Full throttle Electric Supercharger Build Thread

[VR46]

Originally Posted by keen as

Hi Guys. Please excuse my ignorance. Is there further info about shortening the intake snorkel? For example, where to shorten, any pics and what benefits?

See here - http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...0&postcount=77 - and also that thread generally

[bee_are_zee]

Originally Posted by keen as

I wonder when the RHD version will be available?

The unit is placed at the center of the engine, so unless a few inches of power cable are needed to route to batteries on the other side I don't see why there would be a RHD version.

[Robftss]

Originally Posted by bee_are_zee

The unit is placed at the center of the engine, so unless a few inches of power cable are needed to route to batteries on the other side I don't see why there would be a RHD version.

Wish it was that simple.

RHD:
- Compressor and intake bits are the same.
- Controller mount hole is used by the hood release cable.
- Main dump cables and charge cables need to be ~ 2.5 times longer and since they will be 'crossing' the engine a proper secure route (alt conduit) makes this length a trial and error process ( having an extra 200 mm of cabling is detrimental). Going up a gauge is most likely.
- Starter battery is mirror image, the hold down block/ neg extension need to be flipped/reversed and tabs flipped as well.
- WOT switch mount stud is again mirror image, but the pedal bar is the same, an entirely new mounting bracket is needed to achieve correct activation.
- I think the sound tube hole (cabin access) for the harness is the same, but the pedal cluster is near and may have some interference (other pedals).

I'm workin on it

Rob.

[keen as]

Originally Posted by bee_are_zee

The unit is placed at the center of the engine, so unless a few inches of power cable are needed to route to batteries on the other side I don't see why there would be a RHD version.

Yes a RHD model is planned.


I contacted rob a month ago and provided photos of engine bay, accelerator pedal and measured runs for wiring. I am "thinking out loud" on the forum, and wonder if anyone has further info, especially about package deals with OFT.


(Thanks Rob, beat me to it)

[bee_are_zee]

haha yea I dont have one yet so I was basing everything on general compressor location...

[keen as]

Rob, I'll have a look if there is an easy way to route wiring to left side of engine bay, in front or on top of airbox to join a controller in a similar location to where Shiv had his accessory charging box thing bolted on the left side near the washer bottle filler.
What do you think?

[Blu-by-U]

Originally Posted by Khyron686

I'm sold on the 250 SC, just not sure about the OFT/package. Worth it? If I set it to 91 and then never touch it again, is it still worth it (or can I borrow someone elses machine and just pay for the flash program?). Or just buy the kit and that will be plenty?

Kind of new to the whole issue of tuning and haven't tweeked a car in a long, long time. When I joined the forum and asked how I catch up, the OFT was the first thing people were suggesting. I'm ordering mine as soon as the budget says yes.

[Robftss]

Originally Posted by keen as

Rob, I'll have a look if there is an easy way to route wiring to left side of engine bay, in front or on top of airbox to join a controller in a similar location to where Shiv had his accessory charging box thing bolted on the left side near the washer bottle filler.
What do you think?

Removing the hood release cable clip and securing that cable with some other means is the way to go. Then that frame hole can be used by the controller...extending the 3 phase cables to reach the 'washer bottle' side will reduce efficiency.

[keen as]

OK, yes, I can see that the 3 phase cables from controller to ESC will need to be longer to reach washer bottle side

[SloS14]

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[Target70]

Has anyone with the kit noticed any oil in the compressor intake? .. or to put it another way, does anyone think it necessary to put a catch can between the compressor intake coupler, and the crank case vent hose?

[Thatruth2001]

Originally Posted by Target70

Has anyone with the kit noticed any oil in the compressor intake? .. or to put it another way, does anyone think it necessary to put a catch can between the compressor intake coupler, and the crank case vent hose?

Great question. I have a catch can and need to check it. Will report back I the next few days on the matter. But I doubt there will be anything in the can.

[fenton]

Originally Posted by Target70

Has anyone with the kit noticed any oil in the compressor intake? .. or to put it another way, does anyone think it necessary to put a catch can between the compressor intake coupler, and the crank case vent hose?

I don't run a catch can and have zero oil in the intake after 24,000km of boost.

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[WNDSRFR]

Had to bring my car in to the dealer to get a new transmission. Drove home in a loaner Prius. My God it's like driving a bus.