97 Lexus SC400 Supercharger project
09-28-06, 07:56 PM
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Scott, nice looking kit...I k now you are going to get this all done the right way...Glad to see that Richwood is shipping them out...Boostin the SC400...It is finally becoming more common place...Soon, they may be running around like boosted SC300's...The 400 will get its long overdue respect...
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09-28-06, 08:12 PM
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What I can tell you is if you are going to do this right, plan to drop a wad of cash. The kit is only part of the investment. You need to consider drive train, exhaust, fuel management, tuning. It adds up fast. Look at my mod list and start tagging $$$ on them, you will get up pretty high fast. Not trying to discourage you, just saying be prepared. I started building the rest of my car prior to ordering my kit so I wouldn’t have to stomach it all in one big hit.
If you decide to do it, Rock on! Its going to be fun!
09-28-06, 09:37 PM
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That is really a tough question because to just get a kit is not really complete. You need to still add you own supercharger. The kit can come with the supercharger but I think its around $5000. The kit less supercharger is around $2500-3200. Depends on a lot a variables I go mine on a promo sale so I got a good deal. Stay in touch with Richwood and they may hook you up when the kits go on sale. I had been talking with them for a year before I bought this one. Also watch the exchange rate, when its favorble, Buy, that can save you too. I know I'm not giving you a straight answer really but It’s not really fare to Richwood to divulge my paying price.
What I can tell you is if you are going to do this right, plan to drop a wad of cash. The kit is only part of the investment. You need to consider drive train, exhaust, fuel management, tuning. It adds up fast. Look at my mod list and start tagging $$$ on them, you will get up pretty high fast. Not trying to discourage you, just saying be prepared. I started building the rest of my car prior to ordering my kit so I wouldn’t have to stomach it all in one big hit.
If you decide to do it, Rock on! Its going to be fun!
What I can tell you is if you are going to do this right, plan to drop a wad of cash. The kit is only part of the investment. You need to consider drive train, exhaust, fuel management, tuning. It adds up fast. Look at my mod list and start tagging $$$ on them, you will get up pretty high fast. Not trying to discourage you, just saying be prepared. I started building the rest of my car prior to ordering my kit so I wouldn’t have to stomach it all in one big hit.
If you decide to do it, Rock on! Its going to be fun!
10-01-06, 04:45 PM
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I have a question....do you have a website or something to where you bought your supercharger kit from? I have been wanting to do this but cant find a place that sells them. So where did you get yours from?? Please let me know. Thanks, Dan.
10-01-06, 05:55 PM
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I dont know that they have a website but here is some contact info.
email Andrew at Richwood Technologies he will help you out. Give him time to respond, he is very busy and dont forget the time difference.
Tell him Scott Marshall gave you his contact info and he should hook you up.
His email is
richwoodtechnologies@bigpond.com
10-01-06, 06:01 PM
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Whats inside a supercharger?
I took apart my supercharger today to get it polished. As long as its apart I ordered all new bearings, seals and a new coupler. It should be like brand new when its done.
I just thought I would show you guys the inside incase you have never seen inside of one. There are different types but this one is a Eaton M90.
I just thought I would show you guys the inside incase you have never seen inside of one. There are different types but this one is a Eaton M90.
10-02-06, 09:14 AM
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Try planetsoarer.com for supercharger kits....You need to buy these kits from Australia which kinda sucks...When is someone in the USA going to fab a kit for resale....Mannnnnn...
10-02-06, 02:47 PM
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I was considering the 5psi kit simply because you dont have to modify anything and the ecu "learns" how to cope with it. I know there was significant hp gains from just that, so it will be interesting to see what the 9psi does. Then I want to see what the 9psi + 150 shot nitrous does. 
(let me know...)
Edit: just dropping in a link on this conversion for those who are curious.
(let me know...)Edit: just dropping in a link on this conversion for those who are curious.
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10-02-06, 04:39 PM
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I was considering the 5psi kit simply because you dont have to modify anything and the ecu "learns" how to cope with it. I know there was significant hp gains from just that, so it will be interesting to see what the 9psi does. Then I want to see what the 9psi + 150 shot nitrous does. (let me know...)
Edit: just dropping in a link on this conversion for those who are curious.
(let me know...)Edit: just dropping in a link on this conversion for those who are curious.
10-02-06, 06:56 PM
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They claim a 35% power increase on 5-7 lbs boost. You are correct, they say it cN be done on a completely stock car. One thing is certain, we are going to find out. I will be posting dyno results of the car how it is now, then boosted with the 6lb pulley, then the 9lb and last with NOS. This should be fun and educational ! LOL
power...
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10-03-06, 05:37 AM
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While you have your SC apart you might want to consider shipping it off for porting. When I had my 04 Cobra everyone was sending their blowers to:
http://www.stiegemeier.com/
to have it ported. They were seeing excellent results as well.
Just a thought.
Jason
http://www.stiegemeier.com/
to have it ported. They were seeing excellent results as well.
Just a thought.
Jason
10-03-06, 07:42 PM
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While you have your SC apart you might want to consider shipping it off for porting. When I had my 04 Cobra everyone was sending their blowers to:
http://www.stiegemeier.com/
to have it ported. They were seeing excellent results as well.
Just a thought.
Jason
http://www.stiegemeier.com/
to have it ported. They were seeing excellent results as well.
Just a thought.
Jason