ge inlet onto gze - effort vs gain

[GZE016]

I've got a ae101 gze with sc14, front mount and 3sge throttle body and was wondering how much of a gain i'd have by adding a ge inlet manifold?

Is it worth the effort?


Thanks,
Vic.

[Ben Wilson]

The standard ZE manifold is horrible, but they seem to be a fairly balanced setup. With my SC12, I was making 108kW (I think) with the standard manifold and replacing the entire inlet system (custom manifold) got it up to 130kW.

[mullett]

Keep in mind that it will well be an effort, the SC and the manifold will interfer with the standard mounting points.

-RM.

[GZE016]

20kw might just be worth the effort.

[GZE016]

I finally got around to putting this together and got it running tonight but it didn't take long to blow a hose off as I closed the throttle so I assume I'll need another bov or one bigger unit, I'm using a 30mm lancer evo valve.

The other thing i'm not sure about is the 3 fittings on the sc which from what I understand are there to balance out the vacuum on both sides of the shaft seals when the throttle is closed so should they get a positive pressure feed now that tb is after the sc?

Thanks
Vic.

[Casey-G]

Yeah you probs need a bigger BOV

[feral4mr2]

i would run the throttle body back before the s/c to save issues of having to try BOV's etc. the s/c moves too much air for them. make a adaptor where the throttle body was on the manifold to pipe the s/c straight onto it.

see if you can find some of ben wilsons pics, a deep search might get some.

[TERRA Operative]

Can you provide pics of your setup? Specifically how you supported the top of the supercharger?

I'm putting an SC14 onto my AE101 GZE, and am interested in swapping the manifold too.

[GZE016]

Can you provide pics of your setup? Specifically how you supported the top of the supercharger?

I'm putting an SC14 onto my AE101 GZE, and am interested in swapping the manifold too.

Yeah no probs got a few pics and measurments, pm me your email.

I'm going to try another 30mm bov and use a hobbs switch to cut the sc clutch when boost spikes.

Should i be running boost pressure to the 3 ports on the sc?

Vic.

[TERRA Operative]

The 3 ports would ideally be hooked into the intake line just after the air filter, as per the original setup.

http://mr2.com/TEXT/SuperChargerInfo.html

[Duk]

The 3 ports would ideally be hooked into the intake line just after the air filter, as per the original setup.

If there is no 'vacuum' then there is no need to equalise the off boost pressure differential. I say plumb the 3 ports to the discharge of the SC.

[TERRA Operative]

In that case it doesn't matter where it's put. It can be blocked off to no ill effect.

[feral4mr2]

if you guy's are talking about the s/c crankcase vent system? then just join the front pipe with the rear pipe. iradiavting the ACV (air control valve) that's normaly mounted on the top of the s/c with the top mounting bolts.

dont run boost to them or just block them off. join them together.

[TERRA Operative]

Joining them together will have the same effect as blocking them off.

[feral4mr2]

at least joining them together the front and rear crankcase can equalize pressure the way i see it.