supercharging a tb42

[growler2058]

Standard TB42E was rated at 129kw, TB42S was 125kw.

Tony

Yeah Scotty more accuracy please hahahaha attention to detail mate hahaha

[Bigrig]

Standard TB42E was rated at 129kw, TB42S was 125kw.

Tony

That's it ... fully rebuilt engine with the SC he reckons 200+ kw's .. That's a lot more berries ... but the rebuild includes smaller pulley wheels also (or something like that) and lowering of the engine compression (somehow, probably to do with the pulleys? lmao) ... essentially, I know squat other than it will have a truckload more go!!!

I'll find out model etc tomorrow.

[TUR7LE]

That's it ... fully rebuilt engine with the SC he reckons 200+ kw's .. That's a lot more berries ... but the rebuild includes smaller pulley wheels also (or something like that) and lowering of the engine compression (somehow, probably to do with the pulleys? lmao) ... essentially, I know squat other than it will have a truckload more go!!!

I'll find out model etc tomorrow.

How much is it costing u n do u have any idea wat the fuel economy will be like ..... Just wondering wat I can do to mine in the future

[Bigrig]

How much is it costing u n do u have any idea wat the fuel economy will be like ..... Just wondering wat I can do to mine in the future

Economy should be better (depending on how I go at it) - more power should hopefully mean less need for the skinny pedal when cruising, taking off etc.

As for the price, the SC is about $4K but that includes some other work removing the LPG also - the engine rebuild price depends a bit on what needs to be done, but somewhere between $3-4K plus the installation of the new fuel tank, sender, etc.

[Bigrig]

Righto - here's the disappointing news (apart from mine not getting done next week). There is no kits for them at all, and the Eaton's are too difficult to fit as the manifold etc needs to be customised also.

If anyone finds differing information, I'd be ecstatic to hear it, as this has pushed me back down the path of a new motor (priced up an LS3 this morning for $7000, but that doesn't include p/s pump, ECU, air con compressor, etc, etc ... so not bloody cheap at all ...).

Frustrated is an understatement at the moment ...

Hope you have better luck finding something mate ... please let us know if you do!!

Cheers
Scotty

[Bigrig]

Some more information:

Have found a mob that do the VE SS square port motor which throws out 255 kw's (not the cathedral port LS2 which punches out about 300+ kw's), for $5995 AND they do the conversion kit which includes the ECU, electric pedal, fly by wire cable, fuel pump cable, all wiring looms etc for an additional $1600 - Total being $7595. They profess this to be a straight swap in with Marks gearbox and engine mount Adaptors and shouldn't cost more than about $1500-2000 total for the conversion and literally turn the key and drive away - Derek is planning on retrofitting my power steering pump and hopefully the air con compressor also, so is working that out now.

Essentially a SC was going to set me back about $4K with the engine rebuild at least another $4K, so for an additional $3K approx I can get a brand new motor, fitted, wired, etc, etc with 255kw at the flywheel (not sure what it equates to at the rear wheels, but basically more than double what I have now!!).

That's my plan post the disappointment of not being able to SC - that said, when I finally pick myself up off the floor from the shock of the price, dust myself off and earn some more money, I can always SC this motor (easily thankfully!) down the track and get an estimated 345kw's ... won't happen as I'm not out to do wheelstands, but nice to know the option is available ...

Still would love to hear if anyone finds out any further information regarding SC'ing a TB42 ....

Good luck one and all ...

[patch697]

Some more information:

Have found a mob that do the VE SS square port motor which throws out 255 kw's (not the cathedral port LS2 which punches out about 300+ kw's), for $5995 AND they do the conversion kit which includes the ECU, electric pedal, fly by wire cable, fuel pump cable, all wiring looms etc for an additional $1600 - Total being $7595. They profess this to be a straight swap in with Marks gearbox and engine mount Adaptors and shouldn't cost more than about $1500-2000 total for the conversion and literally turn the key and drive away - Derek is planning on retrofitting my power steering pump and hopefully the air con compressor also, so is working that out now.

Essentially a SC was going to set me back about $4K with the engine rebuild at least another $4K, so for an additional $3K approx I can get a brand new motor, fitted, wired, etc, etc with 255kw at the flywheel (not sure what it equates to at the rear wheels, but basically more than double what I have now!!).

That's my plan post the disappointment of not being able to SC - that said, when I finally pick myself up off the floor from the shock of the price, dust myself off and earn some more money, I can always SC this motor (easily thankfully!) down the track and get an estimated 345kw's ... won't happen as I'm not out to do wheelstands, but nice to know the option is available ...

Still would love to hear if anyone finds out any further information regarding SC'ing a TB42 ....

Good luck one and all ...

Bigus, Have you looked into turboing? there is plenty of kits out there for that & your SC of choice is a blow through system anyway.

[Bigrig]

Bigus, Have you looked into turboing? there is plenty of kits out there for that & your SC of choice is a blow through system anyway.

Sure have boss - quotes vary between $9-11K due to the fact they have to decompress the engine so much (bigger head gasket, etc, etc) let alone pulley wheels etc ... not overly wanting a turbo, as I want the power bonus under 1500rpm when using low range with the reduction gears, rather than having it spool up ... thousands of ideas, so confusing!! lol

[patch697]

Sure have boss - quotes vary between $9-11K due to the fact they have to decompress the engine so much (bigger head gasket, etc, etc) let alone pulley wheels etc ... not overly wanting a turbo, as I want the power bonus under 1500rpm when using low range with the reduction gears, rather than having it spool up ... thousands of ideas, so confusing!! lol

To much bloody money more like it......LMFAO

Throw a bit my way I'll help you spend it.....ROFLMFAO

[Bob]

Sure have boss - quotes vary between $9-11K due to the fact they have to decompress the engine so much (bigger head gasket, etc, etc) let alone pulley wheels etc ... not overly wanting a turbo, as I want the power bonus under 1500rpm when using low range with the reduction gears, rather than having it spool up ... thousands of ideas, so confusing!! lol

I would think that a larger Motor would be the answer as Supercharging an older type Motor would place considerable strain and would be the same for Turbo Charging.
You need low down Power at times and top end as well and a larger Motor should be the answer