sixspeed said:
Rom3n said:
Ultimately, the supercharger is called a 'blower' because it pumps more into the engine. You have to match that with more fuel (otherwise it runs lean and goes bang). So even if you're using less rpms you're still pumping in more fuel than you would without the blower. It's a bit different with a turbocharger, but as a supercharger is directly driven from the crankshaft it's blowing all the time.mattholecko said:
Baptist said:Each to their own, but after modifying 2 350Z's (1 supercharged to 400bhp) and the other one to 600bhp (twin turbo), I would honestly say it really just isnt worth it. The doing of such projects is the fun, once its finished you find yourself having spent the same amount that the car cost, and chasing never ending niggles and things breaking. The car wasnt designed to cope with the power, and you cant get the chassis to keep up.
Not saying it cant be done and have fun, but Id never highly modify a car again.
)) For the money it's cost me so far, there's not much on the market i'd want instead anyway. I went through all the available options at the time I bought it, and still settled on the Z. Like yourself, it would seem, the next stop for me would be a Gallardo, which is quite a jump from the Z4MC (even with 'charger) but upgrading my house will come before then...
BMW's straight six is no chihuahua.. more like german shepherd!louis said:sixspeed,
i've gone down the supercharged route with my Z4 and half a year later, it's no longer enough.... so be warned.... boost can be addictive!
i have an ASA supercharger in my car and i can assure you, regardless of what they tell you, once the clutch engages, it is LOUD and HIGH PITCHED. you may not hear it over the engine and exhaust roar while driving, but people outside of your car can definitely hear it. this high pitched whine is amplified when driving through city centers, tunnels and semi-enclosed areas like underground car parks and hotel lobbies. these days, my arrival is recognised not by my exhaust note but by the characteristic "helicopter" whine my charger gives out. cop magnet... no doubt about it.
at this moment, i'm actually seriously thinking of selling my supercharger (any takers?) and am doing some preliminary research on a chevy v8 transplant. somehow, the idea of a naturally aspirated V8 rumbling beneath the Z4's long bonnet seems more appealing now than a high-pitched and whiny 6-cylinder. think rottweiler versus chihuahua.
cheers
thebighash said:BMW's straight six is no chihuahua.. more like german shepherd!
with a S/C should be like a german shepherd on steroids!
i wouldn't throw an american V8 in a Z4, although the V8 roar & torque would be tempting
louis said:sixspeed,
i've gone down the supercharged route with my Z4 and half a year later, it's no longer enough.... so be warned.... boost can be addictive!
i have an ASA supercharger in my car and i can assure you, regardless of what they tell you, once the clutch engages, it is LOUD and HIGH PITCHED. you may not hear it over the engine and exhaust roar while driving, but people outside of your car can definitely hear it. this high pitched whine is amplified when driving through city centers, tunnels and semi-enclosed areas like underground car parks and hotel lobbies. these days, my arrival is recognised not by my exhaust note but by the characteristic "helicopter" whine my charger gives out. cop magnet... no doubt about it.
at this moment, i'm actually seriously thinking of selling my supercharger (any takers?) and am doing some preliminary research on a chevy v8 transplant. somehow, the idea of a naturally aspirated V8 rumbling beneath the Z4's long bonnet seems more appealing now than a high-pitched and whiny 6-cylinder. think rottweiler versus chihuahua.
cheers