Guest eastbayg Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 has anyone supercharged a mkiv? what route did u take? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 I don't think anyone on the forum has supercharged an NA, the majority of the club members are from the UK and so own Japanese import NA Supras (the NA was not sold domestically). I believe there are a few members on supraforums that have done the install. There are kits available in the US for the IS300 2JZGTE VVTi, the problem with the J-spec NA Supras in the UK, is that they were fitted with the non-VVTi 2JZGTE, which does not have an electronic ignition. As you can see at the following link, the Supercharger is positioned where the distributor is on the non-VVTi, so you would need to convert to an electronic ignition. Also all the kits are designed to fit the LHD IS300, so there may well be other issues getting it to fit a RHD Supra. http://www.lextasy.com/LMS_IS300_supercharger.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 I'd love to see someone Supercharge an N/A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keron Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 I'd love to see someone Supercharge an N/A. im already on it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 im already on it! Hurry up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenauto Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 Yep definately be interested to see how it turns out and how much work it would be. Is it true that Super chargers are 'supposedly' more reliable than turbo chargers? I guess it just depends on the set up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb10supra Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 The complexity of where to mount and drive the charger I would imagine to be a problem and is probably the reason why a lot of folk dont do it, + the horrendous charge cooling costs you would be nailed with. Would be cool to see and hear though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keron Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 well i have planned it out (i think) basically im going to put the charger where the alternator is, move the alternator over to where the aircon pump is and scrap the aircon pump. (as we dont need ac over here!) this should be quite easy to do then its the pipework for the ic etc etc... i have most bits here so just waiting for a few more bits then i shall make a start on it. should only take a few days to do..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 well i have planned it out (i think) basically im going to put the charger where the alternator is, move the alternator over to where the aircon pump is and scrap the aircon pump. (as we dont need ac over here!) this should be quite easy to do then its the pipework for the ic etc etc... i have most bits here so just waiting for a few more bits then i shall make a start on it. should only take a few days to do..... Keep us updated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay_NW Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 looks like its been done in US http://www.clubna-t.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1601 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 looks like its been done in US http://www.clubna-t.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1601 Thats the VVTI engine tho, the supercharger is the lexus is200 kit isnt it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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