New Supercharging Source for 3.2 and 3.6

All you boosting fans out there need to check out the latest European Car mag. Turbo Performance Center in MD has just come out with a blower for the 964/993 that pumps up the volume to 360+HP at the crank. No word on price. Kit runs no intercooler and only 4.5lb of boost (stock compresion is 11:1). A kit for the 3.2 is to follow soon. Installation looks very clean.
For more info:

Turbo Performance Center
(410)799-7223 (RACE)
www.turboperformance.com (click on R&D)


[This message has been edited by RarlyL8 (edited 01-22-2001).]

Missing one letter in the web address. It's:

http://www.turboperformance.com

Looks interesting.

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Jack Olsen
1973 911 T (3.6) sunroof coupe
jackolsen@mediaone.net

Don't even think about it Jack!! Remember brakes are next. No more go, until you get some slow.

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Robert Stoll
83 SC
83 944

Funny,two years ago they told me that the 3.2 set up was just comming out?

Thanks for the post, I'll check em out myself pretty soon...I have time to digest all this stuff!
Carpets set's coming this week.
Rechroming rims after that
then paint...

Ummmmmm... I will only say "be cautious" about these claims.

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Mark
www.mark.hargett.com
mark@hargett.com

I'm getting the feeling that we have yet another company with claims but nothing to back it up. Anybody done business with these guys?

I want a bolt on. *I* will install it. No one touches the machine but me. Like disciplining your own children--I trust No Mechanics.
I'd much rather install it with the BBS nearby for questions...if that can't be done, I won't bother.

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Kurt B
1984 911 Carrera Cabriolet
75 914 1.8

There was a good article about a 964 C4 turbo conversion that they did in European Car April 1996 issue. The car had 450bhp, 12.2@118mph quarter mile. EC had nothing but praise as the car performed flawlessly throughout the test. The cost was quoted at 11.2k for parts and 3-4k for installation.
The compression was dropped by machining the pistons to 8.5:1

I think they also do Boxter turbo conversions which was also reviewed well though I forgot in which mag. No personal experience with them. Thet do sell the nifty PMS programmer though which can basiacally reprogramme the Motronic. Anyone tried this before?

Anyone have a website for Supercharging of Knoxville [did the 3.2 supercharging kits discussed in Anderson's book]. Any experience with their product?
Thanx,
Tony K
85 Carrera

Not to sound pestimistic but.... there is no "bolt on". There are no short cuts in the forced induction world and certainly no free lunch. You can not simply bolt on a sc (or turbo) to an engine not built for it and expect it to last and be dependable. There are a lot or reasons for this.

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Mark
www.mark.hargett.com
mark@hargett.com

The 3.2 can handle it. It's got the turbo crank etc...all I want is 30-40 bolt on horsies.

I think 30-40hp is no problem..
now 375-400 total HP is what you're looking at...I agree, you need some special considerations for that kind of HP.

Agreed

I was responsing to their claim of adding 100hp, 50% increase, no intercooler, etc.. If I remember correctly, the major issue with the 3.2 is the smaller (9mm?) connecting rod bolts.

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Mark
www.mark.hargett.com
mark@hargett.com

Guys Remenber that i got 100 horsies from my turbo bolt in kit.

Caveat, I don't know them personally but here is what I've heard: Turbo Performance is Mike Levitas' shop in Glen Burnie, MD. He is an avid PCA club racer. I believe GT1S is where he runs. The red turbo on the home page is his car. It is one of the fastest around the east coast in club racing circles. From what I've heard from my local P'car mechanic, he is a dependable guy. I'm pretty sure he'll be down at Sebring. They do some pro racing support too. I am local to MD and have not heard any "stay away from those guys" stories. FWIW.
John
79 930