MaximaEvolution

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Hey guys.. I just bought a 98 max with a supercharger...I was just wondering if there was anythin that I should do as far as maintenence. I think its been on the car for a while, more than 10k miles. The motor itself only has 75k miles though. Any recommendations? Any help is greatly appreciated! Thanks!

MaxInProgress

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I would check all the belts first, and ask the previous owner what kind of setup he is running, what kinda injectorsm fuel namagement system, etc, you need to know all of this just for your own knowlage in case something goes wrong.

SPiG

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You will need to keep regular upkeep of the oil system. Synthetic oil with a good filter (OEM is known to be one of the best) at a good interval is highly recommended. Belts are also very important.

Learn everything that has been done to the car. The fuel system is something important to look at.

Stephen Max

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I'll just echo what h2kSPiG said about maintaining regular oil changes. There's no reason a blower can't last a good long time if you keep clean, synthetic oil in it. My V1 blower has more than 100k miles on it, and it looked brand new inside when I recently took it apart. The seals don't leak and it doesn't make any more noise than when I first got it. It has only had Mobil 1 in it, and I change the oil every 3k miles.

Also try not to tighten the belt more than what you need to prevent belt slip. Get the belt to where it doesn't squeal when you have the AC turned on as a starting point. That will probably not be enough tension to prevent belt slip when you are boosting. Do some WOT runs to full boost and keep track of the boost pressure. If you see it drop before hitting your rev limiter, then tighten the belt half a turn of the adjustment nut. Do this until you are maintaining full boost pressure at the rev limit. Smaller pullies require more belt tension due to the decreased contact surface.

Nismotech1

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yeah lof (lube oil and filter) is the most crucial part of maintenance on any car, definitly use mobil 1 and change it every 3k. also don't get any thicker than 10-30w b/c if you do it will be to thick and it may cause overheating. or damage to internals i've seen it.

RichMax

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Does the s/c have it's own oil reservoir? I was of the mind that it didn
t have its own oil supply and instead used the main.

matty

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Theres a Feed Line and a Drain Line from your engine Oil . . . .
Feed from the Oil pan with an SS line and drains to Cover that covers the Water pump access with a modified cover and rubber hose

-matt

max_speed97

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I also bought a 98 supercharged max about a month or two ago and needed some little work. Since your are in LI also...go take it to Jeff @ Maximum Tuning its in Glen Cove if you dont know. He has been doing all my work on all my cars and he tells you whats up with your car.

MaximaEvolution

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how much is he gonna charge me though?

MaximaEvolution

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also..i tried to look up the part numbers of the belts for the V1...anyone got those handy? I cant seem to find them in the sticky :-/ Thanks!

max_speed97

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Well it really depends what you need to get done and checked out. Give him a call 516-676-8470 tell him JIH told you to call him. He knows me well. I go to him often for all my cars. He is very friendly and willing to answer any of your questions.

VQ30DENX_SC

i vouch for Jeff as well, fuccin awesome mechanic....

by the way ure in boost territory now...try to save up some emergency cash for ceck ups and maintenance and "just in case stuff goes wrong" money....it comes in handy...dont worry too much about price his prices are very fair...its gonna be worth it for him to check the car out...

MaximaEvolution

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thanks guys a appreciate all your input. Any news on the belt numbers? Thank you guys.