirt cheap... i can't wait....

Mark351 · 28-08-2007, 08:34 AM

Thanks everyone for their patience - some pics at last! As you can see, the most important parts of the kit are there - bracket, pulleys and the supercharger unit. Pipework to come obviously (CAI to s/c, s/c to existing pipework), and the belt needs to be put on, but with those in place, it's tune and away!

To clarify, this is not my car, but it is the first customer car being used at the prototype mule for the kit. I've been told two more weeks or so to finish it off and it'll move into production.

janek · 28-08-2007, 10:05 AM

wicked. If my car isnt written off, i may be looking at this, if it does get written off, ill have to wait for a v8 kit

XRQTOR · 28-08-2007, 12:34 PM

I hope thats not an alloy bracket, it looks dangerously thin if it is.

Mark351 · 28-08-2007, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by XRQTOR

I hope thats not an alloy bracket, it looks dangerously thin if it is.

High strength steel.

JC · 28-08-2007, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by DeathXR

To clarify, this is not my car, but it is the first customer car being used at the prototype mule for the kit. I've been told two more weeks or so to finish it off and it'll move into production.

Looks like a black XR6 - Casper's car perhaps???

Bucknaked · 28-08-2007, 12:59 PM

The engine bay is too clean to be his

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JC · 28-08-2007, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Bucknaked

The engine bay is too clean to be his

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Yours then!?

Casper · 28-08-2007, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by JC

Looks like a black XR6 - Casper's car perhaps???

Nope, not mine. I havent made a decision on what I'm doing next.

Besides, got to get these brakes on first before I start adding that sort of extra power.

JC · 28-08-2007, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Casper

Nope, not mine. I havent made a decision on what I'm doing next.

Besides, got to get these brakes on first before I start adding that sort of extra power.

Ah, yes. The new fad.