Thread: Are used superchargers any good?

Quote: Originally Posted by TrippinBimmer Ah...Carburetor will do that too you...I'm not OG enough for Carburetors...hehe Just fuel injection. BTW: Not trying to start an argument...Just shooting the sh*ts... I enjoy a good FI discussion. Also not arguing here either.....

Quote: Originally Posted by smolck The term "boost controller" is more than how much boost your car makes. It can also be a boost retard system that changes fuel curves and timing based on the level of boost your car is producing at a given RPM. You will see a drop off on your Fuel Pressure BEFORE you see a bad reading on your A/F meter which is why they are meaningful and important. If I am hard on the throttle and see a sudden...

Quote: Originally Posted by smolck VF is selling their stage 1 new for $3800. GO ON!............ For the 330 tooo ???????

Quote: Originally Posted by smolck Just one question....have you ever actually purchased a used supercharger? And they are hardly "the bleeding edge" as they have been around for decades. Nope, beyond my realm of expertise. In the words of Dirty Harry: "a man has to know his limitations". But, of course, we're talking about the real deal, right? The kind that will cram air down the engine's throat and duplicate...

If I can just figure out how to install this. Serious HP

Quote: Originally Posted by troubled I was thinking of installing a Hamster wheel, but all of my experiments so far the hamster has been cooked by the engine heat, back to the drawing board. you have to make a heat suit out of aluminum foil for the hamster.... just be careful they are not to be trusted with your keys.

Damn, that is a freaking great deal... too bad I'm broke

Quote: Originally Posted by Coconutpete Your question is similar to "are used cars any good?" ha! I was just going to say the exact same thing.

how about tuning? if you get a used or new super charger... don't you need to do upgrades to:: fuel injectors, tuning (maybe a programmable ecu), boost controller, turbo timer, and some boost gauges.. what else do you need?

I'd like to get a super charger for my 2001 325 but don't want the huge 4500 price tag Are used any good? My Dad says they go bad after a while or thats why someone is selling theirs?