Roots supercharger?

Sh0velMan · 04-20-2012, 06:04 PM

Hey guys, I've been talking with a performance engineering company about a custom, water-intercooled, roots-style supercharger setup. Is there anyone out there besides me that is interested in such a thing?

If we got a few of us in on it, the price would probably be similar to other supercharger setups...

Thanks!

SAM@GTM · 04-20-2012, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Sh0velMan

Hey guys, I've been talking with a performance engineering company about a custom, water-intercooled, roots-style supercharger setup. Is there anyone out there besides me that is interested in such a thing?

If we got a few of us in on it, the price would probably be similar to other supercharger setups...

Thanks!

We were, We even started the cad work then we put the project on the back burner. Maybe down the line we will get back to it. It is going to be challenging .

Sam

Nixlimited · 04-20-2012, 06:59 PM

I would love a roots-type for the down low grunt, but don't really love the roots whine. Still, with a V-type motor, it seems like an excellent thing to try. I think the dual throttle bodies could be an issue.

CSA0890 · 04-20-2012, 08:27 PM

Is there no way to convert to a single throttle body?

theDreamer · 04-20-2012, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by CSA0890

Is there no way to convert to a single throttle body?

Actually you just migrate them together.
The mustang I believe has two throttle bodies but just one giant intake, so if you build a custom upper intake manifold to support that no need to worry about a 2 to 1.

370ZilverZ · 04-20-2012, 08:41 PM

I much prefer the roots style. Had one on my '57 Chevy and loved it. Tell me more!

superchargedg · 04-20-2012, 09:13 PM

Just dont let Stillen design it

edub370 · 04-20-2012, 09:16 PM

if u dont love the sound of a roots blower than

Compdoc777 · 04-20-2012, 09:17 PM

Yep, I want a roots style as well.

370ZilverZ · 04-20-2012, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by superchargedg

Just dont let Stillen design it

Quote:

Originally Posted by edub370

if u dont love the sound of a roots blower than

Jordo! · 04-20-2012, 10:16 PM

You just described my dream set up for this car.

Yes -- please!

I don't care if you have to cut the hood -- just want it.

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Originally Posted by edub370

if u dont love the sound of a roots blower than

Seriously. No Mad Max fans?

Jiaim · 04-21-2012, 03:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Nixlimited

I would love a roots-type for the down low grunt, but don't really love the roots whine. Still, with a V-type motor, it seems like an excellent thing to try. I think the dual throttle bodies could be an issue.

MB system with dual TB, i don't see this a design issue

FireDan50 · 04-21-2012, 05:03 AM

Interested to see this happen.

Nixlimited · 04-21-2012, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Jiaim

MB system with dual TB, i don't see this a design issue

Well, finding it on an OEM design belies the actual difficulty of retrofitting. Take as an example the GTR manifold on the 370Z project that no one has managed to accomplish despite years of effort. With that said, I hope it happens!

roplusbee · 04-21-2012, 04:43 PM

I'm sad that this is going to get going AFTER I have completed a twin turbo build. I would much rather have gone with a Roots or TVS SC setup. And the whine just makes it that much more awesome, even though it eliminates stealth.

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Nixlimited A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,235 Drives: 15 GT-R / 11 Prius Rep Power: 26	I would love a roots-type for the down low grunt, but don't really love the roots whine. Still, with a V-type motor, it seems like an excellent thing to try. I think the dual throttle bodies could be an issue. __________________ Car Sold! Pleasure being a part of the Z community. New ride: 2015 GT-R - 647 WHP / 641 WTQ (e85) & 543 WHP / 519 WTQ (91)

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370ZilverZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: DFW, TX Age: 67 Posts: 2,321 Drives: '11 BMW Z4 Rep Power: 18	I much prefer the roots style. Had one on my '57 Chevy and loved it. Tell me more! __________________ 370ZilverZ Journal BMW Z4

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superchargedg Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: timonium Posts: 144 Drives: 2003 g35 TT Rep Power: 14	Just dont let Stillen design it __________________ My car is bone stock...i promise.

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edub370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: KCMO Posts: 3,458 Drives: 09 370z S/T 6MT Rep Power: 20	if u dont love the sound of a roots blower than luigi90210 likes this. __________________ 09 370Z ST 6MT//Injen CAI//Greddy CBE//TP//TSW's//Swifts//Stillen lip//Whiteline sways 326whp/268tq

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Compdoc777 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Cypress Posts: 277 Drives: 2011 Nismo #4 MB Rep Power: 13	Yep, I want a roots style as well.

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roplusbee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Killeen, TX Posts: 2,360 Drives: 2007 350Z NISMO Rep Power: 22	I'm sad that this is going to get going AFTER I have completed a twin turbo build. I would much rather have gone with a Roots or TVS SC setup. And the whine just makes it that much more awesome, even though it eliminates stealth. __________________ 2007 350Z NISMO #0618: Zerolift \| UPREV \| F.I. \| Greddy \| Competition Clutch \| Injector Dynamics \| Aeromotive \| Pioneer \| JL

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