Harrop 2300 supercharger to Optimiser 6500

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I started buying the parts for this upgrade in my 1997 GQ LWB. The engine has 7000klm on it, so took the plunge and started buying the parts for the upgrade in Dec 2018. The list of components seemed to grow and apart from a complete conversion of the front accessories from Vee belt to 8 rib serpentine - this was a custom upgrade - normally 6 rib, then fluid damper on crank, then timing chain upgrade to gears, and of course the latest Harrop 2300 top mount blower and a custom alloy billet crank pulley as well, so no rubber elements to perish.

Time has been scarce, but finally booked in some time to do the work. I approached two shops in melb but they were not keen to tie up a bay for a week, so decided to do it myself.

Day 1 went well, no issues so far apart from having to cut the lower radiator hose, simply would not shift. Started the strip down of the engine components which is straight forward as they are neat sub assemblies. The only issue I see is reconnection of a/c. p/s and vac as these are on opposite sides to what was earlier. I am also upgrading to the Hydraboost unit for the brakes, so guess this will be a pain for Marks 4x4 to some degree.

I get chunks of 3 days at a time as working a FIFO roster, so this will probably take 3 rosters to complete.