SC ordered!

[Cyrk]

Make sure you get a new belt also... I am using a Goodyear Gatorback > Auto Zone 4060895 / 6PK2275

[Jay Dunford]

Originally posted by jayfotos
I don't think so, only the upper intake comes off...correct?

Actually the whole intake comes off and is replaced with the SC. I think the lower gaskets (two - one on each head) would be the ones you want. I don't remember an upper and lower choice to order when I did mine but there are two of them that need to be replaced, one on each side.

[jayfotos]

Oops, ordered the wrong part then.

There is a gasket for the upper part (one piece) and two gaskets for the lower....I ordered the upper(one piece)

I relaced my belt not to long ago..should be fine.

Thanks

[VCAMILO]

I hate you!!! I want one!!! Let me know when you get it and I can drive up from Chandler and meet you!

[jayfotos]

You got it, we'll hold hands while it get's installed(like two worried parents who's baby is getting operated on).... .....did I just say that......

[Triathlete]

Uhhh! I don't want to know!

[ocwiley]

After I had my SC installed, I went to the nissan dealer and ordered the
"supercharge" badge that only comes in red letters w/black back and it fits perfect under the 3.5L.

[Dallas4u]

Originally posted by ocwiley
After I had my SC installed, I went to the nissan dealer and ordered the
"supercharge" badge that only comes in red letters w/black back and it fits perfect under the 3.5L.

What model is this from? I'm interested in looking it up to see what it looks like!

[jayfotos]

Yea, good question.....I'm trying to figure out ways to either have a sticker made up or try to find a factory "supercharged" decal. I emailed Alpine if they have any, have'nt heard from them yet.

got any pics?

I had the idea of running a small "superchared" under the 3.5 and a small streached out one either above or below the big Isuzu in the rear....in chrome....not sure.

[Dallas4u]

My brother works at a company that has a laser etching machine. Pretty cool stuff. You design what you want on the workstation attached to it, put in the piece you want etched/cut, and it works its magic. He had a Miata a while back and designed a stainless cover plate for a cubby hole in the Miata dash. It said "Miata" on it, in the cursive design Mazda designed it in... it was a nice piece.

I've never asked him to do anything for me using the machine... but I've been thinking about it!

[jayfotos]

Not sure if that would work, it etches into the metal right? Would be tough to read if on the outside of the car(oops truck). If it was cut out of the metal, that would work....like a stencil, ya know.

[Dallas4u]

It can do both... just depends. They (his company) made the model for the new Houston NFL stadium (Reliant Stadium), shown when presenting the final design ideas. It was made out of thick 'paper', and every precise window and opening was cut with the laser... pretty sweet model!

[jayfotos]

Well..there ya go, get'm to mock up some supercharger logo's....I'm sure they'll sell quick.

[Zu4two]

Congratulations on your purchase, Jay.

The intake gaskets you need are P/N 8-97237-538-0, and you will need two of them. I paid $18.88 each at Pitre Isuzu(Scottsdale), a year and a half ago.

Are you getting it installed at Apex? I believe Ben's crew can do it in 10 hours. Your need for a boost gauge is questionable, though it's fun watching it go up and down with the throttle. The biggest hurdle with the boost gauge is custom making the gauge pod for it, since a pre-made one does not exist for the VX.

I got my "supercharged" graphics made at a local shop, NTNS Graphix in Mesa. Ask Ben for their card. I think I paid a total of $5 for the 2 of them.

Do you have an install date set yet? Maybe I can stop in and give Ben my advice on what problems I had with my install.

Kirk

[jayfotos]

Hey Zu-

Thanks, I ordered my stuff from St.Charls...going to call him tomorrow and hopefully he did'nt ship the parts yet so I can get the right part.

Going through Ben, yep..he did my breaks as well. I told him I was'nt sold on the gauge and maybe have it installed another time, but wanted to make sure I was getting full boost and how do we check that?

I should be getting the kit by next week, from that point I'll set a appointment.....that would be awsome if you dropped by!

THanks- Jay