Attention: Supercharger Issue. Please Read.
01-22-2006, 12:20 PM
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Attention: Supercharger Issue. Please Read.
Yesterday I popped the hood to monitor the supercharger unit.
I discovered the Comptech supplied bracket had flexed. This bracket is supposed to keep this hose away from the shaft pulley and belt. The pulley was actually rubbing the hose could have potentially burned through if I hadn't checked it.
Fix: Drill a screw on the vertical flange to insure more support.
Problem Solved.
I discovered the Comptech supplied bracket had flexed. This bracket is supposed to keep this hose away from the shaft pulley and belt. The pulley was actually rubbing the hose could have potentially burned through if I hadn't checked it.
Fix: Drill a screw on the vertical flange to insure more support.
Problem Solved.
01-22-2006, 04:04 PM
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hey ACCURATEin...if i remember correctly you have a 5AT....howz it doing so far?..any slipss? and hows it feel with the auto...im thinkin about pullin the trigger myself but hesistant about the 5at
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01-22-2006, 08:46 PM
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ACCURATEIN- Can you please post a pick of where you drilled and put the new bolt. Thanks. Other than this have you had any other issues??? Thanks man.
Another quick question, what is the Comptech mid pipe?
Another quick question, what is the Comptech mid pipe?
01-26-2006, 10:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Acuracy
hey ACCURATEin...if i remember correctly you have a 5AT....howz it doing so far?..any slipss? and hows it feel with the auto...im thinkin about pullin the trigger myself but hesistant about the 5at
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However, last night under WOT the transmission failed to shift from 2nd to 3rd until i let off the throttle.
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01-26-2006, 10:57 PM
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Originally Posted by TL-CrAzIe-05
ACCURATEIN- Can you please post a pick of where you drilled and put the new bolt. Thanks. Other than this have you had any other issues??? Thanks man.
Another quick question, what is the Comptech mid pipe?
Another quick question, what is the Comptech mid pipe?
The Comptech mid pipe is the term I named for my custom exhaust setup. I used to have the full comptech cat-back. I decided to cut it before the split to make it a single outlet.
01-26-2006, 11:04 PM
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Originally Posted by MichaelBenz
Thanks for the heads-up! Great information for us "yet to install" people....will definately put the extra screw/bolt in!
01-26-2006, 11:06 PM
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Originally Posted by dtpjigzer
thanks dude, i gotta go check mine out!
01-26-2006, 11:19 PM
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Originally Posted by TL-CrAzIe-05
ACCURATEin- I would let them know regardless so that they can look into this and maybe make a better bracket or some other type of attachment.
01-27-2006, 05:27 AM
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Originally Posted by ACCURATEin
Yeah you're probably right about that. Maybe i'll call them up tomorrow sometime.
01-31-2006, 11:22 PM
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For some reason I dont experience much torque steer in my TL. I havent ran it on the track yet.
Has everyone checked the Comptech supplied bracket yet?!
Has everyone checked the Comptech supplied bracket yet?!
02-14-2006, 01:29 PM
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Thinking about taking the leap myself. I was quoted a price of $6,200 and am just wonding if that is a fair price? If I take the plunge, I'm going to mention the flex issue up front so maybe they can build a bracket at that time.
How does it idol in traffic?
How does it idol in traffic?
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Originally Posted by 1acura
Thinking about taking the leap myself. I was quoted a price of $6,200 and am just wonding if that is a fair price? If I take the plunge, I'm going to mention the flex issue up front so maybe they can build a bracket at that time.
How does it idol in traffic?
How does it idol in traffic?
6200.. horrible price.. 3875 for the charger.. 500-1000 for install..
02-14-2006, 05:13 PM
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Originally Posted by ACCURATEin
For some reason I dont experience much torque steer in my TL. I havent ran it on the track yet.
Has everyone checked the Comptech supplied bracket yet?!
Has everyone checked the Comptech supplied bracket yet?!
my bracket hasn't flexed yet..
i'll put another screw in when i get bored.. thanks again for the heads up
02-20-2006, 01:29 PM
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Did you check it yet? I'm interested to know if the other brackets are flexing so i can let Comptech know about this.
02-23-2006, 04:34 PM
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I am not an expert but just from reading other posts i get the impression that no you cannot use the cai with the supercharger. Somebody else back me up on this?
02-23-2006, 06:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Tufferson
I am not an expert but just from reading other posts i get the impression that no you cannot use the cai with the supercharger. Somebody else back me up on this?
02-24-2006, 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Tufferson
I am not an expert but just from reading other posts i get the impression that no you cannot use the cai with the supercharger. Somebody else back me up on this?
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Supercharger is a BEAST! Still running.
Just wanted to let you guys know i've got a notch in the radiator hose where is has been coming in contact with the blower unit. For those with the supercharger, check your radiator hose where it touches the charger and see if there is a notch.
Just wanted to let you guys know i've got a notch in the radiator hose where is has been coming in contact with the blower unit. For those with the supercharger, check your radiator hose where it touches the charger and see if there is a notch.
04-17-2008, 12:36 PM
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Originally Posted by tidus888
oh btw
lol that hose(i think) is getting changed anyways... lol RECALL on Power Steering Hose
lol that hose(i think) is getting changed anyways... lol RECALL on Power Steering Hose
SHES GONNA BLOW!!
04-17-2008, 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by ussi
good that you pointed it out...my belt actually chewed thru the hose and i had to replace it
05-03-2008, 04:16 PM
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tensioner rattle???
WOW, this thread was dormant for over 2 years!!! hahahaha
I hope all boosted guys are tapped into this;
Anyone get tensioner pulley rattle/chirping noises? It only happens when it's warm out and the engine bay is heat soaked, while the car is idling in gear (like at a stop light) it gets louder when large loads like the air conditioner or power steering come on. I throw the P brake and jump out to check it out and the tensioner vibrates like crazy. I had the dealer replace it once, but it was doing it again, five minutes later!
I't only rattles with the gatorback, though. I tried dropping down half an inch on belt size, with a gates belt; it never rattled, but it began squeaking after a few hundred miles....so I chucked it! The gatorback never squeaks (hence "the quiet belt") but it makes the tensioner rattle. I tried the comptech prescribed size and I currently have one half inch smaller installed....but the rattle is still around.
I hope all boosted guys are tapped into this;
Anyone get tensioner pulley rattle/chirping noises? It only happens when it's warm out and the engine bay is heat soaked, while the car is idling in gear (like at a stop light) it gets louder when large loads like the air conditioner or power steering come on. I throw the P brake and jump out to check it out and the tensioner vibrates like crazy. I had the dealer replace it once, but it was doing it again, five minutes later!
I't only rattles with the gatorback, though. I tried dropping down half an inch on belt size, with a gates belt; it never rattled, but it began squeaking after a few hundred miles....so I chucked it! The gatorback never squeaks (hence "the quiet belt") but it makes the tensioner rattle. I tried the comptech prescribed size and I currently have one half inch smaller installed....but the rattle is still around.
05-03-2008, 06:57 PM
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Originally Posted by mrlunecy
WOW, this thread was dormant for over 2 years!!! hahahaha
I hope all boosted guys are tapped into this;
Anyone get tensioner pulley rattle/chirping noises? It only happens when it's warm out and the engine bay is heat soaked, while the car is idling in gear (like at a stop light) it gets louder when large loads like the air conditioner or power steering come on. I throw the P brake and jump out to check it out and the tensioner vibrates like crazy. I had the dealer replace it once, but it was doing it again, five minutes later!
I't only rattles with the gatorback, though. I tried dropping down half an inch on belt size, with a gates belt; it never rattled, but it began squeaking after a few hundred miles....so I chucked it! The gatorback never squeaks (hence "the quiet belt") but it makes the tensioner rattle. I tried the comptech prescribed size and I currently have one half inch smaller installed....but the rattle is still around.
I hope all boosted guys are tapped into this;
Anyone get tensioner pulley rattle/chirping noises? It only happens when it's warm out and the engine bay is heat soaked, while the car is idling in gear (like at a stop light) it gets louder when large loads like the air conditioner or power steering come on. I throw the P brake and jump out to check it out and the tensioner vibrates like crazy. I had the dealer replace it once, but it was doing it again, five minutes later!
I't only rattles with the gatorback, though. I tried dropping down half an inch on belt size, with a gates belt; it never rattled, but it began squeaking after a few hundred miles....so I chucked it! The gatorback never squeaks (hence "the quiet belt") but it makes the tensioner rattle. I tried the comptech prescribed size and I currently have one half inch smaller installed....but the rattle is still around.
I've got an idle rattle when its in gear, so it could be exactly what you're describing. Also have the belt squeek with the new belt i'm running.
05-04-2008, 05:12 AM
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Good info Lunecy!
I've got an idle rattle when its in gear, so it could be exactly what you're describing. Also have the belt squeek with the new belt i'm running.
I've got an idle rattle when its in gear, so it could be exactly what you're describing. Also have the belt squeek with the new belt i'm running.