Burgy@ProjectShift said:
bex-ed said:
I'm normally weary of supercharger or turbo conversions... they tend to be unreliable, especially for a daily driver. However, they are perfectly fine on a track toy or if you have deep pockets.
For those working on a budget, you're better off avoiding such. It's not worth the hassle.
Such conversions normally require a lot of changes in the engine bay, and maintenance intervals are drastically reduced e.g. a car serviced at 15 000kms tends to drop to about 7 to 8 000kms - or less.
Rather put that money towards keeping your car in tip-top shape and making it the best example it can be... original parts - and all that jazz. :thumbsup:
Not all forced induction aftermarket cars are unreliable. I have built a few supercharged cars that have not had a days issue.
They must be mapped correctly, have the right hardware (no chinese junk) and be built correctly.
If you are using the correct oil and filters etc, why would you need to service it every 8000km? Does the oil get more dirty when force is applied?
Does the oil get more dirty when force is applied?
To address this: Changing oil on any car regularly, even between service intervals, is recommended. It keeps your engine performing optimally for longer.
I do so every 3 to 4 000kms.
As for forced induction conversions, even the best done ones sometimes have niggly bits to remedy after the initial installation. And often such work comes with many changes to the car i.e. the brakes, clutch kit, etc.
But then again, proper execution is dependent on what the client can afford or is willing to spend.
Like I wrote, for someone working on a budget, that's too much. Most people who want fast street cars don't have the funds to cover any sudden issues that arise during the process of such modifications. The one thing they focus on is the engine bay, and even then, some want to skimp on certain components.
This is in no way doubting your experience, but mine has been such.
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