Life of a Supercharger

[boulderado]

Im considering purchasing a used supercharger. I've heard of superchargers having to be rebuilt after a lot of use. What's involved in this ($$)? How many miles can you put on a supercharger before it needs to be serviced or rebuilt?

 

[boulderado]

That long...?!!!

 

[Smooth_Operator]

hmmm will read vortech manual and report back in the am.

 

[Smooth_Operator]

Every 3,000 miles with oil change, when car is cold, remove oil inlet fitting at the S/C, clean thoroughly using high pressure air to blow the orifice clean before reinstallation. Do not attempt to remove the screen/filter in the inside of the oil feed fitting. This oil feed fitting is designed to spray a mist of oil on the gears. Never use teflon tape or other sealants on any oil feed line fitting. Do not over tighten fittings.

Okay, that's what the book says for normal maintenance. But WTF is the oil inlet fitting?

 

[CTGrey02]

the line going into the bottom of the blower. Think it's red stock. I've never once done that.

 

[zkiller18]

hey man.... i dont know what would need to be replaced, but i had my turbo rebuilt for my eclipse at a local shop.... the guy built and replaced the bearings for $40.... no lie... he said i could spend $40 from him or.... $700 for a whole new turbo. (im not a ricer) i now drive an '03 GT

 

[TARZAN]

I hope it will last awhile since I'm about to install a used one with about 5,000 on it lol!!!!!

-Will