For your info - this is an update of an Eaton style top mount supercharger kit that develops a massive 50 % extra torque below 2000 rpm.
I have nothing to do with it - I just read about it and email the guy and others in the ALSC talk to him.
But looking at the credentials of the team putting it together they may well be successful.
There are many questions still to be answered - I don't have all the answers - I have many questions myself.

As for fitting I don't mind cutting a hole and putting a metal hump in the bonnet if need be - we'll see if it fits first - it might even fit as is.
Twin turbos won't fit on my model. I have seen a belt driven centrifugal blower installed in an SC and the guy has been in tears ever since for a bunch of reasons - not for me thanks, but a top mount positive displacement blower appeals to me the most and suits my heavy luxo leather cruiser the best - I want lots of torque down low rather than waiting for the big rush up top.
Anyway for your information the latest update for the Eaton supercharger style kit is here:

http://www.alsc.aus.as/messages/3/332.html

A little bit more of a general discussion here:
http://members.optushome.com.au/acti...ercharging.htm

Any way it does look promising and great value for money - boy am I looking forward to it!

 

that's great! is there a major difference between our US V8's and the Australian soarer V8's?

 

ooh, sounds interesting! thanks for the info....

 

yes thanks for the teaser, keep us informed! I too want any hp increase to be felt as low-end grunt, this a soarer after all not a screamer - -

 

:eek:
Peter,
Amazing!
I was just looking into the same thing. The Jaguar XKR 100 offers a supercharged version by Eaton. I was trying to find out what Eaton number they use in that the Jag, it’s a 4.0 liter. So ya would think that they might have all that we need. Keep up the good work Pete! I do appreciate how you Aussie’s do your homework. Keep us posted…
Greg

 

Time for me to save up my nickels!! :eek: A custom cowl hood would be a much better alternative to cutting and fiberglassing the stock hood. It would look much better IMO and function to circulate the engine air too.

 

M90 was used in Ford T-Bird (93-94). They are cheap.

david

 

Will this set up work on US spec 1uz-fe engines?
And how can I order one?

 

As far as I can see the US spec 1UZ-FE with the side throttle body is the same as the Japan spec one.
Hopefully you will be able to bolt it on with a mate over a weekend.
I don't see any problems shipping such a kit to the US when it becomes available.
If it works and becomes commercially available you'll hear about it!

 

i don't know about a lump on the hood... we are not camaro's

 

yeah, just a bump like on a Mitsubishi would be not cool - but a long sleek XKE-type raised portion might not be too bad - - but no bump at all would be better for sure - - the description of the marine application on the V8 says it raises the engine height by 150mm - - almost 6 inches - - whew - - style or speed? whatta choice - -

 

I was very sceptical when I first heard of this project, so I contacted FAT to see what the status is. It turns out that I might have been too pessimistic, I start to get the feeling that they actually might do this.

Here's what I know:

The kit is supposed to be built around a Yella Terra (Eaton style) sc. It will include a supplementary injector controlled by a piggy back computer (coupled to the stock ECU), which will also control ingition.
They say that the kit WILL fit under the stock hood without any modifications.
They will not give out any performance # yet.

This is almost too good to be true, especially considering the projected price. Still, looking at their numerous previous projects on 1UZ-FE basis, it appears that they know what they're doing. They sound very confident to be able to complete this kit.

I'm starting to hold my breath ...

 

ooh ooh ooh if all this is true and the kit is available in '03, there goes my IRA contribution for next year!

 

if it fits under the stock hood it would be awesome. Funny how we can't get a tower strut bar to fit the SC4's without the rubber spacers or removing the L emblem but can get an entire supercharger in.

also according to theoretical HP calculation

1G 1UZ-FE 250HP@crank = 170@ RWHP
70% gain with SC
425HP @ the crank = 289RWHP

Car and person @ 3800lbs will give you 13.74 @ 99MPH

but with typical calculation a car with 425HP @ the flywheel should have 325RWHP.
@325RWHP on a 3800lbs vehicl give you 13.2 1/4 mile @ 103mph
of course all theoretical.. but it would be nice if it happened.

 

They aim for 02 ...

VSsc400, I would think that a 70% gain is overly optimistic. (Where did that No. come from anyway?). I'd expect something between 35 - 50%.