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03-07-2009, 01:09 PM #1

Mad Max
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I know the turbos are popular. Has anyone done a supercharger for one?

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03-07-2009, 04:15 PM #2

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Yup, a few have done it, guy named OHC230 on Turboford has, believe he said he wouldn't do it again though. Also a
Ranger guy did it on Ranger Power Sports forum I think. If the Lima 2.3 had better air flow qualities and a bit more
N/A power it might work out okay, but in its present form the turbo excels in making power.

I also want to say B&M had a kit in the early 80s late 70s perhaps too, roots style.

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03-07-2009, 06:25 PM #3

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Just wondering cause a roots from a supercoupe is up for sale and I perfer the SC over the TC. IMO SC's have a more
control with boost per rpm/load. I might buy it, try as a next winter's project

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03-07-2009, 07:28 PM #4

mfpmax
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Get a cam that''ll promote low end torque, since that's where most of your power is gonna be lost from the parasitic
drag of turning the supercharger.
Also look up the Mercedes SLK230 Kompressor to gauge what size supercharger they use on their 2.3s. I know the
1.8?L Toyotas used M42s on the MR2s.

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03-08-2009, 12:48 PM #5

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stock turbo short block, ported esslinger head, cam, inter cooler intake, 3.5" exhaust, SC brackets, pullies. Looking for
about 400wrhp. Some how I don't think the supercoupe charger will do those numbers. Maybe 350rwhp.

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This is starting to sound like more work than I want.....

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03-08-2009, 02:16 PM #6

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And that is why one of the guys I mentioned said they'd never do it again. The Eaton M90 "might" squeek out 400. I
want to say the Supercoupe had the M62. Same as found on the Pontiac GTPs, while the M90 is found on the
supercharged Saleen Mustangs and a few other vehicles.

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03-08-2009, 07:13 PM #7

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The Supercoupes had M90s. The later ones (94-95 I believe) had improved inlets. The Pontiac GP GTPs had M90s as
well with coated rotors. Lots of T-bird SC enthusiasts put the Pontiac rotors in thier cars. The earlier Bonneville SSEi
had M62s.
If you're looking for something to keep you busy, and want something different in your car, go for it. Take lots of pics
to show us your progress if you do it.

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03-08-2009, 08:40 PM #8

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you could always do like detroit did on there 2 stroke diesels and turbocharge the supercharger

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03-08-2009, 08:52 PM #9

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ON either AFM or the Corral theres a thread thats shows pics on someone who put the supercoupe s/c on the 2.3. I
think I remember reading never to be done again but I dont know.
Here it is: http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forum...ger-turbo.html

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03-08-2009, 08:55 PM #10

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Originally Posted by loutheplumber

you could always do like detroit did on there 2 stroke diesels and turbocharge the supercharger

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03-08-2009, 10:20 PM #11

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Join Date: Aug 2008 I had a site saved but lost it when computer crash. But found this just now. Supercharged 2.3 running on hydrogen.
Interesting. http://www.members.shaw.ca/rabello/p5.htm
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03-08-2009, 11:20 PM #12

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you could always do like detroit did on there 2 stroke diesels and turbocharge the supercharger

those engines are sweeeeeeeeeeet

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03-09-2009, 09:28 AM #13

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why was this thread moved it is still talking about the 2.3 in a turbo form just had a little side thought of supercharing
? just my $.02

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03-09-2009, 12:01 PM #14

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i wonder if while you are in there, tap oil lines into the front cover and run it off of the back oil log/pressure sensor
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03-09-2009, 06:17 PM #15

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I had a site saved but lost it when computer crash. But found this just now. Supercharged 2.3 running on
hydrogen. Interesting. http://www.members.shaw.ca/rabello/p5.htm
I found it again. Lot of pictures he put in a ranger.
http://www.members.shaw.ca/rabello/p17.htm

Yup thats the one I was thinking of too

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why was this thread moved it is still talking about the 2.3 in a turbo form just had a little side thought of
supercharing ? just my $.02

Actually supercharging was the main point of this thread with a side thought of compound charging using a turbo
blowing into a super.

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03-09-2009, 10:08 PM #16

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Originally Posted by mgman75

I had a site saved but lost it when computer crash. But found this just now. Supercharged 2.3 running on
hydrogen. Interesting. http://www.members.shaw.ca/rabello/p5.htm
Join Date: Apr 2003 I found it again. Lot of pictures he put in a ranger.
Location: maple ridge B.C. http://www.members.shaw.ca/rabello/p17.htm
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Crap!! He lives about 20mins form me... ...7 if I take the capri

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03-10-2009, 07:51 AM #17

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Join Date: Aug 2008 Here you go one already built and for sale.
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03-10-2009, 03:02 PM #18

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WOW thats badass, i dont know why but my mind is flying right now...what can i sell to buy that beast, here's the ad
in case someone misses it:
super charged ford pinto motor - $2500 (west covina)

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