Hey people,

Some time ago i emailed sprintex asking about superchargers and they didn't have any. But they forwarded my details to TMR, who have emailed me now asking if I want to install a supercharger. Apparently they're in talks with sprintex to do a "batch" of these...

I told him i'd be pretty interested (depends on final price though) and that I'd see if anyone else here would be. Not sure of people's experience with TMR.

I asked about warranty and he said that Mitsu generally DO warrant the mods they do. I'm a total noob when it comes to mods though - but apparently if we can get enough people interested (i think he was hoping for about 20) then it could be a goer.

Nothing definite as yet...but i told him I'd put something on here to see what the interest is.

Edit: Oops - sorry to say the last installed price he said was about $6k...this could be about that I guess????

What do people reckon?

Cheers

I would be interested. However as I am in Adelaide what are the issues with installation.

They're in Melbourne and I'm in Brisbane - they said that they can arrange for delivery of the full kit and you just find a mechanic and autoelectrician to install...not sure how this affects warranty though - as he said that Mitsu warranty generally cover mods done by TMR. Doubt if they'll warrant if done by any joe's garage...

Well I'm out of warranty. I have a very good mechanic so I will speak to him and get a price. If I remember, Foozrcool bought the kit only.
What psi is the kit? I read that the original TMR setup was very low boost.

Depends which supercharger is installed. I remember reading FoozrCool saying something something about different itterations of the Sprintex superchargers and some of the earlier ones only produced something like 3PSI, which made barely any power at all.

Remember.. Fooz has a Series 5 blower IIRC.. the Sprintex blowers are supposedly asthmatic.. Correct me if I'm wrong..

SuFz :ninja:

I'm interested, but with conditions.
It must be the S5 blower or better.
It must come with full warranty for at least 2 years, even if the car's warranty has expired (like I think mine has).
It must come with full warranty if installed by a qualified mechanic, and not necessarily a Mitsu dealer (I'm thinking SKR).
I get a fair discount for not using the SMT6 ECU that I presume it comes with (I can use my existing ChipTorque Xede ECU which has wires for "boost in" and "boost out").

KJ.

Hmmm this is tempting, but I'd also like to know about warranty etc. on not just the charger but engine also. Only curious at this stage.

Lets hope Fooz gets involved in this thread. His expertise and knowledge will be invaluable in my opinion

how can they warrant an engine they don't know the condition of? All they can do is create a "safe" tune, and send the kit out with a locked smt6 so that you have to use their tune. If you modify your engine you run risks of pushing it above its limits, especially if you do not stick with the supplied tunes.

BW if you're handy you can install it yourself. I put mine together myself although did some mods & tossed the sprintex ecu & 7th injector. I'm in Bris & could give you some pointers.

I'd imagine these would have to be the series 5 blowers & you will be looking at 6.5PSI at 6000RPM. From memory I think it gets up about 5psi pretty quick & then just flicks up to 6.5 over 5500RPM. It comes with a 76mm pulley stock & I have a 70 & 65 sitting here on my desk. Each pulley should be good for about another 2PSI. I might throw the 70mm on once I get the audio system finished but wouldn't go the 65 unless I rebuild the motor with forged internals.

Depending if these are series 5 or something bigger & better, I might grab another kit for a spare :)

thanks for the offer fooz. at the mo i'm only interested as i have warranty q's i need answered befor i do it...but i'll get some interest together and let the man know we have numbers and see what they do.

Sorry i don't have all the details ppl. I'll wait for all your q's to trickle in over the next few days then go back to him.

Cheers.

Fooz, can you explain to me the need for the 7th injector.

More fuel!! The stock injectors will max out so the 7th injector which is located just after the throttle body pointing striaght into the blower rotors provides additional fuel on boost so the engine doesn't lean out & go bang.

I put larger injectors in mine & have water/methanol injecting as an intercooler setup where the 7th injector used to be. Only downfall of this is the trip computer readings are all wrong now :P but more acurate fuelling to each cylinder :)

So its a lot more involved than just bolting on the kit?
Does the kit need a seperate intercooler

The kit is pretty easy to bolt up mostly & the install manual is very comprehensive. It doesn't need an intercooler & comes with a sprintex piggyback ecu pretuned.

I did extra work & mods to mine & ran my own piggyback etc plus the water/meth injection.

The water/ meth injection is to cool the air being drawn in? Why did you add this afterwards and why is it not standard. Sorry. this will be my last question (probably)

This kit is significantly easier to bolt on then the manga kit.
The TMR kit will also bolt into a magna if you use the 380 lower plenum and a modded fuel rail plus a few other small mods as per my build thread.

The water/ meth injection is to cool the air being drawn in? Why did you add this afterwards and why is it not standard. Sorry. this will be my last question (probably)

Yep cools combustion for a bigger bang. With the water/meth you can crank in a bit more timing for more go & it makes the tune safer. Because I already had extractors, exhaust etc & wanted to go 6 larger injectors, I had to do my own tune & used my existing Unichip Q. I have just bought a bigger better water/meth kit with a 250PSI pump, bigger tank & improved injector nozzle for better atomisation. The pump & all cabling are hidden with this design & just looks the part too.

Pity your so far away. Would love to have a look and compare performance

Keep an eye out ..... next year might be a good one ;) ..... 65mm pulley :D

I'm interested,any idea how much the kit is on its own?Are there any other modifications required or does the kit bolt on with no further mods along the line.

im interested in a supercharger but im not too sure on the price, 6k sounds abit pricey.. what engine mods will you have to do to make the supercharger work with the car? will you have to get cam upgrades ect ect.

$5000 kit only. This is a full kit & bolts up to the stock motor with all parts included.

What is the suggested power increase in this standard kit?
I would not do the install myself so what should people allow for labour?
Cheers

I'd be guessing around 30% increase & power & torque on a stock motor .... must have the 90mm Galant Intake!

Should be good for about 170kw atw or up around 185kw atw with extractors & exhaust or a bit more if you start playing like me.

Above applies to the auto .... obviously the manual would be a bit more.

i would be interested in supercharger - depending on the price of the kit + install and other mods needed for the car - the whole cost etc. but my time frame would be maybe a year or so...

thanks fellas (and ladies?)...
I'll pass on the messages/questions/requests/criticisms/fears/hopes/dreams etc...will keep in touch and let you know if i hear back from TMR.

Which supercharger unit is it, and how much for just the supercharger?

Believe two posts earlier says S5 about $5k

Hey i'd be interested too!

hey everyone who is interested - i heard back from them: they want to know specifically what year and model variation those of you who are interested have. can you please either pm or just reply to this.

hey everyone who is interested - i heard back from them: they want to know specifically what year and model variation those of you who are interested have. can you please either pm or just reply to this.

What the hell difference would year & model make, they are all the same!

Maybe warranty related. They might not want to warrant a bunch of early series one to the same extent as a late series three.

Ok I'll get the ball rolling. Series 1 GT Dec 2005 75000km

For what its worth ...... series 2 VRX

Series 2 VRX, 2007, 140k kms (I'm starting to think this may not be a good idea given the kms of the engine lol).

Series I Nov 2005 GT

Series 1 built Dec 2005 first reg July 2006 base model manual, 106,xxx k.

Anyone contacted their insurance company about this.
Fooz,what was your companys reaction to fitting a supercharger?

No probs at all, it is listed on my policy. I said I have fitted the factory option supercharger which it was at the demise of the 380.

No probs at all, it is listed on my policy. I said I have fitted the factory option supercharger which it was at the demise of the 380.

Cheeers

What the hell difference would year & model make, they are all the same!

Yeah - sorry man I don't know. He didn't say why...

2005 db gt,160k

I contacted my mechanics today to ask about fitting. They are race engine builders and highly qualified. They said they would not fit it and couldnt suggest where I might try. Bugga!

Find out who is the SA TMR agent or just do it yourself.

I contacted my mechanics today to ask about fitting. They are race engine builders and highly qualified. They said they would not fit it and couldnt suggest where I might try. Bugga!

Was it for legal reasons with turning an NA car FI, or because they didn't source the parts so can't put a warranty on anything?

BlackWhite, any news yet on the supercharger yet,are people still interested?.

BlackWhite, any news yet on the supercharger yet,are people still interested?.

Hey firie (and everyone)

I got a response from Jon at TMR last week in which he said: "I’m still in talks with Alan about Supercharger kits for the 380’s, but he’s very reluctant at this point for the simple fact is that if we want to supply these units, Sprintex requires a minimum order of 20. But, once I receive a rough pricing from him, I’ll let you know. Then we can get an idea if these would be viable for us to supply/fit. "

So - at the moment that's where it stands. I had, in the end, 11 people say they were interested...so not sure if TMR will go ahead based on those numbers...

Only thing I can do at the moment is wait and see???:doubt: But, I guess, at the moment it's looking doubtful it'll get the go-ahead...

Thanks for the info BlackWhite, appreciate your efforts so far.

Have listed an expression of interest on aussie380.com, might get some more takers.

Have listed an expression of interest on aussie380.com, might get some more takers.

tell blackstar that he should buy five more because it will make him more manly :P hes the only member over at aussie380.com isnt he? :P

tell blackstar that he should buy five more because it will make him more manly :P hes the only member over at aussie380.com isnt he? :P

I think the only other member also has a TMR, so unless he also wants to upgrade to an S5 it's not looking good!

lol I'm a member too ;)

I am aswell
some interesting stuff

Im interested awell

Has the new site been around long? Looks like Blackstar has started it himself... would have been a hell of lot easier just not getting banned from this site in the first place!

flyboy,

yeah blackstar started it about the same time that dean started his AMC Clone.

Im interested awell

okay - I'll add you to the numbers!

The problem I can see is finding a mechanic/garage to fit it.
I would not be confident to fit it myself.

okay - I'll add you to the numbers!

Rang Mark Ambrosis at Sprintex today, he seems to be the man to take to about the 380, he said he wasn't aware of any moves for a production run of superchargers for the 380, but said he has had some enquiries from 380 owners. He said he would require around 20 orders for a production run and make it financially viable for both parties as you know. He was really keen to make it happen with TMR and said to definately keep in touch with the numbers with him as well. His details are P- 08 9262 7277, E- mark@ATGgroup.com.au.

Rang Mark Ambrosis at Sprintex today....He was really keen to make it happen with TMR and said to definately keep in touch with the numbers with him as well. His details are P- 08 9262 7277, E- mark@ATGgroup.com.au.

Cheers Firie. Will do. I think with the last addition we're up to 12...

Howdy, im probably the other member,only just got the Supercharger updated through warranty to an S5 so sorry, im out
I think the only other member also has a TMR, so unless he also wants to upgrade to an S5 it's not looking good!

Hi guys, here is some other option on supercharger... I have looked at their web site and I am impressed... I am also tempted to get Falcon FG XR6 and get it supercharged by these ppl... just an idea... pity they are so far up north for us Sydney siders...

"Hi Marc

We have excellent results from the Magna kit, these same results and better will be what we expect from the 380. The Raptor kit is the most powerful kit for the price in Australia for Mitsi V6

I have no idea of final price but think around $6800 roughly for full kit

Kindest regards

Tim Staier

Raptor Superchargers
Po Box 5135
Mackay MC Qld 4741
0409 897081"