Notice: We request that you don't just set up a new account at this time if you are a previous user.
If you used to be one of our moderators, please feel free to reach out to Chris via the facebook Outerlimits4x4 group and he will get you set back up with access should he need you.
If you used to be one of our moderators, please feel free to reach out to Chris via the facebook Outerlimits4x4 group and he will get you set back up with access should he need you.
Recovery:If you cannot access your old email address and don't remember your password, please click here to log a change of email address so you can do a password reset.
sprintex superchargers?
Moderators: toaddog, Elmo, DUDELUX
sprintex superchargers?
sprintex supercharger 4 the 4.5 petty what r ur thoughts?
just read about them seem like a winner!
cheers mick
just read about them seem like a winner!
cheers mick
What's your vehicle usage? I have a mate who's done some big miles with his Sprintex charger and he loves it! Especially for towing, and he reckons that it's just an all-round easier vehicle to drive. Particularly on longer trips.
Not quite sure if they're worth the money if you're just going to be doing stuff like rock crawling though, I'd be going for gearing before power in that situation...Horses for courses and such.
Not quite sure if they're worth the money if you're just going to be doing stuff like rock crawling though, I'd be going for gearing before power in that situation...Horses for courses and such.
|^^^^^^^^^^^^^^| ||
|.........SUZUKI..........| ||'|";, ____.
|_..._..._______===|=||_|__|..., ]
(@)'(@)"""''"**|(@)(@)*****''(@)
|.........SUZUKI..........| ||'|";, ____.
|_..._..._______===|=||_|__|..., ]
(@)'(@)"""''"**|(@)(@)*****''(@)
Re: sprintex superchargers?
I saw one a few weeks back, very clean install. All brackets are CNC machined and finished to a very high quality.
Kit comes with absolutely everything you need.
Only issue i could see was the inability to change pipework and add an inter cooler.
This though may change in time.
Relatively cheap too!
Kit comes with absolutely everything you need.
Only issue i could see was the inability to change pipework and add an inter cooler.
This though may change in time.
Relatively cheap too!
Locktup4x4.com.au - For all of your hardcore gear
Outlaws4x4.com
Outlaws4x4.com
Re: sprintex superchargers?
$4000Z()LTAN wrote:I saw one a few weeks back, very clean install. All brackets are CNC machined and finished to a very high quality.
Kit comes with absolutely everything you need.
Only issue i could see was the inability to change pipework and add an inter cooler.
This though may change in time.
Relatively cheap too!
hell yeah
i just want one i dont really need just want!
years ago sussed it out 6-7 grand
cheers 4 the info lads
Re: sprintex superchargers?
fuel economy wise, will it lower fuel consumption or increase it dramatically?
Cheers
Dan
Cheers
Dan
'84 4Runner, 2.4TD, 12psi Boost, 4" Suspension, 2" Body, 4.88's, 35's, Narva Spotties, Winch, Power Steering, MTX Sub, Racing Seats, Front Auto Lokka, Crawler Gears
Re: sprintex superchargers?
20% better on average when normal driving. But boot it and it will ment your credit card. Its all to do with throttle position. Less throttl position to do the same job
Re: sprintex superchargers?
turbo!
Re: sprintex superchargers?
too expensiveerik121 wrote:turbo!
cheers mick
Re: sprintex superchargers?
most would say turbo is cheaper, turbo install gives a bit more flexibility in terms of how they can be fittedmick80 wrote:too expensiveerik121 wrote:turbo!
cheers mick
RN wrote:pussy is out, its the log for me... Thank you Jesus.
Re: sprintex superchargers?
I've looked at the website before - is there a link or does someone have a pic/pics of the kit - the supercharger and parts/brackets etc that come with?
(PS - does someone in Wollongong are run one by any chance for sticky beak??)
(PS - does someone in Wollongong are run one by any chance for sticky beak??)
Landcruiser UTE 1996 FZJ75 - SPOA, 35"s,
extended chassis, poor mans extra cab, 4.56 diff gears, Lockright front, chinese air locker rear...
extended chassis, poor mans extra cab, 4.56 diff gears, Lockright front, chinese air locker rear...
Re: sprintex superchargers?
do a search on the 4wd action magazine website thats wher i read up about it.Stackson45 wrote:I've looked at the website before - is there a link or does someone have a pic/pics of the kit - the supercharger and parts/brackets etc that come with?
(PS - does someone in Wollongong are run one by any chance for sticky beak??)
Re: sprintex superchargers?
cheaper than 4 grand?80's_delirious wrote:most would say turbo is cheaper, turbo install gives a bit more flexibility in terms of how they can be fittedmick80 wrote:too expensiveerik121 wrote:turbo!
cheers mick
i like the idea of the supercharger because it is instant power as soon as u put ur foot down!
so they claim any way.
cheers mick
Re: sprintex superchargers?
mick80 wrote:cheaper than 4 grand?80's_delirious wrote:most would say turbo is cheaper, turbo install gives a bit more flexibility in terms of how they can be fittedmick80 wrote:too expensiveerik121 wrote:turbo!
cheers mick
i like the idea of the supercharger because it is instant power as soon as u put ur foot down!
so they claim any way.
cheers mick
most people say you can get a turbo boosting at low revs on a 1fz making the difference negligable.
Personally though I'd prefer a supercharger because I think it looks neater in the engine bay, and it's easier to run a standard extractor manifold and exhaust. The only downside is it's a bit noiser than a turbo.
The worst part about being told you have Alzheimer's, is that it doesn't just happen once.
Re: sprintex superchargers?
depending on how much you can do yourself, less than $4Large should definitely be possible
RN wrote:pussy is out, its the log for me... Thank you Jesus.
Re: sprintex superchargers?
i build houses 4 a living!80's_delirious wrote:depending on how much you can do yourself, less than $4Large should definitely be possible
cheers mick
Re: sprintex superchargers?
Here's one i made for a LS1 and going in a CJ5
Re: sprintex superchargers?
so did I for 20 years, hasnt stopped me fitting up turbosmick80 wrote:i build houses 4 a living!80's_delirious wrote:depending on how much you can do yourself, less than $4Large should definitely be possible
cheers mick
RN wrote:pussy is out, its the log for me... Thank you Jesus.
Re: sprintex superchargers?
oooh shineyVooDoo wrote:Here's one i made for a LS1 and going in a CJ5
are sprintex based on the whipple chargers or the eatons roots type blower?
RN wrote:pussy is out, its the log for me... Thank you Jesus.
Re: sprintex superchargers?
80's_delirious wrote:oooh shineyVooDoo wrote:Here's one i made for a LS1 and going in a CJ5
are sprintex based on the whipple chargers or the eatons roots type blower?
Neither.
Sprintex was the originator and designer of the twin screw supercharger. This was licensed to A few companies such as Opcom, Autorotor and they sold cores to Whipple in the states. Whipple couldnt get enough of them so started making them inhouse (and has been in litigation ever since). Sprintex still own the twin screw patents but whipple changed the design to avoid the majority of the law suits. The one Bullet cars makes for the 4.5L cruiser is a 1.6L version. The one above is a 2L version and i have a 2.8L version on a 408 stroker in my GTO Monaro (870hp). I hope to get the 4L version to play with later on a 440ci LSX for around 1400hp.
Sneek peak of the 2.8L one
Re: sprintex superchargers?
i would love that in my cruiser sweet!VooDoo wrote:80's_delirious wrote:oooh shineyVooDoo wrote:Here's one i made for a LS1 and going in a CJ5
are sprintex based on the whipple chargers or the eatons roots type blower?
Neither.
Sprintex was the originator and designer of the twin screw supercharger. This was licensed to A few companies such as Opcom, Autorotor and they sold cores to Whipple in the states. Whipple couldnt get enough of them so started making them inhouse (and has been in litigation ever since). Sprintex still own the twin screw patents but whipple changed the design to avoid the majority of the law suits. The one Bullet cars makes for the 4.5L cruiser is a 1.6L version. The one above is a 2L version and i have a 2.8L version on a 408 stroker in my GTO Monaro (870hp). I hope to get the 4L version to play with later on a 440ci LSX for around 1400hp.
Sneek peak of the 2.8L one
cheers mick
Re:
Heinrich's was slightly different type being 2 lobe. Lysholm used the sprintex design and sold it to Whipple too although the court cases are ongoing as they all claim to have the patents and the others used their designs etcv840 wrote:Wasn't Heinrich Krigar the originator of the twin-screw charger? Followed closely perhaps by Alf Lysholm.
These guys were around a little before Sprintex I think.
SNIP.
In 1987, Art Whipple got the performance bug again and decided to get back into the performance industry with some new technology. After countless hours of research, Art found a company located in Australia named Sprintex. Whipple quickly adapted their unique “twin-screw” supercharger to his own personal 1988 Chevrolet Silverado. Within a few months, Whipple Superchargers became the exclusive distributor of the Sprintex Supercharger.
In 1991, Whipple Superchargers found a Swedish company named Opcon Autorotor. Until this time, Sprintex was the only manufacturer of the twin-screw type supercharger, but Autorotor, a sister company of the pioneering company Svenska Rotor Maskiner (SRM) had a larger variety of sizes to choose from and later generation rotor technology. By this time, the screw compressor had become commonly known as the “Whipple Charger” and quickly became a must have item for performance enthusiasts.
After Autorotor and SRM split, Whipple decided to stay with SRM and their newly formed company Lysholm Technologies. This relationship worked out very well and led to many successful twin-screw applications. With the partnership of Eaton Corporation, the Lysholm compressor made tremendous strides in dependability and performance. In 2004, the Lysholm/Eaton screw compressor was utilized on the Ford GT super car and Mercury Racing High Performance engines, a first for Lysholm.
Who is online
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 18 guests