HBM supercharger, Anyone heared anything? Options

[yozef]

Anyone heared about the HBM supercharger. I found it on ebay and I am in contact with them on the possible fitment to my 3s-ge engine.

Here's the link to ebay


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-BELT-DR...1QQcmdZViewItem

What you think??

[yozef]

I'm in contact with them and let you know. You can actually buy the turbo-like thing only and they will also supply an alternator pulley to extend a belt to drive the turbo at the front.

It is the best way to go as we have much more space in front of the alternator that at the back of it. They have no website but are quick in replying.

I am waiting for them to quote a price for the turbo-like thing and pulley only.

I've never heard of a $300 turbo setup but I'm interested in this for 3 reasons:

1. That thing will only give 5 psi to my 3s-ge (10.5:1 compression) engine so will run more engine fiendly then a turbo

2. I would reduce traction issues as there is no "turbo kick" the boost will be pregressive

3. Its never been done on the 3s-ge (or nearly never).

Will let you know

[celicaST]

I'm in contact with them and let you know. You can actually buy the turbo-like thing only and they will also supply an alternator pulley to extend a belt to drive the turbo at the front.

It is the best way to go as we have much more space in front of the alternator that at the back of it. They have no website but are quick in replying.

I am waiting for them to quote a price for the turbo-like thing and pulley only.

I've never heard of a $300 turbo setup but I'm interested in this for 3 reasons:

1. That thing will only give 5 psi to my 3s-ge (10.5:1 compression) engine so will run more engine fiendly then a turbo

2. I would reduce traction issues as there is no "turbo kick" the boost will be pregressive

3. Its never been done on the 3s-ge (or nearly never).

Will let you know

heres the company that makes the device boosthead this company also produces high power electric superchargers. this is the first ive seen their new product. looks like a clever idea, and i might just have to look into this as an option. no doubt it would work as the concept isnt new. there are vehicle specific centrifugal supercharger systems for sale already by vortech, procharger, etc. you can even buy "universal" kits scroll down for universal kit however, the idea of using the aftermarket alternator with 2 pulleys is more compact and makes it look to be an easier install with less fabrication required. if it wasnt for the price, itd be more appealing. 1500 (or 1700 direct) plus intercooler, piping, injectors, fmu, fuel pump, etc and you could of found a st185 clip. depends on the individuals goals. obviously slapping this on a 7afe isnt going to compare with a swap. in your case having a 3sge already though with your goals, id say go for it. hmmmm, might not be too far behind you