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icon2.gif  N/A to Supercharged MKIV Supra Conversion Wed, 05 November 2003 01:20 Go to previous message
A few months ago, I got my hands on a fully imported MKIV JZA80 2JZ-GE Supra. As you can see, the GE is missin a 'T', and hence, she is of the non-turbo variety.

It was imported from Japan about a year ago with 65,000 on the dial and runs smoother than any other I've driven.

Only modified small bits and pieces so far, as I'm still pouring over tech documents, magazines and forums deciding exactly what I want to do under the hood.

Mods so far include brand spankin new DBA slotted and vented rotors (front and rear) to go with her new EBC Greenstuff / Blackstuff pads. Windows have been tinted, some minor interior mods, a new FF Bomex front bar and new Veilside sides and rears. I've posted to the 'Parts Wanted' section lookin for a sweet set of 18s and I'll be lookin to slam her a few inches once the kit is on.

The original plan was a 300+rwkw GT 35/40 Garrett system, but as it's a daily driver, common sense has prevailed to a degree, and I'm now very keen to bolt a supercharger on. The electronic clutch system run of the EMU will keep my fuel economy on the prosperous side of 'Damn, now I'm broke' and the nitrous-like linear power curve is pretty damn appealing.

Been researching N/A Supercharger conversions for some time, and I've got a fair idea what I want to do. My options are a full Blitz Japan N/A Supra Compressor conversion kit (comes with compressor, pulley, all wires, EMU, intercooler, the works) or matching a custom Vortech kit (need mounting brackets etc made up) myself from CAPA.

Dyno results so far have her rollin at around 115rwkw, and the calcualtions I've done (thanks to an article in Zoom magazine No. 70) mean I'll be needing an engine mass air flow rate around 50lbs/min to gain the sort of power I'm after (around the 250+rwkw mark).

If there's a Supercharger system out there that can gain me more power than this without boostin the 2JZ-GE to breaking point, then I'd be keen to check it out.

Otherwise, are there any suggestions as to what overall system would best suit this sort of set-up? ie. what compressor / intercooler / EMU combination would best suit if I don't go for the complete bolt-on Blitz Japan DIY conversion kit?

Any help would be greatly appreciated peeps!

Cheers.

[Updated on: Wed, 05 November 2003 01:21]

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