Supercharger reliability and motor life..
12-09-2007, 09:20 AM
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Supercharger reliability and motor life..
Sup guys, I have been reading a lot of threads on blown motors and such; problems with the IMRC and how it affects the a/f mixture making it lean....
I'm about to order a s/c in two weeks just want to know whats the highest mileage anyone has ever got with stock internals and no HBP...
How many people have blown there motors/headgaskets due to s/c?
Reading those threads makes me worry lol, mainly because i need my car for work and school and spent every dime i got into it lol.
really appreciate your responses
thanks guys
I'm about to order a s/c in two weeks just want to know whats the highest mileage anyone has ever got with stock internals and no HBP...
How many people have blown there motors/headgaskets due to s/c?
Reading those threads makes me worry lol, mainly because i need my car for work and school and spent every dime i got into it lol.
really appreciate your responses
thanks guys
12-09-2007, 10:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Harrisonk531616
Sup guys, I have been reading a lot of threads on blown motors and such; problems with the IMRC and how it affects the a/f mixture making it lean....
I'm about to order a s/c in two weeks just want to know whats the highest mileage anyone has ever got with stock internals and no HBP...
How many people have blown there motors/headgaskets due to s/c?
Reading those threads makes me worry lol, mainly because i need my car for work and school and spent every dime i got into it lol.
really appreciate your responses
thanks guys
I'm about to order a s/c in two weeks just want to know whats the highest mileage anyone has ever got with stock internals and no HBP...
How many people have blown there motors/headgaskets due to s/c?
Reading those threads makes me worry lol, mainly because i need my car for work and school and spent every dime i got into it lol.
really appreciate your responses
thanks guys
My IMRC has been connected since day one of the charger install, and I have not encountered any problems while using the standard boost pulley. As a precautionary measure the IMRC can be disconnected for the standard pulley, but MUST be disconnected for the high boost pulley.
Treat your car well, purchase quality performance parts, and you should not have any problems.
12-09-2007, 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Paclark01
I have had my Supercharger for one year and 13k miles. My car is a daily driver and I make sure I keep up with scheduled maintenance, use synthetic oil, and premium fuel.
My IMRC has been connected since day one of the charger install, and I have not encountered any problems while using the standard boost pulley. As a precautionary measure the IMRC can be disconnected for the standard pulley, but MUST be disconnected for the high boost pulley.
Treat your car well, purchase quality performance parts, and you should not have any problems.
My IMRC has been connected since day one of the charger install, and I have not encountered any problems while using the standard boost pulley. As a precautionary measure the IMRC can be disconnected for the standard pulley, but MUST be disconnected for the high boost pulley.
Treat your car well, purchase quality performance parts, and you should not have any problems.
and when you say precautionary...longer engine life? or just to be safe?
12-09-2007, 12:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Harrisonk531616
disconnecting the IMRC w/standard boost pulley will affect hp?
and when you say precautionary...longer engine life? or just to be safe?
and when you say precautionary...longer engine life? or just to be safe?
I am not sure if there is a decrease in power since I have never disconnected mine and dynoed to see a difference.
PM MrSteve for more information, since he was the source I used answer questions I had, and has a lot of knowledge about the J32 motors in these cars.
FYI, if you haven't already. Order your supercharger via Excelerate. He is a vendor on Acurazine. Excellent service, and decent prices.
12-09-2007, 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Paclark01
Personally... If you are concerned about the effects, disconnect the IMRC with standard pulley just to be safe.
I am not sure if there is a decrease in power since I have never disconnected mine and dynoed to see a difference.
PM MrSteve for more information, since he was the source I used answer questions I had, and has a lot of knowledge about the J32 motors in these cars.
FYI, if you haven't already. Order your supercharger via Excelerate. He is a vendor on Acurazine. Excellent service, and decent prices.
I am not sure if there is a decrease in power since I have never disconnected mine and dynoed to see a difference.
PM MrSteve for more information, since he was the source I used answer questions I had, and has a lot of knowledge about the J32 motors in these cars.
FYI, if you haven't already. Order your supercharger via Excelerate. He is a vendor on Acurazine. Excellent service, and decent prices.
thanks for the info!
12-09-2007, 03:08 PM
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There was one member of the forum who before he sold his car had 74k miles on the car and almost 60k of those were with the blower and he never had any problems. I forget exactly if he had the IMRC connected and the high boost pulley, but I think the IMRC was connected and he was running the HBP.
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12-09-2007, 04:04 PM
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with all the standard pulley the IMRC can be connected...HBP you will need to tune it with the e-manage. but I would disconnect it just to be safe. 93 octane for fuel is the best to go. I dynoed at 298whp and 242tq. on a hot day with standard pulley.
12-09-2007, 10:50 PM
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all I have is the comptech H/I/E/B-pipe and outlaw thermo spacers. I have about 6k miles on the S/C and no problems at all. just make sure you adjust your valves if needed before you put on the blower.
12-10-2007, 08:57 AM
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10,000 on mime with not a single problem and I'm running 9lbs on a daily driver. Just take your time or find a quality shop to do the install. Also do your homework....adjust your valves if needed, cooler plugs, mugen cooling mods, thermo spacers, trans cooler....etc are all well worth doing in conjunction with a project. Basically do it right the first time and enjoy. Clinton
12-10-2007, 08:44 PM
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Well here's my CT pitch.........
CT made the SC to be reliable with minimum effect to the car. Out of the box that standard SC kit is all you need. It's a direct bolt on. You do not need any tuning, & you don't have to disconnect anything, or mess with anything to make it work correctly.
The stuff you hear about is from members who have other FI mods added to the standard setup.
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CT made the SC to be reliable with minimum effect to the car. Out of the box that standard SC kit is all you need. It's a direct bolt on. You do not need any tuning, & you don't have to disconnect anything, or mess with anything to make it work correctly.
The stuff you hear about is from members who have other FI mods added to the standard setup.
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12-10-2007, 11:38 PM
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Originally Posted by CL FWD SPEED
all I have is the comptech H/I/E/B-pipe and outlaw thermo spacers. I have about 6k miles on the S/C and no problems at all. just make sure you adjust your valves if needed before you put on the blower.
how would i know if i need valve adjusting?
i get a very very subtle ticking sound at idle after warmed up...have around 70k on my car.
but when i start up my car i hear the valves go crazy for like 2 secs, i suppose thats normal for the j series? or its time for adjustment? lol
I use a quart of Lucus syn additive and rest mobil1 520 every 2500...what do you guys think?
w/h is valvues are not adjust and s/c is on"!
12-10-2007, 11:41 PM
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Originally Posted by fuzzy02CLS
Well here's my CT pitch.........
CT made the SC to be reliable with minimum effect to the car. Out of the box that standard SC kit is all you need. It's a direct bolt on. You do not need any tuning, & you don't have to disconnect anything, or mess with anything to make it work correctly.
The stuff you hear about is from members who have other FI mods added to the standard setup.
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CT made the SC to be reliable with minimum effect to the car. Out of the box that standard SC kit is all you need. It's a direct bolt on. You do not need any tuning, & you don't have to disconnect anything, or mess with anything to make it work correctly.
The stuff you hear about is from members who have other FI mods added to the standard setup.
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12-11-2007, 01:25 AM
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I just turned 95K on my CLS-6; with 50K now on the HBP blower unit. The IRMC is disconnected at the cable end with the electrical connection still in place. Mobile1 10w30 goes in every 5K miles. I use a little heavier oil because of the vicious Florida heat and IMHO it does not effect the performance of the car.
I installed a CSF street performance radiator (#3011) when the OE radiator started leaking. That along with the Mugen cooling mods keeps the engine cooler with the A/C on in stop & go traffic. It's a daily driver and is holding up nicely thus far. Only real problem I had with the blower is when it started to leak at the snout; however, that was my fault because I had to remove the S/C to have a new clutch & pressure plate installed at 50K; performed a valve adjustment at 60K. I most likely stressed the area around the snout during the many de and re-installing processes. I just resealed it using the DIY here on the forum and all is well. My goal is to try and get another 50K under my belt and then hopefully Acura will have another Coupe in its line up.
I don't regret spending the money to have the S/C kit and all the goodies. There is nothing like the shit hot feeling it gives you when one has to stomp on it. Oh, and did I mention the whine
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I installed a CSF street performance radiator (#3011) when the OE radiator started leaking. That along with the Mugen cooling mods keeps the engine cooler with the A/C on in stop & go traffic. It's a daily driver and is holding up nicely thus far. Only real problem I had with the blower is when it started to leak at the snout; however, that was my fault because I had to remove the S/C to have a new clutch & pressure plate installed at 50K; performed a valve adjustment at 60K. I most likely stressed the area around the snout during the many de and re-installing processes. I just resealed it using the DIY here on the forum and all is well. My goal is to try and get another 50K under my belt and then hopefully Acura will have another Coupe in its line up.
I don't regret spending the money to have the S/C kit and all the goodies. There is nothing like the shit hot feeling it gives you when one has to stomp on it. Oh, and did I mention the whine
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12-11-2007, 03:24 PM
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Originally Posted by zeta
I just turned 95K on my CLS-6; with 50K now on the HBP blower unit. The IRMC is disconnected at the cable end with the electrical connection still in place. Mobile1 10w30 goes in every 5K miles. I use a little heavier oil because of the vicious Florida heat and IMHO it does not effect the performance of the car.
I installed a CSF street performance radiator (#3011) when the OE radiator started leaking. That along with the Mugen cooling mods keeps the engine cooler with the A/C on in stop & go traffic. It's a daily driver and is holding up nicely thus far. Only real problem I had with the blower is when it started to leak at the snout; however, that was my fault because I had to remove the S/C to have a new clutch & pressure plate installed at 50K; performed a valve adjustment at 60K. I most likely stressed the area around the snout during the many de and re-installing processes. I just resealed it using the DIY here on the forum and all is well. My goal is to try and get another 50K under my belt and then hopefully Acura will have another Coupe in its line up.
I don't regret spending the money to have the S/C kit and all the goodies. There is nothing like the shit hot feeling it gives you when one has to stomp on it. Oh, and did I mention the whine:
I installed a CSF street performance radiator (#3011) when the OE radiator started leaking. That along with the Mugen cooling mods keeps the engine cooler with the A/C on in stop & go traffic. It's a daily driver and is holding up nicely thus far. Only real problem I had with the blower is when it started to leak at the snout; however, that was my fault because I had to remove the S/C to have a new clutch & pressure plate installed at 50K; performed a valve adjustment at 60K. I most likely stressed the area around the snout during the many de and re-installing processes. I just resealed it using the DIY here on the forum and all is well. My goal is to try and get another 50K under my belt and then hopefully Acura will have another Coupe in its line up.
I don't regret spending the money to have the S/C kit and all the goodies. There is nothing like the shit hot feeling it gives you when one has to stomp on it. Oh, and did I mention the whine
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12-12-2007, 09:43 PM
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12-12-2007, 11:18 PM
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Everyone knows that a BOV is absolutely essential in a TB->SC setup, its critical to the proper operation of the SC because without the intake wastegate on the SC it would be overwhelmed with positive pressure
12-13-2007, 03:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Allout
50K miles with the SC. Last 10K with the HBP & E-Manage. All with IMRC connected and on 91 octane.
12-13-2007, 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Harrisonk531616
I use a quart of Lucus syn additive and rest mobil1 520 every 2500...what do you guys think?
12-13-2007, 07:57 PM
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Originally Posted by CL FWD SPEED
Hey allout do you think I can be IMRC connected w/HBP since I've got 93 octane and just tweak the Fuel pressure up or should I go to your route...e-managed tune?
Boomslang harness is $200 and E-Manage Blue is around $300. Add in dyno time and it adds up. If you can get away without it, I would. I just didn't have a choice with 91 octane.
12-14-2007, 02:30 PM
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If you want my opinion:
If reliability is at all in question: Don't install an aftermarket FI set up that is not covered under warranty on your DAILY DRIVEN car. Then you have nothing to worry about.
I always laugh at the DSM guys when they talk about how fast their 4g63 setups are but then mention that their cars are always breaking down.
Reliability > * in a daily driver
Just my $.02
If reliability is at all in question: Don't install an aftermarket FI set up that is not covered under warranty on your DAILY DRIVEN car. Then you have nothing to worry about.
I always laugh at the DSM guys when they talk about how fast their 4g63 setups are but then mention that their cars are always breaking down.
Reliability > * in a daily driver
Just my $.02
12-14-2007, 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by JohnBlayz142
If you want my opinion:
If reliability is at all in question: Don't install an aftermarket FI set up that is not covered under warranty on your DAILY DRIVEN car. Then you have nothing to worry about.
I always laugh at the DSM guys when they talk about how fast their 4g63 setups are but then mention that their cars are always breaking down.
Reliability > * in a daily driver
Just my $.02
If reliability is at all in question: Don't install an aftermarket FI set up that is not covered under warranty on your DAILY DRIVEN car. Then you have nothing to worry about.
I always laugh at the DSM guys when they talk about how fast their 4g63 setups are but then mention that their cars are always breaking down.
Reliability > * in a daily driver
Just my $.02
12-17-2007, 11:58 AM
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I have a CLS6 with almost 75000. The dealership installed the supercharger 60,000 miles ago and I have had no problems. It is running on the standard boost pulley with the IMRC plugged in. Granted this is my daily driver so I am not very hard on it being my only car. The original clutch still feels like it has plenty of life on it.
12-17-2007, 12:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Allout
Mine's a daily driver
Obviously the Comptech setup is not looked at as something extreme or unreliable, but as mentioned earlier, the crazier you get with it, the poorer reliability gets.
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