SuperCharging a KLDE, worth it?

Juans_93_MX3 · Post by **Juans_93_MX3** » May 8th, 2005, 7:41 pm

What SuperChargers are there available/compatible with the KLDE?
Whats the estimated cost?
How much Torque would I gain?

I hear Jeff Abram's old MX3 with the supercharger hit 300whp, what other modifications did he have besides the SC?

My goal would be to reach atleast 230hp/230ft torque to the wheels

Of course, this is with other mods besides the SC

DavidOS · Post by **DavidOS** » May 8th, 2005, 9:16 pm

yes its worth it for the sheer fun factor, but its not to easy with our tiny engine bays.

I believe a Eaton M45 will fit, not sure about the M90.

Juans_93_MX3 · Post by **Juans_93_MX3** » May 8th, 2005, 10:20 pm

DavidOS wrote:yes its worth it for the sheer fun factor, but its not to easy with our tiny engine bays.

I believe a Eaton M45 will fit, not sure about the M90.

Does Jeff or anyone have pics of the 300hp supercharged MX3?

lakersfan1 · Post by **lakersfan1** » May 9th, 2005, 12:18 am

You'll find info on the MX6.com board. You have to remove your air conditioning compressor and I belive you'd have to swap your fans for slimline ones.

solo_ryder · Post by **solo_ryder** » May 9th, 2005, 12:36 am

I was too thinking about doind a supercharger setup...any idea of the price?

Juans_93_MX3 · Post by **Juans_93_MX3** » May 9th, 2005, 12:50 am

solo_ryder wrote:I was too thinking about doind a supercharger setup...any idea of the price?

http://www.capa.com.au/prices_eaton.htm $2789

more info
http://www.automotive.eaton.com/product ... rs/M45.asp
http://www.mx6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=128337

Cheaper than a turbo by about $1000 and a quicker install (what I hear, more of a bolt-on)

I am pretty sure that on Ebay there might be some for a cheaper price

Kokiriwave · Post by **Kokiriwave** » May 9th, 2005, 2:09 am

jeff's mx-3 hit 296 hp with a turbo setup, he ditched the supercharger and made his own turbo setup. I believe.

you could make a turbo system for under 1700 if your money goes a long way and you do all the work yourself.

Juans_93_MX3 · Post by **Juans_93_MX3** » May 9th, 2005, 6:48 pm

Kokiriwave wrote:jeff's mx-3 hit 296 hp with a turbo setup, he ditched the supercharger and made his own turbo setup. I believe.

you could make a turbo system for under 1700 if your money goes a long way and you do all the work yourself.

Under $1700 with intercooler, BOV, FMU, wastegate, turbo turbine, piping, downpipe, exhaust manifold ect? Everything used?

lucky13 · Post by **lucky13** » May 9th, 2005, 7:03 pm

I too wil like to go SC. It seems a lot less stressfull. I think turbos could do more bost but hee.

MX-3 Money · Post by **MX-3 Money** » May 9th, 2005, 11:06 pm

Well if you really wanna do a sc, you should talk with the mx-6 and probe guys since you have a de. Here are some links to a site that is selling a sc setup for the 6 and probe. Now they are a lot of money, but i'd get one. They also have a turbo setup.

http://www.precisionracingonline.com/HOME.html
http://pmoforums.com/index.php?sid=6fb8 ... 00f622dd76

Now the sc setup they have might not fit a mx-3 or you'd atleast have to get some slimline fans. You have to relocate the oil filter too. Sounds like a lot of work and money, but it'd be fu*kin cool.

rebel2k4 · Post by **rebel2k4** » May 11th, 2005, 10:01 pm

Yeah last I remember jeff only made about 220 whp on the engine when it was supercharged. The 296 whp pull he had was on 14 psi on a turbo kit.
Jeff also had an extra injector controller, intercooler setup, and MSD BTM.

Turbo is definately more efficient and makes more power. I made 270 whp on 8 psi. This summer I'm bumping up to 15 psi, I'll be sure to dyno.

Depending on how you play your cards, you could build a turbo kit for much cheaper than an sc kit. I know I did. But it does require being resourceful and knowing how to weld

XxantwawnxX · Post by **XxantwawnxX** » May 12th, 2005, 12:39 am

what did u run your 14.23 on? cause i just had a ze and i ran a 14.4....or was it a 14.2...cant remember. although my car was gutted. although im alot closer to sea lv : P

hgallegos915 · Post by **hgallegos915** » May 12th, 2005, 12:29 pm

hey luis (lucky13) its a ze

.... kl31 stamps. Unless its the newer de from the millenia but im almost certain its a ze.

rebel2k4 · Post by **rebel2k4** » May 12th, 2005, 1:32 pm

XxantwawnxX wrote:what did u run your 14.23 on? cause i just had a ze and i ran a 14.4....or was it a 14.2...cant remember. although my car was gutted. although im alot closer to sea lv : P

Yeah that 14.23 run was pretty bad considering what I have. It did trap 103 mph though. Most ZE's I see run 14.5 or so run much lower traps, around 95 mph. What this says is that the car is capable of better times, I just can't get traction, and I need to work on my launch skills.

Anyhow it was done on a stock exhaust, with stock muffler, pushing 6 psi. I say it was in the 220 hp range. Its much faster now, and I have slicks next time around

But in any case, if you're considering boosting your mx, don't hesitate. It makes this car totally different, it's simply awesome.

Like I said before, if you play your cards right, you could do a setup for a reasonable price. And as for supercharger or turbo, I recommend a turbo unless you find a real good deal on a supercharger kit. I dont think it cost anymore for a turbo, and its less maintanence and seems to be more reliable.