question to those with Alpine SC

[PK]

I'll take that advice. Since running without the SC turning over the past couple days I've been disappointed by the noticeable decrease in performance. I've been so accustomed to the SC that I'm now feeling more desperate than ever to find the parts to keep it in tact rather than retrofitting back to the OEM set-up.

Scott, if you are currently running with the SC installed, but not turning over, there would be quite a large drop in performance.
All the intake air has to find its way through the stationary SC.

Going back to OEM setup will still be a drop in performance, but nowhere near as much as the stationary SC.

PK

[ScottinMA]

Scott, if you are currently running with the SC installed, but not turning over, there would be quite a large drop in performance.
All the intake air has to find its way through the stationary SC.

Going back to OEM setup will still be a drop in performance, but nowhere near as much as the stationary SC.

PK

Well that explains it. Today I'll focus my search on finding an Eaton M62 blower pulley and see whether that does the trick. Hate to retire this blower.

[ScottinMA]

Oh my God! I have a response from Alpine!!


Hi we need to know what vehicle it for. Regards John

-----Original Message-----
From: Scott Smith [mailto:ScottinMA@aol.com]
Sent: 02 December 2009 02:46 AM
To: sales@alpine-developments.com
Cc: sales@performancesi.com
Subject: Parts for Alpine SC

Hello,

I need to replace my 5 lb SC pulley on an Alpine (Eaton M62) version. How
can obtain one?

[ScottinMA]

I've been chatting with John at Alpine in South Africa. Alpine is going to manufacture a 53 mm SC pulley capable of increasing the boost to 6 lbs. That along with a bearing for the tensioner pulley should get me back in business. Getting this done has been quite a project and I'm grateful to Alpine for responding to my requests and I will be even more grateful when these parts get here.

[Ldub]

Alpine is going to manufacture a 53 mm SC pulley capable of increasing the boost to 6 lbs.

Please keep me posted as to cost, availability, & who to send the money to.....

[pbkid]

Please keep me posted as to cost, availability, & who to send the money to.....

haha, wouldnt expect anything less.....

[johnnyapollo]

I'd like a 6 lb pulley as well, please...

-- John

[ScottinMA]

Please keep me posted as to cost, availability, & who to send the money to.....

Absolutely! I will let everyone know as soon as this process is finished.

[ScottinMA]

Well, something changed. In a earlier correspondence with Alpine in South Africa I received the following message on December 7th:

"Hi We will send a 53mm pulley John"

On December 10th I received this:

"Hi we never had a 53mm pulley in stock we are making one. Please confirm all the parts you require regards John"

On December 17 this:

"Hi Scott, the 5psi pulley is the smallest we can go, to get more boost we would have to manufacture a larger crank pulley that would quite expensive. We will have update to a larger supercharger MP 90 soon keep in touch Regards John"

I assume that is our Aussie pals endeavor....

And the other source I was investigating:

"This pulley was designed by NGM to bring the boost and power level of the Alpine supercharger kit for the 2.7L Tiburon up to Stage II level. With headers and catback and the addition of this pulley, you should see a boost increase of approximately 6lbs. Total boost you should see is around 6lbs.

$165.95 $145.95"

I called him about fitment. His reply on December 7:

"It will fit. Alpine used the same offset pulley that I use on my kits so there should be no problem with the offset."

To reach them:

http://ngmhouseofpower.com/product_i...6slp1gvmao4pp3



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