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Thinking about supercharging
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Thu, 04 September 2003 02:50
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I'm very interested on power upgrades for my "88 celica, the problem is that it has a 3s-fe (not that it's a bad thing) now i've thought about turbos, engine swaps but now i'm thinking along the lines of supercharging because it's most likely to be cheaper than the other options. And much different from any other celicas in my area.
I don't know much about superchargers, so I need to now what i'll need in order to accomplish this project, such as type of charger? Fuel management? hosing? etc?
Any help would be great? websites?
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Brisbane
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May 2002
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Re: Thinking about supercharging
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Thu, 04 September 2003 03:03
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Supercharging definitely isn't the cheapest option available to you. If you want forced induction, a 3S-GTE swap is the most cost-effective way to go.
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Elwood, Melb
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August 2003
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Re: Thinking about supercharging
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Fri, 05 September 2003 00:46
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Thanks, it's just that the engine swap will cost about $2200 for the 3s-gte, then add add another 2 or 3 grand for everything else, it'll be too big for my budget, from what i heard you can pick up superchargers for about $350 then a Microtech LC8 (i think) pretty cheap, all up about $2000, and i also heard that superchargers are less maintanance than turbos, but it may be bullsh#t. I you think any different please tell me.
I'd also like to apologise on my other thread (Upgrades) i bit of miscommunication, i meant that i wasn't going to solve other peoples problems with my typing, "cos that's how i type, but i'm trying.
Cheers
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Tamworth
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October 2002
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Brisbane
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May 2002
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Re: Thinking about supercharging
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Fri, 05 September 2003 02:18
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Engine swaps are expensive, but with the amount of labour and custom fab work involved in a SC install, it will end up costing you more. Sure you can pick up SC14's pretty cheap, but that's only a small component of the overall cost.
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Location:
Elwood, Melb
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August 2003
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Brisbane
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May 2002
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Re: Thinking about supercharging
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Fri, 05 September 2003 06:21
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Off the top of my head:
- custom mounting bracket for SC
- engine pulley
- tensioner pulley
- intercooler
- inlet piping
- bigger injectors/fuel pump
- upgraded management and tuning.
The last one is the real killer as far as price goes. And don't forget you'll only be able to run low boost in this application unless you want to open up the engine and lower the compression ratio - then we're talking BIG dollars.
I stand by my call that a 3S-GTE swap is more cost-effective.
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Tamworth
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October 2002
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Re: Thinking about supercharging
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Fri, 05 September 2003 06:39
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yep i agree with norbie in the long run the 3sgte will be alot less than modifying the one you have with a s/c, the reason I'm doing it is more of a because i can and I'm not to worried about what it may cost as long as i get it going in the end, but it still comes down to what you still want to do but the cheapest way out would be the 3sgte
nathan
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June 2003
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Re: Thinking about supercharging
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Fri, 05 September 2003 08:08
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On the note of 3sgte swaps... hehe
What's the thought on hooking one up to a 3sge tranny? or is that a totally stupid idea? 
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Location:
Tamworth
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October 2002
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Re: Thinking about supercharging
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Mon, 08 September 2003 00:05
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yeah its not a good idea pal wont last very long at all
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Elwood, Melb
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August 2003
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Re: Thinking about supercharging
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Mon, 08 September 2003 01:41
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Yeah, the idea of a 3s-gte is sounding more appealing now, i been thinking over the weekend about it, now i've got to do more thinking on whether i want to do the swap.
Thanks for the help guys, you put up a pretty convincing argument
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Location:
Tamworth
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October 2002
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Re: Thinking about supercharging
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Mon, 08 September 2003 05:09
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well it is the easist and cheapest way to go in the longrun
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Elwood, Melb
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August 2003
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Re: Thinking about supercharging
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Tue, 09 September 2003 03:25
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I'm also thinking about a fwd sr20, what do ya think?
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Tamworth
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October 2002
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Re: Thinking about supercharging
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Tue, 09 September 2003 04:40
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an sr20 into your 162 ? if so im sure it isnt impossibe but i wouldnt know much about doing that conversion maybe a few of the other guys on here may
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