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Originally Posted by Amaterazu Is it possible to put a rotrex supercharger and an FI twin turbo in the same vehicle? I think that would be crazy if it lasted!

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Old 05-31-2018, 05:09 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Is it possible to put a rotrex supercharger and an FI twin turbo in the same vehicle?
I think that would be crazy if it lasted!

I'd do that too....just to see how it feels!!!

Keep us posted!!!
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Hi All,

I just recieved My C38R unit. Will be replacing the C38-81 on my GTM Stage 1.5 kit in February.

Currently I'm doing 450whp and 380lbft at 10PSI. Will update with results once the system is running.

a few points:
1) The inlet is 3.5" as compared to 2.5' for the C38-81
2) From my calculations current C38-81 is drawing 80+ HP at peak (85mm pulley)
3) If you were to run the C38R at peak rpm it will draw up to 130hp. This will affect the pulley system requirements. currently my system is running 8PK instead of the
stock 7pk. Still, it barely meets the needs of 130hp. i believe 10pk would be needed to maintain the same belt change interval.
4) The C38R (7:1) has a different gear ratio as compared to the C38-81 (6:1) ratio so the pulley size will definitely change.
5) Because of the pressure ratio (assuming rest of the system is the same) IAT will increase by about 25degC so upgrading IC might be unavoidable.

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I’m stoked someone actually got one, I was starting to wonder if these were ever gonna ship! I didn’t realize the inlet was larger though, I’m guessing you’ll have to get a new intake tube?
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I’m stoked someone actually got one, I was starting to wonder if these were ever gonna ship! I didn’t realize the inlet was larger though, I’m guessing you’ll have to get a new intake tube?
Will have to custom the intake tube.
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Hi All,

I just recieved My C38R unit. Will be replacing the C38-81 on my GTM Stage 1.5 kit in February.

Currently I'm doing 450whp and 380lbft at 10PSI. Will update with results once the system is running.

a few points:
1) The inlet is 3" as compared to 2.5' for the C38-81
2) From my calculations current C38-81 is drawing 80+ HP at peak (85mm pulley)
3) If you were to run the C38R at peak rpm it will draw up to 130hp. This will affect the pulley system requirements. currently my system is running 8PK instead of the
stock 7pk. Still, it barely meets the needs of 130hp. i believe 10pk would be needed to maintain the same belt change interval.
4) The C38R (7:1) has a different gear ratio as compared to the C38-81 (6:1) ratio so the pulley size will definitely change.
5) Because of the pressure ratio (assuming rest of the system is the same) IAT will increase by about 25degC so upgrading IC might be unavoidable.

Thanks all
Good to hear there actually getting out to customers, have they said when there gona be available for anyone to purchase?I’ve been waiting on info for awhile as iam thinking about upgrading my rotrex on my gtm stage 2 kit.

What was the final cost if you don’t mind me asking? I believe the c38-91 that is on my car is already 3” inlet.

Keep me posted thanks
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Good to hear there actually getting out to customers, have they said when there gona be available for anyone to purchase?I’ve been waiting on info for awhile as iam thinking about upgrading my rotrex on my gtm stage 2 kit.

What was the final cost if you don’t mind me asking? I believe the c38-91 that is on my car is already 3” inlet.

Keep me posted thanks
The gtm stage 2 kit has a 3 inch pipe with a 4 inch velocity stack
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The gtm stage 2 kit has a 3 inch pipe with a 4 inch velocity stack
Yes your right.

Where’s the rest of the people that were on the pre order list, the suspense is killing me to find out more about this unit.
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Yes your right.

Where’s the rest of the people that were on the pre order list, the suspense is killing me to find out more about this unit.
I kinda wish I still had my GTM supercharger kit ...but I sold the 2015 nismo..and sold the kit off it ....still pushing the 2017 nismo with the turbo tho ....having 2 Zs was with both kits made it hard to choose which to keep lol
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im running the treadstone trtt9 intercooler. this is the same intercoooler that comes in the BP kits. its a tight fit, but an easy modification to the gtm sc.
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Good to hear there actually getting out to customers, have they said when there gona be available for anyone to purchase?I’ve been waiting on info for awhile as iam thinking about upgrading my rotrex on my gtm stage 2 kit.

What was the final cost if you don’t mind me asking? I believe the c38-91 that is on my car is already 3” inlet.

Keep me posted thanks
It's almost 3k Euros for the complete kit with coolers reservior plumbing etc.

Sorry it is 3.5" not 3". I corrected my post.

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It's almost 3k Euros for the complete kit with coolers reservior plumbing etc.

Sorry it is 3.5" not 3". I corrected my post.

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Ya I was told the c38r will work on existing sc kits out there, I already have the c38-91 installed on my z, so I just need the pump itself, keep us posted on what changes you had to make and the performance of this unit, lbs of boost etc, this pump could determine wether I sell my kit or not, if I can get 17lbs out of this unit that be perfect.
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Ya I was told the c38r will work on existing sc kits out there, I already have the c38-91 installed on my z, so I just need the pump itself, keep us posted on what changes you had to make and the performance of this unit, lbs of boost etc, this pump could determine wether I sell my kit or not, if I can get 17lbs out of this unit that be perfect.
The charge cooler definitely needs an upgrade. The gtm one most prob will be to limited.

Next would be the serpentine belt. Are you still on stock 7pk? Min it should be 8pk and even that's a stretch. 10pk would be perfect.
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can't wait for some results, i'm on 1.5 gtm kit, would love to see 15+lb of boost

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There you go

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upper 2 inlets and bottom charge inlet same size as piping that comes in the original gtm kit? throttle body pipes still come thru stock intake pipe location with this new intercooler? sorry for all the questions,just tough to tell in pic
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