Superchargers - how long are they good for?

by **that1mexguy** » Fri Oct 15, 2004 12:52 pm

Ok guys, i did a search and did not find exactly what i was looking for so before anyone deletes/closes this thread, pls read 1st ... (thank you)

A million things came up when i searchd for "supercharger" ... and nothing that really helped (if i missed it, pls call me an idiot and show me LOL). What I want to know is, what is the life span of a supercharger itself. How long are they good for? I'm considering buying a used one and would like to know whether that's a good thing or not. Thank you guys in advance.
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by **Hsakuragi** » Fri Oct 15, 2004 12:58 pm

i have asked this question a LONG time ago, but it seems so far no one in this forum have problems with the supercharger itself at this point

by **Mole** » Fri Oct 15, 2004 1:38 pm

yes, they are durable, i do not know of anyone that has ever had a malfunction with these.

however it would not harm if you do a fluid change on the blower before you install it.

by **sleepin2000** » Fri Oct 15, 2004 2:42 pm

My supercharger was on the car when I bought it 60k miles ago and have not had the first problem with it.

by **Rudy** » Fri Oct 15, 2004 3:52 pm

From what I understand, the supercharger in it's stock low boost form will actually make your car more efficient and last longer.

I could be wrong about the second part though.

by **wiz2** » Fri Oct 15, 2004 7:41 pm

I've got over 36,000 miles on mine so far. No problems as long as I make sure my wire harness is connected. No more CEL

by **ChargedSolara** » Fri Oct 15, 2004 9:33 pm

at 100k now on my s/c'ed solara...no blower related problems yet (crossing fingers)

by **SolaraT** » Sat Oct 16, 2004 7:50 pm

Dang Rene from what you told me you should not have any worries dude. Go for it. :drinking:

by **Parke10** » Sat Oct 16, 2004 10:58 pm

kinda off topic whats the highest boost out chargers can put out i mean can they put out 15lbs if they have that kinda pulley

by **Parke10** » Sun Oct 17, 2004 11:43 am

thats what i mean,if someone(me) or anyone else went all out and did a crap load of work on the engine could the TRD charger make 15+lbs of boost

by **ChargedSolara** » Sun Oct 17, 2004 12:08 pm

probably not 15lbs of boost, i don't think the 1mz block can handle that, even with all the upgrades. i believe someone on the board is running 9psi with all those modifications you are talking about.

by **Parke10** » Sun Oct 17, 2004 4:51 pm

i would think the block would have no problem at all

by **Mandarinsolara** » Sun Oct 17, 2004 7:33 pm

lets say the owner doesnt care of the internals can handle it or not (hes confident).. is there anough output for 15 + lbs. of boost?

by **Yanks0114** » Sun Oct 17, 2004 8:19 pm

This should end the discussion:

There has not been enough testing or results to show that the blowers don't degrade over time, but so far so good, a few members have already racked up high mileage with no problems.

Even with forged internals and lower compression you can't handle 15+ psi because we can not us an intercooler with the SC. Plus the Eaton Roots M62 blower is too small to push that kinda boost.

The SC will not make your engine last longer, but it has yet to prove to be detrimental to the engine

Superchargers - how long are they good for?

Superchargers - how long are they good for?

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