Forced induction

Post by **GeorgeHurst** » Sun Nov 01, 2009 12:36 am

Hi there,

I was wondering if it would be possible to turbo charge or super charge a lightly tuned (940 head, HIF38 etc) 1098. It's not something I'm seriously thinking about as it would be far to expensive for me right now, but just a matter of interest really.

I'm reading up on it a bit in Vizzard and know that 1275's can be fitted with forced indcution, but would be interested to hear any thoughts surrounding doing it to a 1098.

Cheers,
George

Post by **PSL184** » Sun Nov 01, 2009 12:56 am

1098 would be exactly the same process as for a 1275. I'm doing it to a 948 at the mo

Post by **mike.perry** » Sun Nov 01, 2009 1:27 am

There is a certain supercharged Series MM with an Alta conversion.

Post by **Alec** » Sun Nov 01, 2009 8:11 am

Hello George,

as long as you bear in mind the 1098 engine is not the strongest so make sure it is sound in the crank department.

Alec

Post by **bmcecosse** » Sun Nov 01, 2009 10:44 am

Super would be much better than turbo. But don't expect it to last more than a few minutes! Slight eaggeration there but it is a weak engine better suited to slogging than revving - hence the super will be better.

Post by **GeorgeHurst** » Sun Nov 01, 2009 12:13 pm

Thanks all for the comments. Supercharger was my preferred option as I like the fact it offers constant performance rather than a sudden surge like a turbo.
With regard to the engine strength, it's probably not going to happen as I have so many other things I need to spend money on on the car, but good to know that it can be done if I want to

Post by **bmcecosse** » Sun Nov 01, 2009 12:28 pm

It 'can' be done - but whether it leaves you with a pleasant relaxed car is another matter! A simple 1275 upgrade with some minor modifiactions to up the power of the 1275 is much more sensible - UNLESS you want a fire breathing monster - in which case - Go for it!

Post by **GeorgeHurst** » Sun Nov 01, 2009 12:36 pm

well having seen superchargedfool's post about his blown 1275 minor I am quite tempted by a 'fire breathing monster'! I just love the sound of the supercharger!

I think sense will dictate that a simple head swap etc for my 1098 will suffice for the time being and then one day if funds allow I may go a bit further

Post by **bmcecosse** » Sun Nov 01, 2009 3:27 pm

Well - the 1275 is a much stronger engine - so head that way first!

Post by **RobThomas** » Sun Nov 01, 2009 5:59 pm

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Post by **jonathon** » Sun Nov 01, 2009 6:01 pm

Jeez, bet that takes 47bhp to just run it