[Shotimes] RE: supercharging

[Michael Humbert]

Wow, 15-20K is a bit excessive for the end goal!!  I'm definitely under
the impression that I should stick to some tamer mods.  I figured there
was more to adding a supercharger than I would like, but I really had no
idea of the extent of the things that should be considered.  I'm sure
somewhere down the line I'll get the chance to transform my car into a
beast, but I should probably wait until I have the funds to do so.
Signing bonuses do evil things to one's mind......  

-----Original Message-----
From: Ron Porter [mailto:ronporter@prodigy.net] 
Sent: Saturday, February 08, 2003 9:01 PM
To: Michael Humbert
Cc: shotimes@autox.team.net
Subject: RE: [Shotimes] RE: supercharging

With 159K, you should also plan on a total engine rebuild before even
thinking about a blower.

Unless you are able to do 90%+ of this work yourself, plan on $15-20K.
If
you can do virtually all of the work, plan on at least $10K.

Even adding a Quaife really entails rebuilding the trans. This is
$2,500-$3,000 right there, not counting the tranny R&R if you don't do
it
yourself.

I would recommend doing a good suspension and brakes (including springs,
struts, sway bars, all new bushings), a good exhaust, underdrive
pulleys,
the Quaife with a tranny rebuild, and forget the MAF or a chip. Also get
some wider wheels and good tires. All of this stuff will run $6K or
better
as it is. This will improve the handling and performance, proving a good
bang for the buck.

All of the above should be done prior to considering a blower
installation,
anyway.

The last is a MAF, and is doesn't add much. I would go with a Pro-M and
forget a chip.

After doing all of the above, then consider the additional $10K+ for an
engine rebuild and a blower setup.

Ron Porter

-----Original Message-----
From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net
[mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Michael Humbert
Sent: Saturday, February 08, 2003 8:36 PM
To: 1badsho@mail.tnh.net
Cc: shotimes@autox.team.net
Subject: [Shotimes] RE: supercharging


Upon consideration of all the advice given, I've determined that I may
be acting a bit naovely.  I'm thinking that I should add a Quaife, a
better exhaust system, a larger MAF, and a higher performance clutch.
Then, after all of that has been completed, I will begin planning out
the installation of a supercharger, assuming I still have some money and
the desire to mess with my car anymore.  Thanks for knocking some sense
into me!

Mike Humbert
90 titanium w/159K


-----Original Message-----
From: Donelson Don [mailto:1badsho@mail.tnh.net]
Sent: Saturday, February 08, 2003 9:15 AM
To: humbem@rpi.edu
Cc: shotimes@mail.tnh.net
Subject: supercharging

With what I know about Supercharged SHO's I dont recommend them unless
your A) totally proficent on working on your car  B) the installer is in
your home town.

A super charged show is a hoot to drive. My car was probably on the
light end of HP as S/C SHO's go. I estimate I was about 360 HP +/-.

When you mod a car to the point of S/C you will potentially face
problems from a variety of areas. Blown clutchs, possibly blown motors
..... bad running motor , turned half shafts ..etc.etc.

This is a very expensive propostion. I most certainly would not have the
car as your daily driver.

Bottom line ; yes they are a blast to have ... but unless your very
proficent and plan to use this as your second car I would advise against
it.

dond
91 Super SHO
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