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Author: Subject: ST170 Supercharger project
richardm6994

posted on 2/6/17 at 07:25 PM Reply With Quote
ST170 Supercharger project

As a bit of inspiration to anyone contemplating a supercharger project, I'd just thought I'd share some photo's from my latest project - Eaton MP62 Supercharger on a ST170 engine inside a GBS Zero;
Close up of alternator bracket;


Charger mocked up in the engine bay


GTIR Plenum back plate being machined


Finished GTIR Plenum back plate


Supercharger Outlet plenum being machined


Finished Supercharger outlet plenum


Freshly rebuilt supercharger c/w precharger throttle body and BMW bypass valve


Supercharger crammed into the engine bay


Jenveys refitted (very tight)



Intake plenum fitted and boost pipes connected



Almost fits under the bonnet



And finally a little video showing 10psi of boost, although in desperate need of a rolling road....


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psF5AD8G8Vw






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bi22le

posted on 2/6/17 at 10:38 PM Reply With Quote
Nice build, something I am still hoping to do.

Questions:

So you have a pre SC butterfly and Jenvey TBs, are these both cable operated and off of the same cable?

Are you limiting the SC to 10psi with pulley ratios ordoes it naturally make that and no more?

Are you only running a rerecirc and no blow off valve?

Do you have the SC clutch fitted and do you activate it at any time?

What is the expected hike in power?





Track days ARE the best thing since sliced bread, until I get a supercharger that is!

Please read my ring story:
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/forum/13/viewthread.php?tid=139152&page=1

Me doing a sub 56sec lap around Brands Indy. I need a geo set up! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHksfvIGB3I

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big_wasa

posted on 3/6/17 at 08:26 AM Reply With Quote
I love your work on the mill.
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richardm6994

posted on 3/6/17 at 09:15 AM Reply With Quote
Thanks,

The precharger TB and the jenveys each have their own throttle cable going back to the pedal. You can't allow the precharger tb to close fully, it needs about 3or4mm of opening when closed.

from memory, the zetec crank pulley is 126mm dia. Using a 65mm charger pulley on the last 2 project gives peak boost between 10 and 11 psi.
I have also experimented a 55mm supercharger pulley, and this saw 12-13psi. This really is the smallest you can go because any smaller you can't stop the belt from slipping. Also, zetecs are good for up to 11psi in standard internals so unless you've uprated the insides, you wouldn't want any more than 10-11psi.

Only running the BMW mini bypass valve. This is a must as without it, the noise is horrendous at closed throttle.

Never used the supercharger clutches. The main reason is the standard clutch pulley is 100mm dia and realistically, I think it could only be reduced to 80(ish) and so the charger pulley ratios wouldn't be great (a lot of work for 5 or 6 psi)

On a 2ltr engine, the chargers I've done have added 60-80 bhp, however it's the torque figures which really impress. The owner of the last charger I did described the engine characteristics as a cross between a v8 and straight 4.

Im always happy to help anyone with their projects be it guidance or full on machining. All the best






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richardm6994

posted on 3/6/17 at 09:33 AM Reply With Quote
This is the rolling road graph from the last supercharger project - 10.5psi, 245bhp and 213ftlbs from a fairly standard silver top engine.








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bi22le

posted on 3/6/17 at 08:07 PM Reply With Quote
Thanks for the info.

Hopefully Ill crack on with mine one day.





Track days ARE the best thing since sliced bread, until I get a supercharger that is!

Please read my ring story:
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/forum/13/viewthread.php?tid=139152&page=1

Me doing a sub 56sec lap around Brands Indy. I need a geo set up! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHksfvIGB3I

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ChrisL

posted on 17/1/18 at 10:31 AM Reply With Quote
Hi Richard,

Thanks for the pic's and write up. I am doing a similar thing, M62 on a Blacktop 2 ltr Zetec and you've given me some good info.
Would be interested to know if you'd be interested in making me an alternator and supercharger mounting brackets?

Thanks
Chris

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ChrisL

posted on 23/2/18 at 10:10 AM Reply With Quote
One question, have you used a decompression plate?

Cheers
Chris

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richardm6994

posted on 23/2/18 at 10:29 AM Reply With Quote
No need for decompression plate on zetecs with low boost.
I’ve heard 14psi is safe on standard internals and compression for zetecs but not gone this high myself, my chargers only go up to 12psi and all have been fine on standard internals and compression.






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richardm6994

posted on 23/2/18 at 10:38 AM Reply With Quote
Here is the dyno which it gave 267wbhp

https://youtu.be/RwiAMIH7RDw






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Simon

posted on 23/2/18 at 08:09 PM Reply With Quote
Nice
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ChrisL

posted on 24/2/18 at 09:25 PM Reply With Quote
Thanks Richard, aiming for the same PSI so should be good.
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ChrisL

posted on 4/3/18 at 04:56 PM Reply With Quote
So this is the plan for the pulley, bore the centre out so it will sit over the nose bearing:

Bearing:
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Pulley
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Then trip the top hat down and put some bolts through into the bored and tapped pulley.

Top hat:
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So anyone got a lathe in the north herts/beds area?

Cheers
Chris

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richardm6994

posted on 4/3/18 at 05:15 PM Reply With Quote
That’s exactly what I’ve done on my charger projects.
Just a word of advice when machining the pulley:- don’t use a 3jaw chuck as it wont be accurate enough. 4jaw chuck and plenty of patience with a dti is essential.






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ChrisL

posted on 6/3/18 at 06:21 PM Reply With Quote
Thanks for the advice.
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ChrisL

posted on 24/4/19 at 09:53 AM Reply With Quote
Another question from me, what injectors are you running, I'm thinking 440cc....
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theduck

posted on 24/4/19 at 11:59 AM Reply With Quote
440cc are safe to about 275bhp in supercharged 4cylinder applications, though you can squeeze a bit more from them if needed.
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ChrisL

posted on 24/4/19 at 01:36 PM Reply With Quote
good to know, I guess I'm looking at a couple of hundred for some bosch one then..
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theduck

posted on 24/4/19 at 02:28 PM Reply With Quote
Impreza "baby blue" are a nice option for 440cc, used at around £40-50 Can also get impreza "pinks" and "dark blue" which are 540-550cc for around £100.
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ChrisL

posted on 7/5/19 at 08:25 AM Reply With Quote
Getting close to first attempt at starting, just need to fit 2 more fuel lines, an alternator belt and the last bit of the air way. I would put up a picture but seem to be having technical issues. One more question I have, bearing in mind my build is on a 2 ltr black top Zetec, should I fit ARP conrod bolts?
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theduck

posted on 7/5/19 at 08:57 AM Reply With Quote
Not sure how required they are, but I know a couple of guys who have done budget turbo builds and they both fitted them.
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big_wasa

posted on 7/5/19 at 06:27 PM Reply With Quote
I’ve fitted Arp’s to mine as a little extra insurance.

Also running mk1 Rs 440cc injectors as there not to dear new.

Re photos, it’s a case of re sizing them ( as this site doesn’t ) and hosting them on a third party site. Imgur seems ok while it lasts.

[Edited on 7/5/19 by big_wasa]

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ChrisL

posted on 7/5/19 at 07:07 PM Reply With Quote
ARPs it is then, which is a pain as I've just put fresh oil in!!
I've gone for the Bosch greens which are in.
Re the photos, I've tried resizing down to the same size as other images I've uploaded but am still getting SQL errors. I'm sure it'll get fixed at some point.

Currently looking at clutch options, I think I need a 23 spline (type 9) and 220mm Zetec silver top 1.8 fly wheel.

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furryeggs

posted on 7/5/19 at 07:31 PM Reply With Quote
How/where is the SC bolted to the side of the block?
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big_wasa

posted on 7/5/19 at 07:35 PM Reply With Quote
Re photos, the forum is broken you have to host them on a third party site.

Re the clutch, Depending on the spec of your engine/clutch you may struggle with it holding the torque of a blown engine. I’ve gone for a 240mm Rs spec steel flywheel and Focus Rs clutch.

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