My Supercharged V8 Capri Conversion

Post by **Coops** » Sat Mar 02, 2013 10:35 pm

will give it a go,
the hose that came with the charger just has indented markings on the hose not highlited white

stevieturbo · Post by **stevieturbo** » Sat Mar 02, 2013 10:49 pm

you could try emailing the sellers on ebay etc, maybe some of them have hose with no white lettering.

But it is fairly standard to be marked. I guess white paint is the easiest way.

Post by **Coops** » Sat Mar 02, 2013 10:53 pm

just popped into the garage,
a damp brillo pad removes the white lettering SORTED!!!!!

Post by **Coops** » Sun Mar 03, 2013 9:14 pm

managed to get the rad back in today, some water in her and fire the ole gal up,
no leaks so far, just need to fit the charger now and we shall be ready,

Post by **Coops** » Sun Mar 03, 2013 9:26 pm

is there any rule of thumb regarding the air filter and heat when charging?
does it need a cold air feed? or can you just stick a filter on the charger inlet above the exhaust?

stevieturbo · Post by **stevieturbo** » Sun Mar 03, 2013 9:39 pm

Mine is the same, and just above the exhaust. I have a bit of shielding around it, but when stationary no amount of shielding will stop it all.
When driving, there'll be enough cool air blowing into the engine bay it'll hardly matter.

Post by **Coops** » Sun Mar 03, 2013 9:42 pm

ok cool,
what filter you using mate?

stevieturbo · Post by **stevieturbo** » Sun Mar 03, 2013 9:50 pm

The biggest one K&N have lol

Post by **Coops** » Sun Mar 03, 2013 10:04 pm

ah ok lol

i will go searching

stevieturbo · Post by **stevieturbo** » Sun Mar 03, 2013 10:09 pm

They have a huge range.

http://www.knfilters.com/universal/universal.htm

But it really is that simple.

Post by **Coops** » Sun Mar 03, 2013 11:50 pm

cheers for that mate, gives me an idea what to do now,
i was thinking about using a 180 elbow and bring the filter back towards the front of the car,

stevieturbo · Post by **stevieturbo** » Mon Mar 04, 2013 9:06 am

It is an option. But I'd suffer a little heat over a very restrictive intake path. Once moving I do not believe the heat is a concern

Post by **Coops** » Mon Mar 04, 2013 7:53 pm

a little update and a pic to wet your appetite

The supercharger and brackets were returned today and now fits perfect,
the intercooler pipe kit also came today, so let the pipework begin......

what did you do with your oil breathers Stevie? catch tank then vent to air?

stevieturbo · Post by **stevieturbo** » Mon Mar 04, 2013 9:52 pm

Looks like it should work out well.

I think I'd be opting for a single TB though. Those are going to let in an awful lot of air at small openings now.

My breathers go into a large tank which is vented to atmosphere. Yes there are better more MOT friendly ways to do it....but this is simple, and I like simple.

Post by **Coops** » Mon Mar 04, 2013 11:28 pm

hehe cheers for that mate,
getting quite excited now as its starting to take shape,

i have a small catch can that i may run to atm or may plumb back into the charger intake,
via a small paper type filter????