Do SC's on the Max destroy the top end?
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Do SC's on the Max destroy the top end?
I've read alot about people putting SC's on the maximas but I always thought SC's were good for the low end but hurt the top end which is where the maxima's engine is so much fun. I love playing with it above 4K. I'd think a turbo would be more fun, the old VG engine was turbo and twinturbo'd in the Z's, isn't the VQ an aluminum block update of that engine? Anyway, just trying to learn a few things. Would be fun to have some boost in the engine.
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Re: Do SC's on the Max destroy the top end?
Originally posted by sarmast
I've read alot about people putting SC's on the maximas but I always thought SC's were good for the low end but hurt the top end which is where the maxima's engine is so much fun. I love playing with it above 4K. I'd think a turbo would be more fun, the old VG engine was turbo and twinturbo'd in the Z's, isn't the VQ an aluminum block update of that engine? Anyway, just trying to learn a few things. Would be fun to have some boost in the engine.
<-- Sorry, I just think thats funny
I've read alot about people putting SC's on the maximas but I always thought SC's were good for the low end but hurt the top end which is where the maxima's engine is so much fun. I love playing with it above 4K. I'd think a turbo would be more fun, the old VG engine was turbo and twinturbo'd in the Z's, isn't the VQ an aluminum block update of that engine? Anyway, just trying to learn a few things. Would be fun to have some boost in the engine.
<-- Sorry, I just think thats funny
Ask "delio", he has a SC.
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http://www.sportcompactcarweb.com/ar...ech02_0701.jsp
So far I haven't had the opportunity to explore the nether regions of the top end of the speedo but I can tell you that if you want a rush you'll get it.
So far I haven't had the opportunity to explore the nether regions of the top end of the speedo but I can tell you that if you want a rush you'll get it.
Originally posted by BlkCat
http://www.sportcompactcarweb.com/ar...ech02_0701.jsp
So far I haven't had the opportunity to explore the nether regions of the top end of the speedo but I can tell you that if you want a rush you'll get it.
http://www.sportcompactcarweb.com/ar...ech02_0701.jsp
So far I haven't had the opportunity to explore the nether regions of the top end of the speedo but I can tell you that if you want a rush you'll get it.
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Another question about SC's
What about long term effects on the engine? I mean, if I were to get a supercharger with only 20k miles on my car, should I expect a lower life expectancy of the engine due to the added pressure and stress?
Re: Another question about SC's
Originally posted by Str8ridin
What about long term effects on the engine? I mean, if I were to get a supercharger with only 20k miles on my car, should I expect a lower life expectancy of the engine due to the added pressure and stress?
What about long term effects on the engine? I mean, if I were to get a supercharger with only 20k miles on my car, should I expect a lower life expectancy of the engine due to the added pressure and stress?
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well....safe is the wrong word......but it definitely does not damage it the second u put it in.......it basically wears out faster cause the engine is being pushed harder its like lifting weights........your used to benching 150, but then all of a sudden u went to 200, you wood be able to do it, but it will stress ya out faster
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Originally posted by SuDZ
I thought the supercharger was supposed to be safe for the engines. I did not know it was gonna hurt them to the point of less life expectancy.
SuDZ
I thought the supercharger was supposed to be safe for the engines. I did not know it was gonna hurt them to the point of less life expectancy.
SuDZ
Do you want an exciting whoop-a$$ fast Maxima or a daily dependable driver?
I chose the former over the latter!
Life? Well it would depend. If you hit max boost 10sec after starting the car and go max boost at every light, then yes. But if you drive sane 90% of the time and then go into boos every once in awhile, then the motor should last a good long time(provided you take care of it)
SCs, Turbos, Nos, are all "no bozos" devices. If one doesn't understand how they work and how to take car of such a car, one probably should not be having one.
SCs, Turbos, Nos, are all "no bozos" devices. If one doesn't understand how they work and how to take car of such a car, one probably should not be having one.
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Originally posted by Jeff92se
Life? Well it would depend. If you hit max boost 10sec after starting the car and go max boost at every light, then yes. But if you drive sane 90% of the time and then go into boos every once in awhile, then the motor should last a good long time(provided you take care of it)
SCs, Turbos, Nos, are all "no bozos" devices. If one doesn't understand how they work and how to take car of such a car, one probably should not be having one.
Life? Well it would depend. If you hit max boost 10sec after starting the car and go max boost at every light, then yes. But if you drive sane 90% of the time and then go into boos every once in awhile, then the motor should last a good long time(provided you take care of it)
SCs, Turbos, Nos, are all "no bozos" devices. If one doesn't understand how they work and how to take car of such a car, one probably should not be having one.
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Jeff said it right
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Jeff92se
[B]Life? Well it would depend. If you hit max boost 10sec after starting the car and go max boost at every light, then yes. But if you drive sane 90% of the time and then go into boos every once in awhile, then the motor should last a good long time(provided you take care of it)
Think about it if I press on the gas at every red light like I am at the drag strip then heck yeah youll shorten your engine life. I myself plan on driving normally but I am not planning on tearing down my car. I ll save this moment for the drag strip or for once in a blue moon I am tailgating you and good luck catching me, but read the facts vortech has posted on their Superchargers you press the gas hard more speed less gas, you drive normally you should save gas etc....Ill find all this out when I install my SC I am taking a long trip to break in my clutch. Also a oilcooler is not necessary but my opinion it helps with or without a supercharger your car your choice they only cost like 95.00 from Jegs.com
[B]Life? Well it would depend. If you hit max boost 10sec after starting the car and go max boost at every light, then yes. But if you drive sane 90% of the time and then go into boos every once in awhile, then the motor should last a good long time(provided you take care of it)
Think about it if I press on the gas at every red light like I am at the drag strip then heck yeah youll shorten your engine life. I myself plan on driving normally but I am not planning on tearing down my car. I ll save this moment for the drag strip or for once in a blue moon I am tailgating you and good luck catching me, but read the facts vortech has posted on their Superchargers you press the gas hard more speed less gas, you drive normally you should save gas etc....Ill find all this out when I install my SC I am taking a long trip to break in my clutch. Also a oilcooler is not necessary but my opinion it helps with or without a supercharger your car your choice they only cost like 95.00 from Jegs.com
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Originally posted by Str8ridin
But doesn't the SC provide boost all the time, therefore aiding in the additional stress under ANY type of accelration?
But doesn't the SC provide boost all the time, therefore aiding in the additional stress under ANY type of accelration?
Please read this:
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Originally posted by BlkCat
Well it all depends on what one's priorities are...
Do you want an exciting whoop-a$$ fast Maxima or a daily dependable driver?
I chose the former over the latter!
Well it all depends on what one's priorities are...
Do you want an exciting whoop-a$$ fast Maxima or a daily dependable driver?
I chose the former over the latter!
SuDZ
you are not always boosting. depending on your pulley size, your sc will start crammin air in at a lower rpm. since my guages arent on right now, i cant tell you, but im guessin my 3.48 starts boosting around 3000 rpm, cuz i can feel it 
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Originally posted by Str8ridin
But doesn't the SC provide boost all the time, therefore aiding in the additional stress under ANY type of accelration?
But doesn't the SC provide boost all the time, therefore aiding in the additional stress under ANY type of accelration?
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