any reasons NOT to supercharge?

[Romulan]

Hey guys,

I came across a good deal on a brand new VF supercharger..is there any reason I should not pick it up? Ever since I was a teenager I have dreamed of FI vehicle. My car currently has 58k miles. My only qualms are potential engine reliability and cooling issues, but then again the blower is only running at 6 psi

Anyone have this kit and regret installing it? Words of wisdom?

Even though i'm in california I'm not worried about smog test . Also, "should've bought an m3" posts will be ignored. Supercharged ZHP is more badass. Thanks in advance

[danewilson77]

Don't get it. And since you're not getting it.... What's the link?

J/k

I've only heard good things about VF but I definitely haven't done justice to the research.

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[mimalmo]

There's only one bad thing I can think of that happens when you boost a car.


Power is addicting. You'll have a hard time going back to anything less than 300hp.

Do it.

[danewilson77]

~wisdom~

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[LivesNearCostco]

I've never had forced induction (except one afternoon when a BMW dealer gave me a turbo 4-cyl 1-series loaner). But I've never heard of people having issues with this kind of setup running low boost for street driving, and I don't think +4 or +6psi comes with or needs an intercooler. If you take it on the track, you might think about adding an oil cooler or upgraded brakes, depending how hard you drive it and whether you do Thunderhill in November or Buttonwillow in July. This kit will add a little extra weight and can make some engine maintenance more work as anything that previously said "remove air box" now turns into "remove air filter, supercharger belt and blower." Gas mileage may be affected!

Now for the actual downsides--basicly what Minalmo said.

• You could embarass your friends with Mustang GT, E46M3, Camaro, etc. Is a fast car worth the price of lost friendships?
• As soon as you pass smog, local CHPies will ticket you, not for emissions, but for speeding!
• Your wife/girlfriend/roommate/Mom will insist on borrowing your car to go to the supermarket
• You will become obsessed and blow your tax refund and trust fund on track days
• You'll become addicted to boost, leading to intercooler, then oil cooler, more boost, new tune, headers, exhaust, and eventually methanol injection.
• You'll feel the need for a LSD then smoke your rear tires all over town, needing new ones every 6 months
• Klingons and Vulcans become insanely jealous, leading to all-out war in the neutral zone

[Avetiso]

Do it now

[johnrando]

I know some people say that it puts more stress on an engine that wasn't designed for it, but what do they know? Do it!

[Avetiso]

I've never had forced induction (except one afternoon when a BMW dealer gave me a turbo 4-cyl 1-series loaner). But I've never heard of people having issues with this kind of setup running low boost for street driving, and I don't think +4 or +6psi comes with or needs an intercooler. If you take it on the track, you might think about adding an oil cooler or upgraded brakes, depending how hard you drive it and whether you do Thunderhill in November or Buttonwillow in July. This kit will add a little extra weight and can make some engine maintenance more work as anything that previously said "remove air box" now turns into "remove air filter, supercharger belt and blower." Gas mileage may be affected!

Now for the actual downsides--basicly what Minalmo said.

• You could embarass your friends with Mustang GT, E46M3, Camaro, etc. Is a fast car worth the price of lost friendships?
• As soon as you pass smog, local CHPies will ticket you, not for emissions, but for speeding!
• Your wife/girlfriend/roommate/Mom will insist on borrowing your car to go to the supermarket
• You will become obsessed and blow your tax refund and trust fund on track days
• You'll become addicted to boost, leading to intercooler, then oil cooler, more boost, new tune, headers, exhaust, and eventually methanol injection.
• You'll feel the need for a LSD then smoke your rear tires all over town, needing new ones every 6 months
• Klingons and Vulcans become insanely jealous, leading to all-out war in the neutral zone

[az3579]

Do it.


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[brettbimmer]

What is the HP gain for us supposed to be with this setup running reasonable boost pressure?