Innovate (Sprintex) Supercharger Owners Topic

[sroby]

Originally Posted by 86driftcar

Hey sorry to resurrect a 4 year old comment but I'm wondering if you ran into any issues letting the Supercharger oil run almost dry. I actually did the samething... let my supercharger oil run really low - Not thinking it would go through so much oil in so little time. I siphened the sludge and topped it off already but I'm paranoid to push the car passed 4k rpms now. I dont even track my car it's only for weekend pleasure drives. Is it possible that there is some internal damage to the supercharger?

You need to get in touch with Jon Bond performance. He is now your (John:3/16) He can give you the reasons on why these unit have an inherent issue with front seals. Especially if you let it run dry.

[kev0]

I have PCV oil seeping out of my SC from the back. Is there supposed to be some sort of PCV valve in the back or something? If so, where can it be found on the SC? Going to try and fix it myself.

[LOJOKO]

Originally Posted by kev0

I have PCV oil seeping out of my SC from the back. Is there supposed to be some sort of PCV valve in the back or something? If so, where can it be found on the SC? Going to try and fix it myself.

These two points?

[An Amish Woman]

I just picked up this kit a few weeks ago. I have a shop that is going to do all the work for me, although he has never installed this specific kit.

My car is a show car/weekend warrior road car.
I was wondering if there is anything I should be upgrading/replacing since I will be ripping into the car? I was thinking a larger alternator for starters, since mine is starting to look nasty and corroded. And had thoughts of upgrading the sound system to something with better sound.

[86TOYO2k17]

Originally Posted by An Amish Woman

I just picked up this kit a few weeks ago. I have a shop that is going to do all the work for me, although he has never installed this specific kit.

My car is a show car/weekend warrior road car.
I was wondering if there is anything I should be upgrading/replacing since I will be ripping into the car? I was thinking a larger alternator for starters, since mine is starting to look nasty and corroded. And had thoughts of upgrading the sound system to something with better sound.

Intercooler if you didn’t get it.
Injectors if going E85
Supercharger has nothing to do with need for alternator, although your sound system may.
Supercharger idler/tension pulley mentioned in thread previously. With 69mm pulley you won’t need to change belts to fit it.
Perrin cold air intake
Gold heat tape entire intake pipe.

Really nothing special you need, besides good tires to put the power down.

[An Amish Woman]

Originally Posted by 86TOYO2k17

Intercooler if you didn’t get it.
Injectors if going E85
Supercharger has nothing to do with need for alternator, although your sound system may.
Supercharger idler/tension pulley mentioned in thread previously. With 69mm pulley you won’t need to change belts to fit it.
Perrin cold air intake
Gold heat tape entire intake pipe.

Really nothing special you need, besides good tires to put the power down.

I will be doing new injectors, fuel pump, spark plugs. Builder suggests just replacing the idler assembly due to the bearings going bad.

I have a Grimspeed intake
and good tires

[86TOYO2k17]

Originally Posted by An Amish Woman

I will be doing new injectors, fuel pump, spark plugs. Builder suggests just replacing the idler assembly due to the bearings going bad.

I have a Grimspeed intake
and good tires

Not the idler assembly.
The idler/tensioner that comes with supercharger. But really depends more what supercharger pulley you are using.

You can’t use the grimmspeed intake, unless you can retrofit it to work somehow. Possible to do, but easier to just sell it and buy a Perrin cai or just use factory airbox. But the perrin makes it whine more.

[An Amish Woman]

Originally Posted by 86TOYO2k17

Not the idler assembly.
The idler/tensioner that comes with supercharger. But really depends more what supercharger pulley you are using.

You can’t use the grimmspeed intake, unless you can retrofit it to work somehow. Possible to do, but easier to just sell it and buy a Perrin cai or just use factory airbox. But the perrin makes it whine more.

I'll just have to call and ask what he wanted me to look for/what he ment. He had spoken to fast for me to write it down. I'll be using the stock pully that came with the kit.

Well that stinks. I liked the Grimspeed one. It dressed up much nicer.

[LOJOKO]

Originally Posted by kev0

I have PCV oil seeping out of my SC from the back. Is there supposed to be some sort of PCV valve in the back or something? If so, where can it be found on the SC? Going to try and fix it myself.

I had the same problem. Last time I overfilled the engine oil.
Now I refilled the right amount of engine oil. It seems that it cannot stop the rise of oil and gas, especially in cold weather. and I am going to install the oil catch tank.
But I do n’t know if it is a mistake to completely ban these oils and gases from entering the intake manifold.
The same situation, refer to the post near page 191.

[86driftcar]

Originally Posted by sroby

You need to get in touch with Jon Bond performance. He is now your (John:3/16) He can give you the reasons on why these unit have an inherent issue with front seals. Especially if you let it run dry.

Thanks for replying - Do you know where I can get in contact with Jon Bond Performance?

[86driftcar]

Originally Posted by 86TOYO2k17

He hasn’t logged in, in almost 3 years.

Very possible. But depends a lot on how low, for how long, and how hard it was driven.
But the dmg is done if any was done.
Top her off, and keep driving as normal. Most likely not going to do more damage to anything else. If its damaged whatever was damaged will need replacing regardless. So Just send it. After warming up do a couple good hard pulls, listen for any weird sounds during and after, and if it survives and doesn’t make weird noises. Your probably good.

I've pushed the car already and everything seems fine, well except for this belt squeak I've had for months which Im replacing next week (this is a different issue).
As far as the supercharger goes, its breathing oil through the rear of the blower where my AOS (air oil separator) connects. It doesnt look like a leak just heavy breathing oil residue.

[ls1ac]

Some people have had trouble with the plastic fittings on the back of the supercharger and have had to remove the unit to fix. You might look into brass before installing. I have had no trouble yet, six years.

[sroby]

Originally Posted by 86driftcar

Thanks for replying - Do you know where I can get in contact with Jon Bond Performance?

JonBondPergormance.com. Google your new best friend ✌️

[sroby]

Originally Posted by kev0

I have PCV oil seeping out of my SC from the back. Is there supposed to be some sort of PCV valve in the back or something? If so, where can it be found on the SC? Going to try and fix it myself.

That’s more than like,y not POV oil seeping out the back of the charger. The front seals from sprintex are not good. They need to be Viton high gear and presure seals. Jon Bond has them. That’s front gear oil from the charger getting by the front seals. It costs the rotor pac and goes into the intake. It will eventually throw a misfire code as the plugs will start to get fouled. It’s an engineering flaw design that Jon Bond can explain to you. He can take care of it to an extent. But they are typically always going to use a small amount of oil.
Some not as bad as others and some none at all. But never ever let the charger run low on oil. Good insurance is check it every Sunday as a routine and then do a look phase inspection as well . Hope this helps 👍