I'm considering forced induction and am leaning toward a supercharger. I've never been a huge fan of turbo lag, and I don't want to deal with all the intercooler piping involved. I've seen supercharger 'kits' for the E36 but they specifically say that the kit won't fit an E30. I'm not too worried about making a bracket, and since I'm not running PS or AC I have plenty of room for it.
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The kit that's out there seems to be a matter of serpentine belt conversion and mounting. Can't imagine what else you'd really need to do considering the two engines.
However, DASC prices (generally without the tune) are about the same as a JakeB turbo kit. If you went with the latter it's a small turbo/moderate boost you won't be too laggy.
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So far they've only tested RHD cars, I don't think anybody knows if they'll fit the LHD setup yet. There's a lot more on the intake side of the engine bay in a LHD car. I also have a swapped E21 so my engine bay is even smaller than the E30. It sounds like I'm just going to have to go custom if I want a supercharger.
I've considered turbo and haven't fully decided on the supercharger yet. If I did go the turbo route it would be with JakeB's kit, but I think the SC is going to end up being the better option for me.
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Another thing about the supercharger kit is that it uses a roots type blower. I'm looking into using a centrifugal style which should be easier to fabricate. One requires making a new intake manifold while the other just needs a simple bracket.Last edited by bflan2001; 02-15-2016, 03:21 AM.
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Here you go bud. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOv8pz33Lj0
Just takes a custom bracket, some urethane couplers n stuff. Notice the stock afm!Jah bless! :pimp:
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Originally posted by Streichholzschächtelchen View PostHere you go bud. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOv8pz33Lj0
Just takes a custom bracket, some urethane couplers n stuff. Notice the stock afm!
because now you´re infuencing your own system
better place that AFM before the blower imo...
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Originally posted by bflan2001 View PostAnother thing about the supercharger kit is that it uses a roots type blower. I'm looking into using a centrifugal style which should be easier to fabricate. One requires making a new intake manifold while the other just needs a simple bracket.
Long version- http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=298349
Short version in my sig.Originally posted by Andy.BWhenever I am about to make a particularly questionable decision regarding a worryingly cheap diy solution, I just ask myself, "What would Ether-D do?"
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Originally posted by bflan2001 View PostAnother thing about the supercharger kit is that it uses a roots type blower. I'm looking into using a centrifugal style which should be easier to fabricate. One requires making a new intake manifold while the other just needs a simple bracket.
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