Installing Imagine Automotive Super Charger on my 1998 2.5 Boxster

[JAAY]

I had this issue when I had that charger. I had to buy a shorter set. Turbowerx worked for me. Do I see flex pipe (orange) on the charge side? If so bad idea. That's should be a more sturdy tube.

[JAAY]

http://986forum.com/forums/performance-technical-chat/12788-supercharger-install-imagine-auto.html

This was my install.

[drbodzin]

Originally Posted by JAAY

I had this issue when I had that charger. I had to buy a shorter set. Turbowerx worked for me. Do I see flex pipe (orange) on the charge side? If so bad idea. That's should be a more sturdy tube.

Hi Jay,

Thanks! Why is the flex hose a bad idea?

Its rated at 12.5 in Hg vacuum and 14 psi pressure.

https://www.pegasusautoracing.com/productselection.asp?Product=3621

I used it cause the rubber hose that came with the kit was impossible to get to fit. I'm open to other suggestions though.

[JAAY]

The tubing would expand and contract so often that I think it would affect the performance and also fail eventually. I could be wrong. All the forced induction cats I have ever had we always wanted hard pipes.

[drbodzin]

Originally Posted by JAAY

The tubing would expand and contract so often that I think it would affect the performance and also fail eventually. I could be wrong. All the forced induction cats I have ever had we always wanted hard pipes.

Here is a link that talks about the hose I am using as suitable.

Powerdyne Custom Tubing (Stage One)

Mcmaster flexible silicon hose 2

[Meir]

Hi doc.
have a look here.
with all the angles options you have on the aluminum tubes and silicons, you might be able to fab something yourself.
just a thought.

Intercooler Pipe Fabrication - Silicone Intake Systems Auto Parts

[JAAY]

Doc. Your headers just got to me. Hopefully mine get to you asap also. They are in great condition and for cheap ebay headers these things aren't half bad. I know mine will fit your car with the charger but I feel bad that mine have quite a few more marks on them than yours. I hope they work well for you though.

Jason

[drbodzin]

Originally Posted by JAAY

Doc. Your headers just got to me. Hopefully mine get to you asap also. They are in great condition and for cheap ebay headers these things aren't half bad. I know mine will fit your car with the charger but I feel bad that mine have quite a few more marks on them than yours. I hope they work well for you though.

Jason

Hi,

As I shared with you in my email, I am so appreciative of you swapping headers with me, especially when there was no need on your part. Goes to show you what a great group of people are on this forum. Thanks again. Excited to get this project completed. Next time your in San Diego, beers on me!