Supercharged Nissan 370Z in Cannonball One Lap of America 2009?

Lug · 02-09-2009, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Skaterbasist

That depends on the type of supercharger itself. A centrifugal supercharger hardly does anything to low-end power. In the other hand, a roots-type blower creates better low-end power but dies off at higher RPM's. But roots-type blowers are very inefficient compared to a centrifugal SC.

You're right, I was referring to a roots type, never saw much point of a centrifugal if turbos are available.

Skaterbasist · 02-09-2009, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Lug

You're right, I was referring to a roots type, never saw much point of a centrifugal if turbos are available.

In states like California, there isn't a single aftermarket turbo system that is legal for the VQ. Cops really like to target modded cars around here. If you get caught, there's a a lot of money that will go down the drain.

In the other hand, most superchargers (including centrifugal SC's) are CARB exempt. That sticker, unfortunately, makes all the difference for us in CA

Lug · 02-09-2009, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Skaterbasist

In states like California, there isn't a single aftermarket turbo system that is legal for the VQ. Cops really like to target modded cars around here. If you get caught, there's a a lot of money that will go down the drain.

In the other hand, most superchargers (including centrifugal SC's) are CARB exempt. That sticker, unfortunately, makes all the difference for us in CA

I never knew that. Why are Superchargers exempt?

lww · 05-03-2009, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Skaterbasist

In states like California, there isn't a single aftermarket turbo system that is legal for the VQ. Cops really like to target modded cars around here. If you get caught, there's a a lot of money that will go down the drain.

In the other hand, most superchargers (including centrifugal SC's) are CARB exempt. That sticker, unfortunately, makes all the difference for us in CA

Actually, the ARE NOT CARB exempt, but it's easier for them to pass CARB certification tests for the reasons mentioned earlier. There are no changes required to the exhaust system in order for them to work and therefore, they don't fall afoul of the catalytic heat-up test necessary for certification and CARB approval.

If you want "big power" you "HAVE" to go turbo, preferably ONE VERY LARGE compressor...

"Normal" driveability/reliability ALWAYS requires compromises in power.

knifehand45 · 05-06-2009, 10:15 PM

Hey im pretty noob at this but is there a boost controller on a sc like a turbo cuz if there was couldn u jus drop the boost before you went to get it smogged

Josh@STILLEN · 05-06-2009, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by knifehand45

Hey im pretty noob at this but is there a boost controller on a sc like a turbo cuz if there was couldn u jus drop the boost before you went to get it smogged

That's not exactly how CARB works.. it's not a matter of simply passing the required emissions levels, it's about submitting extremely detailed documents on the design, function, and specs of the forced induction system, having the entire thing tested, gobs of paperwork, etc.

It's an expensive process, but one we go through for you the consumer, to have an extremely reliable, CARB legal forced induction system.. one that has allowed us to go so far as to be able to offer an engine warranty for the extra comfort factor, as the mfg engine warranty would be easy to point fingers at..

CBRich · 05-07-2009, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Josh@STILLEN

That's not exactly how CARB works.. it's not a matter of simply passing the required emissions levels, it's about submitting extremely detailed documents on the design, function, and specs of the forced induction system, having the entire thing tested, gobs of paperwork, etc.

It's an expensive process, but one we go through for you the consumer, to have an extremely reliable, CARB legal forced induction system.. one that has allowed us to go so far as to be able to offer an engine warranty for the extra comfort factor, as the mfg engine warranty would be easy to point fingers at..

BINGO.

These are the kinds of things that are really worth paying for. Who wants a 1 or 2 year old 30,000 dollar car that feels like a poorly constructed kit vehicle?

2bits · 05-08-2009, 01:29 AM

Does a stage 2 setup with about 375whp (est of course) assume a stock exhaust? What if someone were to then get an aftermarket exhaust. Do superchargers respond to larger exhausts as well as turbos? Would this bump power appreciably? What implications are there for the warranty?

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knifehand45 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: The Nati Posts: 7 Drives: Black 370z wth S/P Rep Power: 17	Hey im pretty noob at this but is there a boost controller on a sc like a turbo cuz if there was couldn u jus drop the boost before you went to get it smogged

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2bits Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Seattle Posts: 118 Drives: 09 370Z Blk Sp 7AT Rep Power: 17	Does a stage 2 setup with about 375whp (est of course) assume a stock exhaust? What if someone were to then get an aftermarket exhaust. Do superchargers respond to larger exhausts as well as turbos? Would this bump power appreciably? What implications are there for the warranty?