Getting TPC Supercharger Installed
07-01-2014, 10:39 PM
#46
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I don't have a GoPro, so will need to use my cell phone. It's the biggest downside with the supercharger: the sound with the top up isn't too bad. But with the top down, the supercharger on boost sounds very metallic; like metal parts are scraping against other metallic parts... very grating! I wonder if there is something I can to muffle the engine sound a bit (not exhaust sound, just the sound coming from the supercharger. Any thoughts?
07-01-2014, 10:48 PM
#47
Racer
Thread Starter
That would just be way too loud for me. Some of the increased volume may be coming from the open cone air filter; TPC suggested wrapping it with a piece of aluminum, which I may try. I may also try putting a piece of sound deadening on the underside of the engine lid; only a portion of the lid is open to allow heat to escape.
07-02-2014, 12:11 PM
#48
Racer
Hey Gridlock61,
Think you and I were after the same thing...superfast, with the wind in your hair!!
The videos posted by "Juha G" of the SC 993 look and sound amazing!! Almost sounds electric!
Any chance of you strapping a GOPRO to the dash and letting us sample the wind and the whistle/whine?
I love my turbo cab. The waste gate sound amazing with the roof down
Think you and I were after the same thing...superfast, with the wind in your hair!!
The videos posted by "Juha G" of the SC 993 look and sound amazing!! Almost sounds electric!
Any chance of you strapping a GOPRO to the dash and letting us sample the wind and the whistle/whine?
I love my turbo cab. The waste gate sound amazing with the roof down
07-02-2014, 12:14 PM
#49
Racer
Thread Starter
Hey Gridlock61,
Think you and I were after the same thing...superfast, with the wind in your hair!!
The videos posted by "Juha G" of the SC 993 look and sound amazing!! Almost sounds electric!
Any chance of you strapping a GOPRO to the dash and letting us sample the wind and the whistle/whine?
I love my turbo cab. The waste gate sound amazing with the roof down
Think you and I were after the same thing...superfast, with the wind in your hair!!
The videos posted by "Juha G" of the SC 993 look and sound amazing!! Almost sounds electric!
Any chance of you strapping a GOPRO to the dash and letting us sample the wind and the whistle/whine?
I love my turbo cab. The waste gate sound amazing with the roof down
Do you notice the wastegate sound MUCH more with the top down? Who did your turbo install?
07-02-2014, 12:51 PM
#50
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07-02-2014, 01:15 PM
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07-02-2014, 04:47 PM
#52
Racer
I have just purchased the car and it already had the Turbo conversion done. The conversion was completed by ninemeister.
Looking at your Avatar I couldn't agree more!
07-03-2014, 07:52 AM
#53
Yep
Ken
07-03-2014, 09:40 AM
#54
07-03-2014, 11:42 AM
#55
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I don't have a GoPro, so will need to use my cell phone. It's the biggest downside with the supercharger: the sound with the top up isn't too bad. But with the top down, the supercharger on boost sounds very metallic; like metal parts are scraping against other metallic parts... very grating! I wonder if there is something I can to muffle the engine sound a bit (not exhaust sound, just the sound coming from the supercharger. Any thoughts?
07-03-2014, 11:57 AM
#56
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You shouldnt be hearing a metal-to-metal contact sound. You should be hearing something similar to an old ford power steering pump thats on its last legs. A sort of whinning sound.
When I put.the supercharger in my land cruiser it was the added torque that made me happy.
When I put.the supercharger in my land cruiser it was the added torque that made me happy.
07-05-2014, 10:19 PM
#57
Three Wheelin'
Gridlock61,
Hope your Supercharger is getting sorted out and putting a smile on your face.
August 30 I am planning on doing a SCCA Performance Driving Experience track day on the full course of Sebring (at $90 for the day, it can't be beat). New Pilot Sport II tires, oil change and I am ready!!!!
Hope your Supercharger is getting sorted out and putting a smile on your face.
August 30 I am planning on doing a SCCA Performance Driving Experience track day on the full course of Sebring (at $90 for the day, it can't be beat). New Pilot Sport II tires, oil change and I am ready!!!!
08-28-2014, 11:05 PM
#59
RL Community Team
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So tell me are you having he intercooler add-on done as well or just the basic kit?
08-28-2014, 11:55 PM
#60
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So, the question I have is: Who has had one of these on for a fairly substantial timeframe and mileage? I'm curious as to whether the kits are such that the system can be installed, fully sorted out, and then enjoyed for a long time? Or, are they finicky, requiring constant fiddling or repairs of some sort?