Jackson Racing Supercharger Owners Thread

[914_WHITE_FRS]

I'm not a track person never went to one but someday would like to do it in Connecticut i think they have one or up north. I just like my car to be supercharged so I can enjoy it more. I just like to make my car look super clean and fast. I'm not the type to meet up people and street race. I just want those extra boost to be available.

[BRZChix]

Originally Posted by Pat

I'd love to see quantifiable evidence backing up this statement. I have no doubt it's helpful, but after 12 track days without one and a well-running engine, I disagree.

Originally Posted by RehabJeff86

Someone wants to learn the hard way or just not pushing the car at all ....

I didn't push the car much and still learnt it the hard way...

#doublefail

[CSG David]

Originally Posted by Boofneenee

Noon question here. How can one dial back the boost on a sc like the jackson to no greater than, say 7 psi at max output? I know turbos an do that with a wastegate and im interested in doing so for the safety and longevity of my engine

The CARB tune is quite safe at 9psi. To give you an idea of how plug and play the system is, it still uses the MAF sensor (despite maxing it out). In other words, it's literally an add-on to your car with no other modifications required.

The oil cooler has always been a questioned component of the system. Just to make it very simple, power output drops when oil temps and water temps increase. While in the heat of the moment, the driver will not realize that the engine out put is a little lower due to excessive heat.

Therefore, oil coolers are absolutely necessary to run safely for track use. Whether you are NA or FI, this is an absolute necessity. If the car is setup for pure street use and maybe a couple spirited runs, we suggest running a slightly different setup to reduce initial cost, however, the JROC kit is quite a good kit with quite a good core at the heart of it.

[CSG Mike]

Originally Posted by Pat

I'd love to see quantifiable evidence backing up this statement. I have no doubt it's helpful, but after 12 track days without one and a well-running engine, I disagree.

You can do it yourself. Get an OBD2 scanner or OBD2 bluetooth device of your choice, along with the appropriate app for your smart phone (Torque for android is what I use).

Check your oil temp when you come off track, or log it. You'll want an oil cooler immediately.

[CSG Mike]

Originally Posted by Boofneenee

Noon question here. How can one dial back the boost on a sc like the jackson to no greater than, say 7 psi at max output? I know turbos an do that with a wastegate and im interested in doing so for the safety and longevity of my engine

Larger pulley (although one is not offered), or a boost controller/wastegate welded onto the intake charge pipe.

However, after 28k miles and counting on the CSG car, I'm not particularly worried about engine longevity with the JRSC. We averaged about 7k miles per engine in our NA 2013, but our 2014 with the JRSC hasn't had any blown engines.

[Xerious]

Originally Posted by CSG Mike

You can do it yourself. Get an OBD2 scanner or OBD2 bluetooth device of your choice, along with the appropriate app for your smart phone (Torque for android is what I use).

Check your oil temp when you come off track, or log it. You'll want an oil cooler immediately.

That's what I use. Work really well. Get a good quality OBD2 BT scanner that xfers data fast so your torque app updates quickly.

[CSG Mike]

Originally Posted by 914_WHITE_FRS

I'm not a track person never went to one but someday would like to do it in Connecticut i think they have one or up north. I just like my car to be supercharged so I can enjoy it more. I just like to make my car look super clean and fast. I'm not the type to meet up people and street race. I just want those extra boost to be available.

If you're never going to track, then you will be okay without the oil cooler.

[CSG Mike]

Originally Posted by megamarines

Really now? I'm super interested to see how you do this. Because that's exactly what I'm wanting.

JRSC + CARB tune, then add flex fuel kit of your choice (CSG uses the Delicious flex fuel kit, and also sells it), and get a re-tune.

[megamarines]

Originally Posted by CSG Mike

JRSC + CARB tune, then add flex fuel kit of your choice (CSG uses the Delicious flex fuel kit, and also sells it), and get a re-tune.

Are you guys running multiple tune options or just the one that's retuned?

[Boofneenee]

Originally Posted by CSG Mike

We averaged about 7k miles per engine in our NA 2013,

Hi having trouble understanding what you mean here. What happens at 7k miles? Is NA naturally aspirated or north america?

[Xerious]

Originally Posted by Boofneenee

Hi having trouble understanding what you mean here. What happens at 7k miles? Is NA naturally aspirated or north america?

He's saying that he's blown several naturally aspirated engines (no forced induction) at 7k miles. The fact that his supercharged brz has lasted 25k+ miles shows the quality of the Jackson kit.

[CSG Mike]

Originally Posted by megamarines

Are you guys running multiple tune options or just the one that's retuned?

Our tune has multiple maps

[CSG Mike]

Originally Posted by Boofneenee

Hi having trouble understanding what you mean here. What happens at 7k miles? Is NA naturally aspirated or north america?

We were averaging about 7000 miles per engine when we were naturally aspirated on our 2013 BRZ with the factory tune, and zero powertrain mods.

Currently we're at a bit over 28k miles, almost all of it boosted, without issue.

[buddy32]

Originally Posted by Pat

I'd love to see quantifiable evidence backing up this statement. I have no doubt it's helpful, but after 12 track days without one and a well-running engine, I disagree.

I don't think you will "see" anything immediately. I have been tracking my car at stock power levels without any add-ons oil cooling wise, and have seen oil temps up to 265-270 on Road Atlanta. I use the same set up @CSG Mike mentioned, Torque on an android device, and backed off on the track when I saw those numbers... When you pay for that track time, you want to be out there, able to flog your car with confidence...