hi im fitting a supercharger to my lexus and was just wondering if any one has fitted one before and if so how hard is it to fit and are there any pitfalls to look out for.
many thanks jimmy
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Can't say that I've done a Lexus, but the procedure is much the same for any engine.
Fit low compression, uprated pistons; stronger con-rods; a fully-redesigned crank and uprated bearings; stronger clutch, gearbox and drivetrain; bigger brakes; develop a new map for the ECU and get your insurer's engineer to certificate it before driving.
Oh - and fit the supercharger and drive.
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Alternately-just buy one with a bigger engine.
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there is a manufacturer approved s/c conversion for these by tte, they offer up to about 240bhp iirc and are about 5 grand if you can find one
chris
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My "uncle" Alan (friend of my Dad's) had a Triumph 2500 saloon with a Shorrocks aftermarket S/C kit fitted.
Being 12 at the time and a junior petrolhead, I was deeply impressed by all the angle iron, belts and plumbing this added to the motor.
It sounded fantastic too, at higher revs the blower used to whine like a Bassett hound that had been left alone in the house.
None of the above modifications were done AFAIK :-D although he could've done with better brakes, then he wouldn't have totalled it into the back of a lorry ...
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