Gtm supercharger issue

Dante2009 · 12-29-2016, 01:15 AM

So I just bought my gtm stage 1 supercharger and I was reading from the rotrex instructions that the supercharger should be the highest component mounted but from gtm the supercharger goes under the alternator and the oil reservoir sits way higher than that on the driver side. Has anyone seen any problems or issues with this?

Appreciate the help guys

Jinxx · 12-29-2016, 04:36 PM

Have my gtm stage 2 for almost 2 years no issue with it

BOLIO 671 · 12-29-2016, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jinxx

Have my gtm stage 2 for almost 2 years no issue with it

This answers his question.....

In other words OP get rid of your kit and get a Stage 2.....Bwahahahaha....I'm just joking around guys....Hope you get it figure out and Happy New Years to you fellas!

theDreamer · 12-30-2016, 10:22 AM

It is not a problem, ran my kit for many years and over 60,000 miles with no problems.

Zat_Zuma · 12-30-2016, 11:23 AM

The new designed Rotrex superchargers recommend that the reservoir be lower than the seal as its possible the seal can weep and leak out the fluid over time. Seals weep as they wear out and its your responsibility to check the reservoir level. I think that the reservoir cooler was repositioned to keep it below the supercharger seal level too.

I'm quoting from memory without checking facts; so my information may be inaccurate.

Jinxx · 12-30-2016, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BOLIO 671

This answers his question.....

In other words OP get rid of your kit and get a Stage 2.....Bwahahahaha....I'm just joking around guys....Hope you get it figure out and Happy New Years to you fellas!

Hmm not sure I get the joke .....the gtm stage one and stage two both have same location of supercharger and reservoir...so it does answer his question. Didn't think I was implying him to go a stage 2 by comparing the two ......

kentmo280z · 12-30-2016, 08:28 PM

20k miles on my stage 1.
Just keep your eye out for leaks and on the reservoir level.

tiller · 01-02-2017, 04:17 PM

Stage 2
3000 miles
No problems so far

fillerbunnie · 01-06-2017, 12:03 AM

Someone with more technical knowledge can correct me if I'm wrong here, but I'm pretty sure the supercharger location requirement is only for *new* rotrex superchargers. Old (ie from GTM days) Rotrex superchargers used a different seal that did not have this requirement. This seal is no longer available and the replacement part Rotrex is using has this requirement.

I imagine if you purchase a new Rotrex supercharger for an old GTM kit you will have this issue.

12-29-2016, 01:15 AM	#1 (permalink)
Dante2009 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 36 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 9	Gtm supercharger issue So I just bought my gtm stage 1 supercharger and I was reading from the rotrex instructions that the supercharger should be the highest component mounted but from gtm the supercharger goes under the alternator and the oil reservoir sits way higher than that on the driver side. Has anyone seen any problems or issues with this? Appreciate the help guys

12-30-2016, 10:22 AM	#4 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	It is not a problem, ran my kit for many years and over 60,000 miles with no problems. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

12-30-2016, 11:23 AM	#5 (permalink)
Zat_Zuma A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Edmonton, Alberta ...eh Posts: 1,171 Drives: 2017 Touring auto Rep Power: 19	The new designed Rotrex superchargers recommend that the reservoir be lower than the seal as its possible the seal can weep and leak out the fluid over time. Seals weep as they wear out and its your responsibility to check the reservoir level. I think that the reservoir cooler was repositioned to keep it below the supercharger seal level too. I'm quoting from memory without checking facts; so my information may be inaccurate. __________________ [B]2009 & 2017 370Z Touring Sport Autos SOLD

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Jinxx Track Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: South Carolina Posts: 699 Drives: 2017 nismo 370z Rep Power: 3375	Have my gtm stage 2 for almost 2 years no issue with it

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fillerbunnie Base Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: AUstralia Posts: 31 Drives: '10 370Z Rep Power: 167	Someone with more technical knowledge can correct me if I'm wrong here, but I'm pretty sure the supercharger location requirement is only for new rotrex superchargers. Old (ie from GTM days) Rotrex superchargers used a different seal that did not have this requirement. This seal is no longer available and the replacement part Rotrex is using has this requirement. I imagine if you purchase a new Rotrex supercharger for an old GTM kit you will have this issue.