saturn superchager

Does anyone know if there is a saturn supercharger kit for the sc series,
there was scdyne.com performance, but the site seems to be gone now. Any
ideas?

I don't think that an electric superchager would really be worth it, or am i
wrong?

I just want a little extra kick, no big boost.

Thanks for the help.

Jeremiah

 

Also... How much boost could be run with stock fuel system? I plan on
(if i can find the kit) to run between 6 and 10 psi, again, not much,
just enough to give a little more kick then stock.

 

I'm not aware of any companies other than the one mentioned that make a
"kit". Search the forums at http://www.turbosaturns.net and you'll find an
outstanding custom install of a roots-type supercharger from a V6 GM car
onto the intake manifold side of a DOHC motor. I'm sure there are other
people who have been working with adapting other superchargers as well.

I don't think it's a good idea to run any sort of forced induction with a
stock fuel system. At the very minimum, you'll want to run a FMU (fuel
management unit?) which modifies fuel pressure based on vacuum/boost level.
This is the lowest cost route. This would get things going, but ultimately
as you raise boost levels, you may be fighting detonation or pre-ignition
for a few reasons:

* High temps on the intake charge since there's no way to cool the air after
it's pressurized (like there is on a turbocharged setup). If you go with a
centrifugal model, you may be able to run an intercooler, but I'm not
positive as I haven't done a lot of reading/research in this area.

* Inability to dial in any timing retard in stock form. You can add several
MSD pieces to retard the timing though, but you're looking at at least $500
there.

You mention the phrase "a little more kick". Unfortunately, the work and
expense required to give your Saturn forced induction may not be worth it to
most people if it only gave you a little. Easiest way to do that is to use
nitrous oxide. Do some research and don't cut corners, and you can use it
very safely to add 50 horsepower at the flick of a switch for around $500.
I've got a writeup on my website of two different nitrous kits that I tried.

Good luck,
Lane [ lane (at) evilplastic.com ]

 

I might be wrong here, but i think I remember saturnmotorsports offering a
kit a long while ago for the s-series, it was around $3K. Turbosaturns.net
is prolly the best place to learn all you need though. Skip the electric
blowers, they do little or nothing.

marx404

 

WTF??? A supercharger? Just go buy a crate 350 SB and drop 'er in!!

http://www.sallee-chevrolet.com/

 

I wouldn't put a superchager on a Saturn engine. It probably wouldn't last
long with all the stress.

Fred
94 SC2

 

I wouldn't put a superchager on a Saturn engine.

Then by all means, don't.

But for those who do, and make sure they address all of the other things
that need to be done at the same time (improved cooling, upgraded fuel
system, timing control, etc), the results can be impressive and you can
build it reliably. Unfortunately, it's the badmouthing from those who don't
do it properly (or those who choose to speculate without facts) that paint
an inaccurate view.

You want to see some truly amazing things being done with the 1.9 liter
Saturn motor? Visit the forums at http://www.turbosaturns.net . There's
guys there nearing the 400 horsepower level, and accompanying dyno charts
for the skeptics.

Lane [ lane (at) evilplastic.com ]