this solidworks program looks alot like the program i use at school. I run Autodesk Intevtor11

 

Solidworks is extremely easy to use. Phunk just got it and he agrees that it is by far the easiest CAD program.

 

I was more concerned about contaminants getting onto the gears/cog belt/etc. the lower the blower is located in the engine bay, as performance of the SC is dependent largely on external efficiency. As it is the serpentine belt that is the first to loose traction when contaminated.

All the best on your project.

G

 

The SC will be about the same height as the alternator so I don't see this being a problem.

 

I think you always have to be concerned about contaminants in your engine bay, but honestly if you have ever really looked at you intake, you would realize that no matter how high you place your SC, its always going to be a concern. Your idea for this SC seems pretty sound so far. Keep up the good work. Cant wait to see the next steps.

 

Quamen
How is this project going ? Maybe you started another thread I didnt catch..dont know .

 

It is going good actually. I have since gotten my intercooler. However, I ended up getting a custom made crank pulley from Unorthodox Racing and it should be in on the 24th of this month. So look for a nice update that week when I install it and space out my alternator and power steering and get the supercharger mounted.

 

Glad you are still at it.....wiating to see how it goes

 

I'm going to follow your project all the way as I have a very special interest it it's outcome. Please take digitals and post as it will keep us checking back and following the phases. Good Luck!

 

Hey zYouLater...You going to the Z fest at the end of the month ?

 

Hmmm not sure what to say..you got ***** man. Good luck and hope everything turns out just like you planed it man. Keeps us posted.

 

I will definitly keep everyone informed as to the happenings with my project. I just have to wait for this pulley which has taken close to two months to get figured out and made. Once I get it installed and figure out the belt size I will start working on the front end and getting the v-mount welded up.

 

Actually, since I got back from the Pikes Peak International Hillclimb and have not had to work on the Porsche I was able to install my soli motor mounts I made.

I have to say that the solid motor mounts feel great! Since I have the clutch to handle it shifts are instant and the throttle response is improved. There is a bit of vibration at idle but nothing that I can't tolerate.

 

Good luck finding a nice strong belt!!

 

There are plenty of 8-rib belts that will fit fine and are plenty strong for my application so no worries there.

 

Can you throw me a bone.. Like what belt?? What will you go with?? I know my application uses a 8m pitch with 30mm width.. 110 teeth..

 

I don't know what good I can do you honestly. I am making a custom setup with one belt all the way from the crank pulley to the supercharger with nothing else being driven by that belt. On top of that this requires a custom crank pulley with an 8-rib in the postion the A/C 4-rib was and will push the alternator belt out a couple hundered thousandths which I can just space them out further.

What kinda help are you looking for specifically?

 

I was asking what strength belt?? Like Gates Poly grip.. etc... What would you go with??

 

I'm going to go with the standard Gates Micro V belt to begin with since I doubt I will have any issues with it strength wise. We have been using a gates 6-rib belt on our Porsche 928 that we just got 3rd place at Pikes Peak International Hillclimb with and have never had any problems with it. I think that using the belt to turn only the supercharger is a huge benefit and increases the reliability over turning all the acessories with it.

 

What SC kit does that for the Z??