RJ MFG Supercharger kit Feeler...

jchammond · 02-04-2017, 08:05 AM

Researching information on the Whipple SC's has been nothing but positive!
Learning that 18k rpm's seem to be about the max of the charger/the 2:1 ratio pulley should keep it underneath that (unless someone is turning 9,000).
Question; This could have been asked & answered through this thread,as i didn't see it.
Will this kit offer a separate cogged pulley/belt set-up? or just use a serpentine w/plenty of belt wrap?
Also, I'm sure that UpRev or Ecutek Tuner's would be able to adjust & tune parameter's for the Whipple?

showme99 · 02-04-2017, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaytirbhaw

Cool. I just want to be sure everyone holds Bobby accountable for that. There seems to be a lot of people interested in this, including me for my track Z project. But let's not just sip the koolaid.

Speaking from personal experience, Bobby's past customer service was the opposite of timely and honest, nothing personal just facts. Hope to see that has changed.

Before anyone tries to argue against that, save it. There's no argument to make, just stick to good customer service. Excited for some dyno results.

Is this the same Bobby from Vortex Motorsports/VSR?

bullitt5897 · 02-04-2017, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jchammond

Researching information on the Whipple SC's has been nothing but positive!
Learning that 18k rpm's seem to be about the max of the charger/the 2:1 ratio pulley should keep it underneath that (unless someone is turning 9,000).
Question; This could have been asked & answered through this thread,as i didn't see it.
Will this kit offer a separate cogged pulley/belt set-up? or just use a serpentine w/plenty of belt wrap?
Also, I'm sure that UpRev or Ecutek Tuner's would be able to adjust & tune parameter's for the Whipple?

I believe it has been answered. They are running a cog belt directly off a specialized crank pulley adapter. They still have some testing to do to determine what size pulleys to run. But I expect at least a 5" crank pulley will be used in the base kit. Now you can overdrive the charger unit but at the cost of heat and efficiency. As far as the rest of the pulley setup I am unsure as they are still looking at the best and simplest way to make their tensioners.

Senna-F1 · 02-04-2017, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RJ MFG

He brought new people on to help with that. I know they have answered questions into the late evening and over the weekend.

Why is the person logged into the RJ MFG account referring to RJ MFG as "he" and "they" and not "me" or "us"?

Who are "you" ?

Chuck33079 · 02-04-2017, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by showme99

Is this the same Bobby from Vortex Motorsports/VSR?

Yes.

bullitt5897 · 02-04-2017, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Senna-F1

Why is the person logged into the RJ MFG account referring to RJ MFG as "he" and "they" and not "me" or "us"?

Who are "you" ?

Since you don't talk to the guys in the company you would know they have different people handling the forum and their Facebook from there actual support staff. Hence the use of they... I talk to the guys on a weekly basis and bobby on a daily basis. Also bobby is the he in that statement... it's reading comprehension brother.

Senna-F1 · 02-04-2017, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bullitt5897

Since you don't talk to the guys in the company you would know they have different people handling the forum and their Facebook from there actual support staff. Hence the use of they... I talk to the guys on a weekly basis and bobby on a daily basis. Also bobby is the he in that statement... it's reading comprehension brother.

And who are you? A customer with lots of positive things to say about RJ? Or their support staff?

cooltoy · 02-04-2017, 09:54 PM

Don't even answer that Bullit.

bullitt5897 · 02-04-2017, 10:48 PM

Yeah I'm not even going to dignify that with a response... just not worth the hassle or off topic conversation. I am just glad we are finally going to get the supercharger kit we deserve. The more I talk to their engineers the better it gets!

Ape Factory · 02-05-2017, 09:38 PM

Man this looks really interesting. Too bad about the hood, otherwise you'd have another market in G37 owners.

bcfromfl · 02-06-2017, 12:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ape Factory

Too bad about the hood, otherwise you'd have another market in G37 owners.

...or for particular Z owners...

James10694 · 02-06-2017, 02:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bcfromfl

...or for pansy Z owners...

Fixed

TechnicZ · 02-06-2017, 11:05 AM

Really looking forward to the completion of this kit. A little confused about the part of the community that are concerned about a different strut bar and a different hood. It's a new design for forced induction on our engine, throw conventional out of the window.

Is CARB legal really important? I know it costs a company a lot of overhead to get the certification and it'll limit the potential of the kit. In my opinion, that's the equivalent of penis reduction surgery.

I'm going to buy this with the notion that it's going to be for "Off-Road use only."

Keep up the balls to the wall research RJM!

zer099 · 02-06-2017, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ape Factory

Man this looks really interesting. Too bad about the hood, otherwise you'd have another market in G37 owners.

As a G37 owner, I changed my mind from a N/A build to using this setup. F the hood, I am sure I can find many options for something to make the hole look fancy that will easily still make me more happy then a crazy N/A build or expensive turbo headache (AWD here, a little bit more of a bitch to deal with the exhaust setup). I'm pretty sure those in the G community that understand what this setup would bring would have close to the same mindset if they really wanted to go this route.

Ape Factory · 02-06-2017, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zer099

As a G37 owner, I changed my mind from a N/A build to using this setup. F the hood, I am sure I can find many options for something to make the hole look fancy that will easily still make me more happy then a crazy N/A build or expensive turbo headache (AWD here, a little bit more of a bitch to deal with the exhaust setup). I'm pretty sure those in the G community that understand what this setup would bring would have close to the same mindset if they really wanted to go this route.

I get it and yeah I could see this being a much more simple, cost-effective route vs a N/A build. If someone decides to offer a decent-looking hood, I'd consider the kit too. I'm just not in to the home-brew look (especially on a 50K+ car) and I no longer have time to engineer my own solution (yes, I used to make hoods). Given I also have a 7AT and not a manual, it'd actually be less expensive for me to just "upgrade" to a Q60RS and transfer my wheel, brake and suspension package over to it, add a few choice exhaust components and call it a day. Or wait two+ years for the new Z.

But I do look forward to the first G slapping this kit on. I'm just not willing to drive around with a half-assed hood after spending north of 10K on this kit and transmission upgrades. No compromise.

But I absolutely think this is a killer idea and cannot wait to see a few customer cars rocking this kit.

View Poll Results: What kind of Supercharger kit would you like us to make?
Rotrex C38 based system	54	23.79%
Vortech/Procharger Based Kit	40	17.62%
Whipple Positive Displacement Roots Kit	109	48.02%
I dont want a supercharger.	24	10.57%
Voters: 227. You may not vote on this poll

02-04-2017, 08:05 AM	#316 (permalink)
jchammond A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Carolina Age: 58 Posts: 15,204 Drives: 13’ 370Z TS 7A/T Rep Power: 2684395	Researching information on the Whipple SC's has been nothing but positive! Learning that 18k rpm's seem to be about the max of the charger/the 2:1 ratio pulley should keep it underneath that (unless someone is turning 9,000). Question; This could have been asked & answered through this thread,as i didn't see it. Will this kit offer a separate cogged pulley/belt set-up? or just use a serpentine w/plenty of belt wrap? Also, I'm sure that UpRev or Ecutek Tuner's would be able to adjust & tune parameter's for the Whipple? __________________ MazWorx built long block \| FI-TT-100 Stage 2.75 \| IPT built 7A/T http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...s-musings.html

02-04-2017, 09:54 PM	#323 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,973 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	Don't even answer that Bullit. bullitt5897, EZT and MoulaZ like this. __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang.

02-04-2017, 10:48 PM	#324 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3682	Yeah I'm not even going to dignify that with a response... just not worth the hassle or off topic conversation. I am just glad we are finally going to get the supercharger kit we deserve. The more I talk to their engineers the better it gets! Zat_Zuma, TechnicZ, TreeSemdyZee and 4 others like this. __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

02-05-2017, 09:38 PM	#325 (permalink)
Ape Factory Base Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: San Antonio Posts: 210 Drives: Audi RS5/QX70S Rep Power: 9	Man this looks really interesting. Too bad about the hood, otherwise you'd have another market in G37 owners. __________________ '13 Audi RS5 Misano w/mods-The Red Mist '13 G37 IPL-SOLD

02-06-2017, 11:05 AM	#328 (permalink)
TechnicZ Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 106 Drives: 2009 370z Base Sport Rep Power: 16	Really looking forward to the completion of this kit. A little confused about the part of the community that are concerned about a different strut bar and a different hood. It's a new design for forced induction on our engine, throw conventional out of the window. Is CARB legal really important? I know it costs a company a lot of overhead to get the certification and it'll limit the potential of the kit. In my opinion, that's the equivalent of penis reduction surgery. I'm going to buy this with the notion that it's going to be for "Off-Road use only." Keep up the balls to the wall research RJM! James10694, wheysted32 and wideglideleon like this. Last edited by TechnicZ; 02-06-2017 at 11:12 AM.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
WTB stillen Supercharger or GTM Supercharger STG 2	ej z34	Wanted	2	11-23-2016 04:57 AM
[FOR SALE] [Feeler] GTM Stage 1.5 Supercharger Kit	AntiVenom	Parts for sale (Private Classifieds)	19	06-01-2016 03:49 PM
Available soon! FEELER	Rayzz	Parts for sale (Private Classifieds)	7	06-23-2015 02:00 PM
[FOR SALE] Feeler	DEpointfive0	Parts for sale (Private Classifieds)	27	01-13-2015 01:18 PM