Thursday, September 29, 2005 - 06:04 am, by: Alastair McPherson(Boosted_v8)
Hi Guys
Just recently registered again (was on the old ALSC) and thought I'd start off my new account by telling you about my brand new Supercharger install! One of only 3 in the UK that we know of.
The kit is a C's supercharger, originally fitted to Steve Smiths car 'loaded', also fitted bigger injectors and some sandblasted rocker covers which look really fresh. Another quality SSS install, Steve is definitely THE MAN of the UK soarer scene! Even he admitted it really MOVES!
What can I say, the car now REALLY SHIFTS, it fcuking flies now, no pinking whatsoever. Brute power throughout the rev range, but remains beatifully driveable at 'about town' speeds. We've yet to do a dyno, but before the install it was pushing out 235 rwhp. My guess is now it must be pushing at least 300, but will have to wait until the unichip can be remapped and the ignition timing adjusted properly.
Full respray in 202 Black Onyx JIC Magic full bodykit for SC300/400 1997 version fog lights and grille JIC number plate holder with custom size plate PIAA silicon rubber windscreen washers Clear side repeaters 35% charcoal smoke window tints Sonic reversing sensors Erebuni rear spoiler with LED brake strip TRD oil filler cap TRD radiator cap
Interior
ASE-664 Datasystems / Rspec Height controller for air suspension Walnut burl dash kit for centre console LEVOC gear shifter and handbrake cover Sonic reversing sensor LED display unit Refurbished and retrimmed driver seat MPH/KPH convertor and fuel cut remover (delimiter) Analogue boost guage New Soarer carpet matts - passenger, front and trunk Soarer cup holder LED door card courtesy lights
Performance
C's Roots type supercharger Rising Rate Fuel Pressure Regulator Unichip ECU piggy back computer Racelogic traction control 2x front Supra 4 pot calipers, supra brake pads and discs Goodridge stainless steel brake lines RUSH large bore exhaust headers (and therefore cats removed) RIVAL stainlesss steel straight through mufflers Custom stainless steel exhaust piping from central resonator Twin Turbo version Differential 3.90 gearing (open) mint condition Custom made air intake (BFI mk3) TRD panel filter VLAMOS rubber suspension bushes (upper and lower all round)
Wheels
Khan RS-C 2 piece split rim alloys, stainless mirror lip, 19x8.5 front, 19x9.5 rear on Falken rubber +35mm offset
Others
6000K HID installation (dip beam) PIAA plasma spark blue bulbs (full beam) LED sidelights High pressure boot struts Private registration number Bel Euro 550 radar detector G-tech pro accelerometer
I bought one after Pete's article, they are fantastic little gadgets, accurate to within 0.01 of a second!! Very cheap way to measure peformance, but also benchmark upgrades and other changes to the car. I got mine for $US 30 from ebay.
Friday, September 30, 2005 - 04:58 pm, by: Peter Nitschke(Pen)
Don't bother if you are running street tyres, they often lose traction if they get hot and can get little rubber gumballs on them. Drive around the water patch if possible, of drive through then do a short burnout to dry the tyres.
Left foot hard on brake, right foot hard on accelerator should do it.
Man, you are going to have fun!
Neil Griffiths Trader NSW 1 x JZZ30,2 x UZZ31,1 x UZZ32,1 x UZZ Track Car,1 x AeroCabin,1 x Crown V8,1 x Celsior
Friday, September 30, 2005 - 09:00 pm, by: Luke Nieuwhof(Luke_nieuwhof)
Don't drive around the water, at least spin the tyres up ie stop with rear wheels in water then floor it, bounce it off the rev limiter for a couple of seconds and get off it again. This way you get rid of all the sand and sht that gets on the tyres on your way back up the return road etc.
But if you want to make the most of your time do a decent skid cause as Neil said its fun fun fun.
Sunday, October 02, 2005 - 01:26 am, by: Stuart McPherson(Soaroptimist)
I'm going to run my NA V8 alongside Al's blown one, to act as a benchmark (am seeing an average 0-60mph of 6.6sec on my Gtech).
As I'm a newbie at 1/4 miles I'd appreciate advice on the best gearbox settings. Is it Power on and OD off for the entire run ?? Or worth flicking into OD at higher speeds ??
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