Supercharger Installation!

[ohioboxster]

Thanks Jeph, its running very well now. I found a small vacuum line that had a cut in it. The videos are really small and play with quick time, if you want I will send it to ya.

[oliverg]

Ohio - you are SO the man! Awesome work!!

If I had a hat on right now, it would be tipped in your direction.

Kind regards

[Adam]

Nice work Ohio!!! I know you don't have a baseline setting on the ole dyno, but how about taking that thing in there now just for ****************s and giggles to see if you have boxster S power or more?

[ohioboxster]

The car was running good now its running great! You know it was only reading 2 lbs of boost at the gauge so I thought maybe the gauge just wasnt working correctly, nope. I took a can of either and sprayed the intake, throtle body, each individual piece of duct work and then it happened. Vrooooom, ah a leak. So I worked on what I thought was the leak for about 2 hours but it still would rev when I hit it with either. I finially figured out that the either was misting the next junction(see pic). The pipe somehow got a flat spot in it. So I used a big socket with an OD that matched the ID of the duct work and knocked it back round. Had a pic of that but my camera died. The car runs like factory now, just purrs. It has a much more sensitive throtle now that boost comes on much sooner since its not venting into the atmosphere.
My wife reminded me why I married her the other day when I was working on the car on our anniversary. She said "I cant wait to hear how this sounds" talk about support.

How in the heck did I miss that? Oh wait I know three straight days under the car!

Is there a boost gage inside the cockpit?

[ohioboxster]

Yes, scroll down and see pic.

Originally Posted by ohioboxster

Yes, scroll down and see pic.

Sorry, I missed that. Very cool! I think I would be looking at it all the time!

Ohio, I think you said that you plan to run 4 pounds boost....but, the gage looks like it goes from 0-30. Wouldn't you want a gage that was, say from 0-10 so it would be more accurate and easier to read? Maybe I am missing something. Thanks.

Great work & right-up.

[rohoni]

Roush Supercharger Kit

Features:

Gains of 110HP and 65lbs Ft. of Torque
Air-to-Water Intercooler
6psi of Boost
8 Hours Installation
Roush Stand Alone ECM Calibration
Will start shipping at the end of August
C.A.R.B Approved

Originally Posted by rohoni

Roush Supercharger Kit

Features:

Gains of 110HP and 65lbs Ft. of Torque
Air-to-Water Intercooler
6psi of Boost
8 Hours Installation
Roush Stand Alone ECM Calibration
Will start shipping at the end of August
C.A.R.B Approved

What the hell was that about?

[blinkwatt]

Originally Posted by rohoni

Roush Supercharger Kit

Features:

Gains of 110HP and 65lbs Ft. of Torque
Air-to-Water Intercooler
6psi of Boost
8 Hours Installation
Roush Stand Alone ECM Calibration
Will start shipping at the end of August
C.A.R.B Approved

This isn't a Mustang board,if you haven't noticed.

[ohioboxster]

Where did that come from?
Hanes Underware
size 28-48
all colors
on sale at K-Mart

Get your own thread and Im with Jim pay for advertising, jackass

[ohioboxster]

This is an update on my SC issues. It appears that I broke the oil filler tube at the block which caused a vacuum leak. I cant explain it either but the car is fixed and back on track pulling 16 in/lbs of vacuum at idle. It runs fantastic, heres a picture of the boost gauge after I picked up the car from the shop. I can always tell when there is a problem by this little gauge. If its not pulling the proper amount of vacuum or making proper boost you can pretty much know whats going on. Atleast get in the ballpark. The problem wasnt supercharger related, it was my fault for breaking the tube. Picture of boost gauge 10-27-2006

[tghadley34]

I just bought a 1999 and would liek to add a SC. Where did u get yours, how much should I expect to pay. Is the install difficult?

Thanks for the info.

[ohioboxster]

Tghadley34,

You need to start on page one and read through the entire post. I went over the install, price etc. in pretty in depth detail.

These are comments from board members who have taken a ride in my car. I dont think they will mind that I kept all the Supercharger information in one spot. The car is running great. I just ordered four Porsche OEM 02 sensors and as soon as they get here Im going to take the universal 02's out.

From Der Geist,

Comments from the passenger seat:

OMG!!!!

Seriously, Matt was kind enough to take me for a jaunt down I-77 and show me his handy work. If I have to say it in one word it would be Frickin'-Awesome!!!!! When that supercharger kicks in it is one sweet feeling. Really nice acceleration. It has just the right amount of get up and go to make the car near perfect. I am reasonably sure that the car is pushing well in excess of 250 hp. I was thinking how the one thing that my Boxster lacked on the track was a little more OOOMPH coming out of the turns and that supercharger would sure cure that problem. I think that with an upgraded ecu and opening of the intake and exhaust system that Matt's car would be the ideal Boxster. And the sound of that supercharger is pretty sweet too. Guess I am going to have to start looking for a way to add some additional power to my car. Thanks a lot Matt-your gonna cost me some serious $$$$ keepin up with the Jone's hah-ha!

From Randall,

Well, I'm now sitting in the Columbus airport waiting for my flight home to hot and humid Houston. I met up with MikenOH, OhioBoxster and Der Geist today for lunch. Below is a lousy phone picture I took of us after lunch so you can see what they look like.

Also had a spirited ride in OhioBoxster's SC'd 2.5 ... He took it to 6k in every gear and when he upshifted, the force slammed me back in my seat! It felt as if he had put a completely different and much larger engine in the car, at just 5 psi boost.

Now I have what I need emotionally to save every penny and get an SC kit for my boxster. With this kind of power, one could theoretically, of course win most any road race with Mustangs, 350z's etc. LOTS more power in every gear.

I never take my car but did not install the 24 mm front and rear 19.5 mm, purchased from the shops in Seattle, Sunset, and the car corner flatter than before and have been a comfort compromise. I am sure that still active in control of their car is more accurate to ride.