[brendan]

just would like to know what is needed to supercharge a vit 1.6 efi? i am considering supercharging it at a later date but would like to know what is needed.
ive done a bit of searching and found peple use a sc14 or sc12. the sc12 is going to be smaller so easyer to fit but what do you guys think?

obviously a bracket will need to be made to hold the blower.

how does the standard ECU handel boost/how much boost?

what airbox will need to be used, i dont think there going to be enough room for the vit airbox and a supercharger.

from what i have searched its pritty much bolt it on and go?

[Hybrid]

I'm doing the same thing though my G16 is an 8 valve with an aftermarket computer. I'm slowly getting the parts together. The sc14 is a touch big for the the 1.6 from what I've read. I've gone with an SC12. To highlight this I've attached below a PM I got from Mart ages ago. Mart's 1.3 beast used to run an SC14. I've calc'd out based on the sc12 flow and pulley size that with the stock g16 crank pully that I've got it would run around 8-10psi at 6000rpm. Mart had to severely underdrive his SC14 and run a blow off valve to further regulate the pressure.

Damo is putting an eaton charger on his stock G16B (same as cooper S and some Merc kompressors). He should have some idea on using the stock computer etc.

MART wrote:

Mate , A SC14 will be too large , it will fit but the capacity is way too high. SC12 will be much better , I run a idler pulley to spin the blower slower or under drive it. This runs off the power steer belt and runs up to a idler with a double pulley , this is tensioned by the power steering pump , the second pulley on the idler drives the blower using a third idler pulley as a tensioner , these came from a late model magna which also runs the multi- ribbed belt. I run extractors and the blower sits on a custom mount bolted to the block.I used 2 1/2 inch exhaust pipe for the outlet to the TBI which is of a swift sedan. I would try to get a smaller unit as I run a bypass tube and also a blow off valve , as the boost is too great. The SC14 with the belt hooked to the power steering belt directly puts out 28 pound of boost at idle with a closed system , so I underdrive it with a idler pulley setup , which I am going to slow it even more so I can remove the bypass tube. It also runs a little cooler running at a lower speed and this will work two fold by stopping the warm air returning into the blower. You will need to run premium fuel , 98 or better to avoid detonation if your not going to run aftermarket fuel injection. I only fitted it because a mate had it lying arround , but it does make a big difference on top end and staying there. I have also rebuilt the motor 40 thou over and had the head ported with a reground cam shaft , This also increased the power greatly , allowing a larger air flow through the motor. I was told the 8 valve head is better for supercharging as it has a smoother flow and the 16 valve head is better for straight injection. I haven't altered the compression ratio as I only run 5-6 pound , I'll take some close up pics and post them later , Cheers Paul.

[brendan]

thanks for that. im just looking for a bolt on option. i dont want to need to lower compression ratio or get a new ecu though might consider a remap/tune if the price is right.

[joeblow]

brendan wrote:

thanks for that. im just looking for a bolt on option. i dont want to need to lower compression ratio or get a new ecu though might consider a remap/tune if the price is right.

got gearing?....if not..........GET SOME.

[brendan]

Yes I do just looking for more power in 2wd

[kenn]

Bye a sports car

[Hybrid]

I think it's a bit more complicated than your looking for. It's not really a simple bolt on process. I'm surprised your looking for more power than the 1.6 MPFI. I'm pretty happy with my 1.6 TBI and that's 10kW less than yours. I'm only charging mine so I can tow a little mini-camper trailer in the sand. Are you sure your 1.6 is putting out the right power?

[11_evl]

i havnt tried it but im sure your STD ecu will need to be moded or replaced to run boost. or at least enough boost to make it worth while