ejj

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Bypassing the supercharger for a while?

I tore up another belt last night, so I threw the stock belt on there, bypassing the supercharger. I'm think I'll just drive the car for about a month or so like this because and put on a new belt (and fix the shredding) in the spring.

Any reason not to leave the blower on and let the engine suck air through it? I know it will kill performance, but I don't really care.

Should I cap off the oil feed, or is it not going to do any damage to let the oil run through it for a while.

I've run like this for a week or so in the past, but I don't know when I'll have time to replace the belt. Could be a couple of weeks at the earliest.

Ramius83

I think that you will be fine. The oil is still being pumped into the blower, but it is "falling" right through the charger into the oil return line.

ilumo

can i ask... do you know why you are shredding the belts? Is it frequent? And what do you plan on doing to remedy this problem? good luck.

iansw

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I did that for like a month at one point and had no problems.

Never shreadded a belt however - so I can't help with that.

[maxi-overdose]

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no problem here....I did it for 2 weeks and drive around daily for ~60miles before I finally have time to remove the SC kit.

Requin6

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i have had the SC bypassed since x-mas eve. the plastic tensioner pulley widled away on me, and have been waiting 6 weeks for the metal one from ASP. i left the oil feed and oil return intact. just put the stock belt on...everything is running perfectly fine. i was also worried about the fuel situation since i am running 370s and the JWT SC ECU...but its money and has no ill effects.

i have been keeping an eye on the oil level every week and it all checks out.

--Paul

C MAX

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[QUOTE=ejj]Bypassing the supercharger for a while?

I tore up another belt last night, so I threw the stock belt on there, bypassing the supercharger. I'm think I'll just drive the car for about a month or so like this because and put on a new belt (and fix the shredding) in the spring.

sorry to hear about that. im experiencing the same thing.. i just got it back a week or two ago and its coming off again.. im taking mine to maximum tuning in the morning, got my brand new gatorback in my hand
and they said they will solve my problems. good luck i'll let you know how it turns out.

on_alert

it should be fine