View Poll Results: Would you be interested in a supercharger for around $3500?
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Supercharger Kit Interest
12-05-2004, 03:32 PM
#82
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SSR- this S/C will be available for the 5 and 4 speed auto too right????
12-05-2004, 04:45 PM
#83
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Originally Posted by steaLthyMax
Notice the smilie, to indicate the sarcasm. I do not expect the dealer to uphold the warranty if I have a s/c bolted on. However, one can still try to have the problematic area fixed, and the worse they can say is no. I would think someone would take off the S/C before they go see the dealer, and wouldn't even mention it. BTW, Tranny warranties are 5y/60k. 
12-05-2004, 04:52 PM
#84
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the idea of a supercharger is good but for the price I guess I just can't justify the thrill to price ratio. for the same price I can turbo my bike and get 280 hp at the rear wheel and have a hell of a thrill. If it could be sold for around 2500 I'd be more interested.
12-05-2004, 06:30 PM
#85
Originally Posted by lobewiper
I stand corrected! But seriously, let's suppose you have a supercharger installed. Do you think that you could take it to a dealer for ANY repair without its being noticed? Are you going to remove it before every warranty repair? I would think the dealer would note its presence and place it in your car's permanent record. If that happened, couldn't it come back and bite you?
But in reality, yes it would be quite a pain to remove it everytime I had to get work done on the car. If and when I do take my car in for service, it won't be to a dealer, that's for sure. Yes, it could come back and bite me, but if the tranny failed because of the s/c, I would surely go back to N/A.
12-05-2004, 08:17 PM
#86
If you look at it from the perspective of dollars per horsepower, supercharging may seem more favorable. One of the most efficient mods in the air intake, which arguably is 6-12 horsepower for around 200-300 bucks, is less than $50 per hp. The SC is $3500 for 100 hp which is $35 per hp. Not a bad deal. Start saving those pennies!!!! BTW, do u really want 280 hp on a bike???????????
12-06-2004, 04:45 AM
#87
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Originally Posted by DeusExMaxima
If you look at it from the perspective of dollars per horsepower, supercharging may seem more favorable. One of the most efficient mods in the air intake, which arguably is 6-12 horsepower for around 200-300 bucks, is less than $50 per hp. The SC is $3500 for 100 hp which is $35 per hp. Not a bad deal. Start saving those pennies!!!! BTW, do u really want 280 hp on a bike???????????
yeah I do... if I had the cash right now I would do it. Speed and accleration is addicting and not that I need anymore of it now (my bike still scares me)
but it still would be cool to have that much hp and be able to pull a wheelie at 100mph+ just by twisting the wrist
12-06-2004, 06:24 AM
#88
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Originally Posted by fstbusa
it still would be cool to have that much hp and be able to pull a wheelie at 100mph+ just by twisting the wrist
-Nate
12-06-2004, 03:59 PM
#89
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Originally Posted by Souljourner
Motorcyclists - doing their part to help prove Darwin's theory of natural selection.
-Nate
-Nate
12-09-2004, 10:18 AM
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I think it would be nice to have a "max" sleeper. No badges. Nothing that looks "non-stock". Just that "suction/whine" of the s/c on take off 
So I would be interested if it's easy to bolt on and off. No computer mod (ECU flashing or piggyback). No new injectors (more cc).
I just went through hell for trying to configure a Toyota and TRD dropped the parts, and support, for my truck year (Toyota and emission gimmicks screwed me). I don't want to get any expectations so even if you do make it, I will wait, watch and learn as others put it to the street.
And is this like one of those "hair-dryer" blowers? Like Paxton? A turbine impellor versus a roots-style compressor? Can they really give that much horsies? (100hp) And are we sure there won't be some chip-flashing to compensate for the addition fuel lean?
So I would be interested if it's easy to bolt on and off. No computer mod (ECU flashing or piggyback). No new injectors (more cc).
I just went through hell for trying to configure a Toyota and TRD dropped the parts, and support, for my truck year (Toyota and emission gimmicks screwed me). I don't want to get any expectations so even if you do make it, I will wait, watch and learn as others put it to the street.
And is this like one of those "hair-dryer" blowers? Like Paxton? A turbine impellor versus a roots-style compressor? Can they really give that much horsies? (100hp) And are we sure there won't be some chip-flashing to compensate for the addition fuel lean?
12-13-2004, 10:45 PM
#95
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does the supercahrger damage or mess up anything in the engine??shortens life time??if adding 100 HP to the engine must do some over driveing in the engine wise..
12-19-2004, 03:01 PM
#96
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All depends on how you drive it.....there's always a chance of internal damage... 
12-20-2004, 03:38 AM
#97
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How does a supercharger affect gas mileage?
01-03-2005, 09:01 PM
#98
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Originally Posted by lobewiper
How does a supercharger affect gas mileage?
But figure this, you want to go fast? You pay at the pump.
(never seen a fast car get good mileage...cept a Z05 vette...ofcourse...it was parked most of the time...!)
01-05-2005, 08:32 PM
#99
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[b]i'm Interested In Buying One Tooo.
02-25-2005, 08:08 AM
#101
Yeah, old thread but there's new votes every day...
I wonder how many votes are needed to get SSR interested in this...
At least they have that 5-5.5 gen turbo thing in the works, so maybe there's hope for us 6th gen people...
I wonder how many votes are needed to get SSR interested in this...
At least they have that 5-5.5 gen turbo thing in the works, so maybe there's hope for us 6th gen people...
02-25-2005, 08:22 PM
#102
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I Would Love To Purchase A Kit
02-26-2005, 08:12 AM
#103
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Well, everyone is talking about torque steer, and how 300 is the upper limit for FWD cars...so whats going to happen if there is 365 horses twisting the wheel now? I mean, would it increase torque to the point the car would be a joke to handle?
02-27-2005, 01:14 PM
#104
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thats a joke I would be willing to take on..........
02-28-2005, 12:04 AM
#105
Originally Posted by 04BlackMaxx
Well, everyone is talking about torque steer, and how 300 is the upper limit for FWD cars...so whats going to happen if there is 365 horses twisting the wheel now? I mean, would it increase torque to the point the car would be a joke to handle?
honestly, if you have the stock differential, its not too bad, but if you have an lsd, its great.
02-28-2005, 12:06 PM
#106
Originally Posted by 04BlackMaxx
Well, everyone is talking about torque steer, and how 300 is the upper limit for FWD cars...so whats going to happen if there is 365 horses twisting the wheel now? I mean, would it increase torque to the point the car would be a joke to handle?
However, what the SC would do for you is for those times when you need the juice and you're on a roll already... passing, merging, etc. With 300+ at the wheel, anything short of a serious sports car will see nothing but tail lights when they try and come up to you. And ricers everywhere will talk about "the dude in the Maxima that took my doors off on the highway"
02-28-2005, 01:11 PM
#107
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Originally Posted by viguera
And ricers everywhere will talk about "the dude in the Maxima that took my doors off on the highway"
02-28-2005, 01:51 PM
#108
Hey Viguera, I'm with you! Let's see even Mustangs would choke. Only the 400 + HP Saleen Mustang and that's a $10K Can upgrade, would stand a chance at keeping up. As I have said before on this forum. The Maxima uses a lot of Aluminum. Doors, Hood, Trunk, Suspension, Engine, Exhaust etc. plus a lot of composite materials, including a titanium tranny, and is equivalent in weight to a Ford Mustang Coupe with a 5 liter V8 engine! Here is a list of viable performance upgrades with minimal cost: CAI ...my preferance is AEM and Berk although there are others. UDP (pulley) free up horsepower, Free flow Cats, Round mufler Y pipe, Stronger Fuel injectors. All the previous upgrades are good enough to boost HP above 300 HP if added up without a supercharger and don't forget the dyno's on the 2005 SE are reading 280 HP at the engine. The V2 AEM CAI is good for 16 HP at the engine and around 8 at the wheels. A moded Y pipe should be around $50 to $100 installed depending on your local muffler shop. So for under $1000 installed you're talking over 300 HP (engine) before the SC. SSR is not the only company making SC's, check out the performance mags....there are 3 out there right now that make centrifugal SC's that will produce low ouput, about 40 - 60 HP safely that bolt on to the pulleys and belts and are very easy to install and are very safe for the engine and tranny (within reason...disclaimer). So you could easily be talking 330 - 360 hp. Personally 340 would be a nice number and would be reasonable to attain and manage and would be amazing on the highway! Now thats mojo!
02-28-2005, 02:15 PM
#109
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Originally Posted by xorbitman
Hey Viguera, I'm with you! Let's see even Mustangs would choke. Only the 400 + HP Saleen Mustang and that's a $10K Can upgrade, would stand a chance at keeping up. As I have said before on this forum. The Maxima uses a lot of Aluminum. Doors, Hood, Trunk, Suspension, Engine, Exhaust etc. plus a lot of composite materials, including a titanium tranny, and is equivalent in weight to a Ford Mustang Coupe with a 5 liter V8 engine! Here is a list of viable performance upgrades with minimal cost: CAI ...my preferance is AEM and Berk although there are others. UDP (pulley) free up horsepower, Free flow Cats, Round mufler Y pipe, Stronger Fuel injectors. All the previous upgrades are good enough to boost HP above 300 HP if added up without a supercharger and don't forget the dyno's on the 2005 SE are reading 280 HP at the engine. The V2 AEM CAI is good for 16 HP at the engine and around 8 at the wheels. A moded Y pipe should be around $50 to $100 installed depending on your local muffler shop. So for under $1000 installed you're talking over 300 HP (engine) before the SC. SSR is not the only company making SC's, check out the performance mags....there are 3 out there right now that make centrifugal SC's that will produce low ouput, about 40 - 60 HP safely that bolt on to the pulleys and belts and are very easy to install and are very safe for the engine and tranny (within reason...disclaimer). So you could easily be talking 330 - 360 hp. Personally 340 would be a nice number and would be reasonable to attain and manage and would be amazing on the highway! Now thats mojo!
02-28-2005, 02:49 PM
#110
Originally Posted by xorbitman
Hey Viguera, I'm with you! Let's see even Mustangs would choke. Only the 400 + HP Saleen Mustang and that's a $10K Can upgrade, would stand a chance at keeping up.
And count me in as wanting to know about these companies making superchargers for the 6th gens...
10-14-2005, 07:27 AM
#111
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Here's some words of encouragement for you guys Let's get it started
Let's get it started
10-14-2005, 07:29 AM
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Originally Posted by xorbitman
Hey Viguera, I'm with you! Let's see even Mustangs would choke. Only the 400 + HP Saleen Mustang and that's a $10K Can upgrade, would stand a chance at keeping up. As I have said before on this forum. The Maxima uses a lot of Aluminum. Doors, Hood, Trunk, Suspension, Engine, Exhaust etc. plus a lot of composite materials, including a titanium tranny, and is equivalent in weight to a Ford Mustang Coupe with a 5 liter V8 engine! Here is a list of viable performance upgrades with minimal cost: CAI ...my preferance is AEM and Berk although there are others. UDP (pulley) free up horsepower, Free flow Cats, Round mufler Y pipe, Stronger Fuel injectors. All the previous upgrades are good enough to boost HP above 300 HP if added up without a supercharger and don't forget the dyno's on the 2005 SE are reading 280 HP at the engine. The V2 AEM CAI is good for 16 HP at the engine and around 8 at the wheels. A moded Y pipe should be around $50 to $100 installed depending on your local muffler shop. So for under $1000 installed you're talking over 300 HP (engine) before the SC. SSR is not the only company making SC's, check out the performance mags....there are 3 out there right now that make centrifugal SC's that will produce low ouput, about 40 - 60 HP safely that bolt on to the pulleys and belts and are very easy to install and are very safe for the engine and tranny (within reason...disclaimer). So you could easily be talking 330 - 360 hp. Personally 340 would be a nice number and would be reasonable to attain and manage and would be amazing on the highway! Now thats mojo!
Xorbit, I think what you mean is that we don't produce the actual Supercharger head unit which is true we do not. Just like in our turbo kits we use Turbonetics/Garrett/Precision Turbos. However we make the piping and plumbing to make it an actual kit. In the supercharger system, we will make the brackets, pulley/belt, intake, intercooler system, procharger/vortech/paxton head-unit or possibly a rotrex system, but we will produce the complete kit to bolt on to your vehicle
10-14-2005, 08:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Deckdout2
I don't think it is, but I'd like to know the status of this. Are you still at the beginning stages SSR?
10-14-2005, 08:34 AM
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SSR, I just found this thread and see that it goes all the way back to 2004...No progress yet? Unfortunately, I live in the East Coast too. Maybe you need to move down here...
10-14-2005, 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Preacha
SSR, I just found this thread and see that it goes all the way back to 2004...No progress yet? Unfortunately, I live in the East Coast too. Maybe you need to move down here...
10-14-2005, 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by DeusExMaxima
I assume you need a car in Arizona for a while?