Supercharger kits

[eltax91]

Hi guys

I have a '98 mk2 1.8iS that I've run as a toy for a year now. I've just done a mechanical spruce up, Cambelt, oils, filters, upgraded brakes etc and really enjoyed working on it and betting my hands dirty.

I think it's time to move it on a step and think about power options. One day the engine will end up in a 7-esque kit car if my plans go well.

I've done a bit of googling, looking on mx5 nutz etc. but all I find is cobbled together kits and self fabricating experts fitting superchargers.

So, I know the mini supercharger is a common fit. But are there any suppliers that offer a complete fitting kit? Ecu, belts bracketary etc

I can't find anything obvious

For reference I don't think I want to turbo it, even if it might be easier.

Also, what's the ball park figures for a kit and self fitting vs a place to get one fitted?

Cheers

[eltax91]

MG CHRIS said:

tr lane do a kit to fit the mini supercharger then you need a standalone ecu to map it correctly and get best performance. Then take it to a specialist too tune it properly.

I looked at TR lane and the site says 'we do not offer an mx5 supercharger full kit'. I can see they offer some fabricated parts, but where do I get a shopping list from?!

I find the whole thing really baffling if I'm honest. Is supercharging not a well trodden route? Given the ability for the engine to take power without mods I'm surprised.

Who is noted for doing good ecu's? I've only really heard of emerald.

[eltax91]

Hi

Won't let me pm you from the mobile site. I'd love to be out in touch though, and would be very interested.

I will PM you when I can get on a device that will let me.

[eltax91]

Hi guys

All fair points. I'm actually not looking for big numbers. I just think a supercharger would give me a nice boost in power and torque. I want reliable extra power over impressive dump stats.

The guy who posted above out me in touch with a friend and we've been talking on email today. He's put together a full kit, with lots of shiney over-specced parts and now wants to go turbo.

His is making 208bhp and 189lb/ft.

That sounds ample for the '5 and considering it'll ultimately become a kit car then those numbers will probably make a ballistic rocket ship pushing 650kg along....

[eltax91]

It does really.

He is not removing it from the car for. Week or two so I have time to research and decide if:

• I really want it
• at the price being asked for the kit, whether I can tackle fitting myself as there would be zero left in the pot for outside help, other than maybe some ecu tuning

[eltax91]

J-Tuner said:

Those numbers are the sweet spot tbh - you wont wany any more as you will discover it drastically alters the character of the car otherwise. I have 198Bhp and 160ftlbs and thats enough to be wayward if you don't respect it - which is what i was after. You might even decide to dial it back a touch and then you can recoup some costs with a few bits if you offload.

Rich is good bloke and a man of his word based on my dealings with him. Really pleased with the kit i had off him.

Good luck and let us know if you go ahead etc Fitting a supercharger is not as difficult as people make out. I've taken mine on an off a few times now. Its easy when you know whats what

Steve

Edited by J-Tuner on Tuesday 22 April 17:33

Well, I've took the plunge and committed to buying the kit. I happen to have a mate heading Rich's way next week for work! So, hopefully rich will have it off in time and i can get my paws on it.