N/A V6 to Supercharged V6...who?

[viceroy]

I have a n/a V6 which makes decent power, but I'd like more, and have started thinking about boosting the power.

My first thought was turbo, but I don't like turbo lag, no matter how slight, and when I say that, the A4 1.8T lag, even though tiny annoyed me intensly.

So my next thought was supercharging, because the power is progressive so chances are the internals wouldn't need to be touched, and there is no lag

So who is JHB would be good to talk to about this?

Thanks

 

[Beginner]

Try RGMotorsport

www.rgmotorsport.com
info@rgmotorsport.com
011 7928352

 

[thedutchman]

what car do you have ? you must always be careful messing around with your engine.

 

[ponder]

Alpine Developments

They use Eaton superchargers which is also the OE supplier for Ford, Pontiac, Toyota, Mercedes Benz, Nissan, Jaguar, Aston Martin and Buick.

 

[Fazda]

I can see tears in your future....

 

[Gaz{M}]

Supercharging is very expensive. Why not fit a bigger engine instead?

 

[Slootvreter]

Superchargers do not affect the engine's durability, like a turbo does. It's just bloody expensive to fit!!

 

[thedutchman]

how expensive will it be, to fit a supercharger ? the site above states, that it will take up to 18 days or something to have the s/c fitted. I dont get it, why does it take so long ? for sure it cant be that difficult to fit it!?!?

 

[Gnome]

Last I checked fitting a Supercharger to a Corsa Lite Costs +-R35K whereas a Turbo costs R12K, just as comparison, it's incredibly expensive.

Engine also makes less power with a supercharger and low boost Turbo's have virtually no lag. For example 0.2 - 0.4 bar boost you won't feel lag if it's done properly. Since you have a V angle engine you can use a twin-turbo setup, I'd go for twin low boost for the N/A feel. It'll still be expensive but probably still less than a supercharger.

 

[Gaz{M}]

Also, because a V6 has more low down torque than a puny 4 cylinder, turbo lag will be much less noticeable. I still think simply buying a faster car will be more cost effective in the long run.

 

[viceroy]

It's an Audi A3 3.2.

Right now I'm investigating options.

Fitting a bigger engine is not an option, as the VR6 engine in the A3 is about as big as you can get.

I like the idea of a supercharger because boost is constant, and there are no power surges like you get with a turbo.

I've also thought about getting a A3 2.0T, but I really like the quattro in mine...traction no matter what conditions.