Fitting a Turbo or Supercharger to Gen4

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Thankyou for your advice, Bullet cars of australia supply the superchatger and Greddy do a turbo kit (trustpower.com)

Thanks. So do neither of these suppliers have a way of mapping the fuel/spark for the engine? I'm not sure I can see how they can have developed kits without being able to do this?

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I guess i am trying to relive my days of a 400bhp series lightweight

What did you do for 400hp? Struggle to believe you were still using the stock LT-76 gearbox and transfer box, or even the axles. Sounds like it might have been fun though.

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I thought power pimping the Jimny would be easy . I love its off road capability and the fact its so small.
Kind regards Cameron

I'm sure it is possible, but will cost. And as the vehicle is new and in short supply, i.e. there aren't many in the UK. You'll probably have to forge the R&D path a little.

That said, I think 'big' power isn't going to be a sensible option. The drivetrain just isn't designed for it. Even if you manage to get the engine making it.

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Also the Wrangler is quite heavy so has plenty of weight over the rear wheels. The Jimny only weighs as much as a packet of crisps.

Best of luck controlling 150bhp through the back wheels on a Jimny in the rain.

 

The Wrangler does weigh more, but not massively so. And certainly not over the rear wheels, as they are front engine. The YJ Wrangler (launched in 1986) weighed in at 1,295–1,470 kg. So much closer to the Jimny and could still be had with the 170hp 4.0 litre engine.

I really can't see 150hp from a 1.5 litre forced induction being all that much trouble in a Jimny. Dry or wet.

Hi all,
Has anyone to fit a supercharger kit or turbo kit yet ?
I saw that Greddy has prepared a good turbo kit and also HKS GT2 a Supercharger kit, which roughly give the same gain in HP and torque at a price of 5500/6000 euros
Between the two, which would you buy and for what reason ?
thank you
Giacomo

As you asked, hypothetically of course, I would fit the Supercharger.
Simply it sounds better when you mention it in life's eternal game of top trumps.


 

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Hi all,
Has anyone to fit a supercharger kit or turbo kit yet ?
I saw that Greddy has prepared a good turbo kit and also HKS GT2 a Supercharger kit, which roughly give the same gain in HP and torque at a price of 5500/6000 euros
Between the two, which would you buy and for what reason ?
thank you
Giacomo

I would go supercharger. Partly as I've never owned one, but I think the more linear power delivery would be better off road.

I'm keen to see someone fit one of these kits. The supercharger is certainly on my list, but probably not for a year yet if I'm being honest.

I understand Twisted considered fitting a supercharger but were unable to find an insurance company in the UK that would insure the modified vehicle.   That's why they have gone down the turbo route.