I dont think its been done yet but what would you guys thing about a supercharged 420a? I think it would be kinda neat. What are your thaughts on this?

Why is that better than a turbo? Besides, no one makes a SC for 420As.

Originally posted by 91 NT Eclipse
Why is that better than a turbo? Besides, no one makes a SC for 420As.

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A supercharger is better then a turbo.

Hmm no results, maybe thats because he never said that

It would be different. I have never seen a SC for our cars, but that doesnt mean they dont have one. It would be less stessful on the engine compaired to a turbo, I think. If I am wrong dont flame me, just let me know . If you can find one go for it, it would be cool.
-Rob

I never said a s/c was better than a turbo and i dident say anyone made a s/c kit for the 420a. I think it would be pretty cool if someone made one and it would definetly be something different. I asked what peoples opinions were on the subject not for you to put words into my mouth so please try to keep pay a little more attention to what you read. Weather a s/c is better than a turbo all depends on who you ask because they boath have there ups and downs.

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A supercharger is better then a turbo.

Hmm no results, maybe thats because he never said that

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Are you drunk?

Originally posted by myeclipse999
I never said a s/c was better than a turbo and i dident say anyone made a s/c kit for the 420a. I think it would be pretty cool if someone made one and it would definetly be something different. I asked what peoples opinions were on the subject not for you to put words into my mouth so please try to keep pay a little more attention to what you read. Weather a s/c is better than a turbo all depends on who you ask because they boath have there ups and downs.

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I did give my opinion. so please try to keep pay a little more attention to what you read

A supercharger would be interesting on our cars. The intake manifold definitely takes up enough room for fitting a somewhat decent size s/c. I think the main reason people go with turbos is that there is no parasitic loss with a turbo. The supercharger would have to be driven by the crankshaft and so it takes power away while still adding it.

As far as turbo vs s/c wear on the engine... I don't think that there's that much difference. Both compress air going in to the engine and are capable of being damaging if too much boost is used. If anything I'd think the s/c would be slightly better on that note since it's compressing cold air only. Not absorbing hot exhaust air AND compressing incoming air. I'd think this would equate to lower engine bay temps.

On the other hand... upping the boost on the s/c would mean removal and replacement of both a pulley and a belt. The turbo would take the twist of a boost controller up or down.
Doug

i believe i saw a pic at 2gnt of a 420a with a SC

http://www.dsmtalk.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=94664


thats a link to dsmtalk with a discussion about superchargers. there is a link to tell you about the company in florida that makes it? check it out

www.boosthead.com

this is the sight of thr company Thomass Knight Turbos (TKT) they make the supercharger kit for our 420a. Does anybody know anything about this company?

If this is for real, i am all over this!! Hopefully not another NER scam!

this better not be any of that NER crap

if this is for real im down!!!!!!!!!BUT NEED MORE INFO!!!

The kit includes a remanufactured Eaton 62 CID superecharger w/ 1-year unlimited milage warranty, custom intake manifold, SC to SC manifold gasket, throttle body adapter plenum, gasket for throttle body adapter to SC, idler pulley and mount, belt, FMU fuel controller, and boost gauge. All of your hp and torque numbers go up 50% with 6-7 psi and an exhaust. The instant boost makes the car feel even more powerful as it pulls like a V8.
THOMAS (GEOFF) KNIGHT
THOMAS KNIGHT TURBOS
22050 SW 155 AVE
MIAMI FL 33170
786-243-2000
BOOSTHEAD.COM



This is what the guy e-mailed me about the kit.i have read that the kit is only $1500 but i want to hear that from them.

any pics?

you would have to build some serious internals first right?

wouldnt have to since its only 6-7 psi

well then what other mods would you need to support it?
Fuel system, different exhaust etc...

the common CAI, header, and exhaust cuz it sounds like you get everything you need with the kit.............if you want to turn up the boost then you will need to replace internals

oh and head work

well I just had some head work done and got a valve job about a month ago... so I'm sure I'm fine there, and as far as everything else goes I HAVE IT!!! Hmmmm ... just a month ago I was saying how I DID NOT wanna boost my car, But I don't know the SC sounds so cool and I know that nobody here in my town has one so DAMB oh what to do what to do!! well I figure I have a little decision time since it will be summer/fall before their available!

Sounds nice ... LISTEN
SUPERCHARGED 420A

or wait even better SUPERCHARGED ECLIPSE.... Ahhhhhhhhhhhh! *drool* Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh *drool*

i really hope dis is legit b/c it would be really nice!!!but the thing is the guy that got the email is different from the one posted on dsmtalk and the s/c is a different trim........anyone else notice this??? and the thomas knight guy or wutever isnt sure about the parts needed to make the kit work. i personally would like to see pics of the s/c and all the exact specs of the s/c

Originally posted by SniperXr2
It would be less stessful on the engine compaired to a turbo, I think.

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umm.. no.. forced induction is forced induction no matter what.. it would still be stressful just like a turbo.