Gauging interest on a twin-screw supercharger kit!!!

[Argento_FR-S]

Okay, so I have been tossing around the idea of a Whipple Supercharger in my head for many many months now... I am looking to see how many people would actually be interested in my idea of a twin-screw kit. I have a M62 Eaton blower at my disposal, so my prototype would use the M62, and I would eventually update the top-plate to accept the W100AX from Whipple. Basically since I have to design all of these parts by hand I want to find out if it is worth taking the time to set up a production line of kits. Basically this would be a unique low production number kit, but with potential to make HP numbers on par with some of these turbo kits but with a relatively high and flat torque curve. Hopefully I can get enough interest that I can convince someone to help me with the initial design costs.

I write too much, I know...

[ahausheer]

Isn't Innovate about to release a twin screw? I think most people would purchase their product.

[jamesm]

I think innovate has been gauging interest on that for about a year or so now lol.

[A5D5TRYR]

I think he's suggesting a twin-screw kit with a much higher HP goal than the innovate twin-screw kit is looking to deliver (230 - 250 rwhp). I think I'm going to be somewhat limited due to only having pump gas at my disposal. Also I'm kind of thinking that the Innovate kit will be just about perfect for me power-wise. Would love to see the project happen though and even if you don't set up a production for it I hope you're planning a build thread for it.

[Sellout]

Originally Posted by A5D5TRYR

I think he's suggesting a twin-screw kit with a much higher HP goal than the innovate twin-screw kit is looking to deliver (230 - 250 rwhp). I think I'm going to be somewhat limited due to only having pump gas at my disposal. Also I'm kind of thinking that the Innovate kit will be just about perfect for me power-wise. Would love to see the project happen though and even if you don't set up a production for it I hope you're planning a build thread for it.

It would definitely do that. 1120cfm for that whipple he's talking about vs 445cfm for the Sprintex unit in the innovate kit.

Great idea. I'd love to see some real power from a supercharger kit.

[ft_sjo]

Originally Posted by Argento_FR-S

Okay, so I have been tossing around the idea of a Whipple Supercharger in my head for many many months now... I am looking to see how many people would actually be interested in my idea of a twin-screw kit. I have a M62 Eaton blower at my disposal, so my prototype would use the M62, and I would eventually update the top-plate to accept the W100AX from Whipple. Basically since I have to design all of these parts by hand I want to find out if it is worth taking the time to set up a production line of kits. Basically this would be a unique low production number kit, but with potential to make HP numbers on par with some of these turbo kits but with a relatively high and flat torque curve. Hopefully I can get enough interest that I can convince someone to help me with the initial design costs.

I write too much, I know...

It's certainly of interest, but what are your qualifications in engineering such a solution? Any previous examples?

[nonicname]

if you star soon it will probably come out sooner than freaking innovate's lol.

[mashal]

Innovate will most likely be at the top once its released. Their supercharger works like a supercharger .. Power always available.
The vortech doesn't come alive till like 4k rpm.
And I think you would be wasting your time trying to compete with the big boys who will back up their product.. Not saying you won't.. just not sure if you have the time to do all the r&d and support after release.


But if you get the right numbers on the dyno and the price tag.. I'm sure people would be onboard. I know I would be.

[velin86]

I mean I am interested in a twin screw wether it be innovate or whatever.

[stockysnail]

I'd be interested in the M62 Eaton blower if in a simple kit form if it's cheaper and produces more HP/torque than the innovate kit, without sacrificing reliability and including an intercooler of some sort like the Innovate kit.

[Sexyeve]

Build it and they will come. (Field of Dreams).

Build a higher hp kit than innovate and you will have customers.

[swift996]

Make a prototype and test it, share the dyno

[rusty959]

I mean, something like this:




Wouldn't be all that hard to tool up. Maybe not that cheap if you machine each one out as in this example, but an intake manifold with the ability to throw a supercharger on it somewhere wouldn't really be all that hard. Tune it somehow and profit.

[Argento_FR-S]

My intended goal is for this to be the crown jewel of a shop I plan to start. Basically I have the ability to borrow friends and their equipment to get this kit built for myself. I'm trying to figure out if it would be worthwhile to pull a loan, buy my own equipment, and start a shop with this being how I get my name out. Basically copying how Horse Power Freaks got started on BMW's. Although I plan to keep it a 1-2 man operation so that I don't have embezzlement issues like they did... I'm not looking to get rich, just hoping to make a living doing what I love.