GI: Turbo Kit

[Chopper]

Better figure on a tranny upgrade to go with it. 50-100hp boost will grenade the stock one.

[So-CalVX]

I know that the supercharger is out of my rpm range... I rarely get over 3K. Where does the power come in on the turbo?

Can u do both???

[jdm monkey]

I know that the supercharger is out of my rpm range... I rarely get over 3K. Where does the power come in on the turbo?

Can u do both???

yah you can have a supercharger and a turbo charger... its called twin charged.

[jdm monkey]

Better figure on a tranny upgrade to go with it. 50-100hp boost will grenade the stock one.

what gives? the torque converter?
how much hp do supercharged vx have and all of them have tranny problems?

[Chopper]

The 5psi blower makes LESS than 50hp..... Mr. Apollo or one of the S/C'd guys will straighten me out...but the real number is more like 25 or 30. The Aisin unit in Axioms will take 300, but alas, the humble 4L30E will begin to shred around 265 or so. It was used in modestly powered things, like 3 series an such. It'll last a lot longer at 215hp. than 250.

[jdm monkey]

I can probably set the psi to a modest level and call it a stage 1 kit to keep the trans from grenading... I think what kills the trans is the increase in torque... I have the same issue in my Lexus SC400 I'm about to turbocharge; its auto tranny was never designed to handle 400hp but its stock 1uzfe engine will.

[etlsport]

i think the max torque rating for the 4l30e is 285, but yea like u said chopper, the more power you put to it the less life it will have

[Solitude]

Is that an accurate page?

[jdm monkey]

The initial plan for Stage 1 kit will use single T3/T4 mid mounted turbo that will replace the stock muffler and will use an oil pump for oil return, 38mm wategate boosting 5-7psi, BOV, FMU, Aluminum charge pipes, Stainless steel braided oil lines, boost gauge etc.

[WormGod]

I'm with Chopper on this. You may want to plan on stockpiling some trannys as well.

Plus, before I did too much thought work, I would at least take some close looks at the Mooncraft. That plumbing was pretty damned serious and actually called for a custom made front cladding to house the FMIC. There is no way you are gonna get a TMIC in there unless you go hoodless, heh.

In the end, S/C is the best choice with it's modest power and ease. ya ya, I know, not an easy thing to find, but, occasionally, one will pop up.

Good luck. Can't say it has never been brought up before.

(psst.... I actually prefer turbo myself. :bwgr: )

[Petos]

Is that an accurate page?

Good question - as far as I know - it is not...

BTW, I would be in the market for the turbo kit (as well as for the charger..)

[DutchKiwi]

Well, I was poking around on the web (nah, I don't crawl.... haha) and gues what I found in the North-Western Island called "Australia"?

You guessed it - A SUPERCHARGER KIT

(see below)
The quoted power (185kW / = 250Hp) is based on the lesser 6VD1 from the Trooper, factory rated at 142kW = 190Hp)
That's a 60Hp increase, meaning that your 6VE1 would max out at about 270-ish HP or 200kW for us metricans.
Damn - that's close to the max rating for the auto-trans!

CHECK about the re-tuning of the PCM/ECU to suit the Pressure vs. Vacuum and the extra injector

Worth checking out...

http://www.capa.com.au/kits_holden_rodeo.htm


"Holden 3.2L-3.5L V6 Rodeo Eaton Kit
Retail Price: $6,995.00
Rated Horsepower of Kit: 185kW

Parts Included:
All parts are included, except exhaust
Eaton Supercharger
Cast Aluminium Inlet Manifold
Supercharger driven by factory belt system
Intake Pipework, inc. Throttle Body Adaptor
7th Injector with Aftermarket Management

Comments:
This kit is ideal for standard engines."