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[andy_myers]

Im thinking about a supercharger conversion for my 2.6 v6. Just looking for a bit of advice on how to do the conversion including cost and fitting also some pics would be helpful 

[ted_one]

You need to speak to HooverMig as he has already done this to his PFL 2.5

[tunnie]

From what I understand, cooling is the biggest problem. If going to such large expense, why not Supercharge the 3.2? I believe that has a stronger crank

[Kevin Wood]

Yep, no point in going down the tuning route without starting with the most powerful option, IMHO.

[05omegav6]

Yep, no point in going down the tuning route without starting with the most powerful option, IMHO.

Unless you go the readily available route...

http://www.vx220.org.uk/forums/topic/67414-supercharger-self-fit-kit/page-2

... which will make Desmond fly

[Broomies Mate]

It is my understanding that the 3.2 has the best ability to handle 'more' power.

It is also my understanding that anything 'more' will kill it anyway.

 

[05omegav6]

It is my understanding that the 3.2 has the best ability to handle 'more' power.

It is also my understanding that anything 'more' will kill it anyway.

 

Which is precisely why the retail SAAB 3.0 turbo only puts out 200bhp

[Broomies Mate]

It is my understanding that the 3.2 has the best ability to handle 'more' power.

It is also my understanding that anything 'more' will kill it anyway.

 

Which is precisely why the retail SAAB 3.0 turbo only puts out 200bhp

Quoted for prosperity.


Please explain?

[serek]

It is my understanding that the 3.2 has the best ability to handle 'more' power.

It is also my understanding that anything 'more' will kill it anyway.

 

Which is precisely why the retail SAAB 3.0 turbo only puts out 200bhp

there few people who run those engine with 300+ bhp with out problem

[serek]

From what I understand, cooling is the biggest problem. If going to such large expense, why not Supercharge the 3.2? I believe that has a stronger crank

can you explain please.

[05omegav6]

Tuning the standard v6, 3.2 included much over stock will only serve to break or blow summat up. The more highly tuned, the quicker it will go bang.

Which (only having one turbo aside) is probably why Saab only tuned their turbocharged 3.0V6 to 200bhp, instead of the 215ish of the normally aspirated Omega lump that it's based on...

Obviously, if the internals are uprated, then there's a better chance of it reliably taking more power, but there are more tuneable engines to be starting with

[Broomies Mate]

That's why I wanted it clarified, because I have been reliably informed that the GM v6 bottom end is much like toffee. 

[05omegav6]

That's why I wanted it clarified, because I have been reliably informed that the GM v6 bottom end is much like toffee. 

They can't be that bad, I haven't broken mine...


...yet

[Broomies Mate]

That's why I wanted it clarified, because I have been reliably informed that the GM v6 bottom end is much like toffee. 

They can't be that bad, I haven't broken mine...


...yet

Ah, but do you have any performance mods?

I like to get where I'm going - Driving nowadays is tedious at best.  I'll even admit to WOT when stone cold, due to retards pissing me off.

So far, so good! 

[05omegav6]

Only a heavy right foot