Adding a supercharger? - LotusTalk

comptalk · 07-18-2009, 12:08 PM

Is it possible to add a supercharger to a base Elise?

Randy Chase · 07-18-2009, 12:14 PM

No offense intended, but this has been done hundreds of times and it is documented here over and over. Just read the threads.

I did it a few years ago on my Elise.

comptalk · 07-18-2009, 12:31 PM

I searched for adding a supercharger for an Elise, did not find anything dead on. What should I search for?

Randy Chase · 07-18-2009, 12:33 PM

Start here checking out the threads

Forced Induction - LotusTalk - The Lotus Cars Community

You have various ways you can go. Lotus offers a factory upgrade. Sector111 and BWR offer an aftermarket upgrade. You can make your own using various bits.

Lotus-Position · 07-18-2009, 06:30 PM

You are a true gentleman Randy!

Seems rare these days.

ErictheBastard · 07-18-2009, 07:50 PM

I thought that's ALL we talk about here.

Gizmo3000 · 07-18-2009, 09:02 PM

So you can add a supercharger AND still use it as a Daily Driver!? <jk>

RoadDad · 07-18-2009, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gizmo3000

Can one add a supercharger AND still use it as a Daily Driver!? <jk>

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gizmo3000

So you can add a supercharger AND still use it as a Daily Driver!? <jk>

Only if you double post about it.

RoadDad · 07-18-2009, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by comptalk

Is it possible to add a supercharger to a base Elise?

Only if it is without the touring wheels. The touring wheels just can't handle the power so they go "crack."

BRTHTAKR · 07-18-2009, 09:08 PM

You can add a supercharger and use it as a DD and your alarm system will do odd things.

DaveR · 07-18-2009, 10:26 PM

You kiddin me?? Supercharge an Elise?? In order to do that you have to lose the front clam. Randy you are a gentleman!!

speedneed · 07-19-2009, 12:42 PM

it's very dangerous to supercharge an elise...you're better of just duct taping big hairblower to the motor....(saves weight as well)...

tvacc · 07-19-2009, 12:49 PM

I Know there are a lot of smartaxx answers to this.
Let me say that I have the Sector 111 unit and I am very happy with it.

RoadDad · 07-19-2009, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tvacc

I Know there are a lot of smartaxx answers to this.
Let me say that I have the Sector 111 unit and I am very happy with it.

T,

I think that (well at least this goes for mine) the smartaxx comments were just for fun and in jest (and for a hopeful

from TM which I didn't get

). The OP had already gotten his/her answer very kindly from Randy.

comptalk · 07-19-2009, 02:50 PM

Very true R.D.

tvacc · 07-19-2009, 03:03 PM

Nothing wrong with those comments, I just thought I would add what I have done.

RoadDad · 07-19-2009, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by comptalk

Very true R.D.

comptalk, and anyone else for that matter,

If you ever get a smart@$$ response from me it is just in fun and jest. If it is not just in fun and jest, it will be obvious

.

RoadDad · 07-19-2009, 03:10 PM

Touring wheels.

swede · 07-19-2009, 06:06 PM

I still have not got my thumbs out of my a.. and installed one. One of these days I will stop talking about it and actually do it

apk919 · 07-19-2009, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RoadDad

Touring wheels.

Feel better now?

07-18-2009, 12:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
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Randy Chase Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego and where ever the roads lead Posts: 28,175 Images: 761	No offense intended, but this has been done hundreds of times and it is documented here over and over. Just read the threads. I did it a few years ago on my Elise. __________________ * V E R I T A S * A E Q U I T A S * No Longer the ADMIN here, please do not PM me asking for help. Thanks! http://www.facebook.com/randychase 1991 Toyota MR2. AutoX Beast 2006 Noble M400. Track weapon. 2009 Rossion Q1. Monaco Orange. Canyon Carver. In build: 2009 Toniq R (300whp? 1100 pounds?). Chrome Orange. Lexus GX-470 tow vehicle. On Order: Lotus Evora Next: McLaren MP4-12C

07-18-2009, 12:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
Randy Chase Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego and where ever the roads lead Posts: 28,175 Images: 761	Start here checking out the threads Forced Induction - LotusTalk - The Lotus Cars Community You have various ways you can go. Lotus offers a factory upgrade. Sector111 and BWR offer an aftermarket upgrade. You can make your own using various bits. __________________ * V E R I T A S * A E Q U I T A S * No Longer the ADMIN here, please do not PM me asking for help. Thanks! http://www.facebook.com/randychase 1991 Toyota MR2. AutoX Beast 2006 Noble M400. Track weapon. 2009 Rossion Q1. Monaco Orange. Canyon Carver. In build: 2009 Toniq R (300whp? 1100 pounds?). Chrome Orange. Lexus GX-470 tow vehicle. On Order: Lotus Evora Next: McLaren MP4-12C

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ErictheBastard NOT the Stig Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 265 Images: 5	I thought that's ALL we talk about here. __________________ Eric the Bastard, Esq. Sylmar, CA 2005 Buzzbomb Chrome Orange Larini SE Exhaust LETSLA shift kit

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Gizmo3000 Register Abuser Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sherman Oaks Posts: 972	So you can add a supercharger AND still use it as a Daily Driver!? <jk> __________________ 2005 Starlight Black Elise, -hardtop/touring/black interior/sector111 carpet buttons! 2008 Infiniti G37-S 1991 300ZX 2+2 1974 MGB Roadster

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comptalk Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NY Posts: 118	I searched for adding a supercharger for an Elise, did not find anything dead on. What should I search for?

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Lotus-Position Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 365	You are a true gentleman Randy! Seems rare these days.

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BRTHTAKR AKA XHILR8N! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Asheville, North Carolina Posts: 1,151 Images: 6	You can add a supercharger and use it as a DD and your alarm system will do odd things. __________________ Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. Leonardo Da Vinci 2005 Elise LRG, Trim Shop interior, full cage, Cup wheels, other stuff. 2007 Toyota Tundra (about 10 cup holders) 2004 BMW X3 (4 small cup holders) 1980 Rover SD1

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DaveR Rothrock Lotus Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Springfield, PA Posts: 182	You kiddin me?? Supercharge an Elise?? In order to do that you have to lose the front clam. Randy you are a gentleman!!

07-19-2009, 12:42 PM	#12 (permalink)
speedneed Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lynnwood WA Posts: 123	it's very dangerous to supercharge an elise...you're better of just duct taping big hairblower to the motor....(saves weight as well)... __________________ 05 green elise sc-255HP,quaife LSD,LSS,HT,exige s exhaust EXCURSION 220" stretch limo-new 91 black nsx 06 EVO IX 76 porsche 914 RENEGADE HYBRIDS 350 chevy 3 yellow TYPE R's

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tvacc Head LOONY Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 2,226	I Know there are a lot of smartaxx answers to this. Let me say that I have the Sector 111 unit and I am very happy with it. __________________ Tony Vaccaro 2005 Ardent Red, Katana Supercharger, Touring, Hardtop, Driving Lights, HIDs, Rear Window Shield, Red Mounts, Laser Shifters, V1, LETSLA Shifter, www.lotusowners.com LOONY (Lotus Owners of New York) and the Church of the HolyLotus Supplier of Polycarbonate Shield for Rear Window IN STOCK , Drive Fast Take Chances

07-19-2009, 02:50 PM	#15 (permalink)
comptalk Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NY Posts: 118	Very true R.D.

07-19-2009, 03:03 PM	#16 (permalink)
tvacc Head LOONY Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 2,226	Nothing wrong with those comments, I just thought I would add what I have done. __________________ Tony Vaccaro 2005 Ardent Red, Katana Supercharger, Touring, Hardtop, Driving Lights, HIDs, Rear Window Shield, Red Mounts, Laser Shifters, V1, LETSLA Shifter, www.lotusowners.com LOONY (Lotus Owners of New York) and the Church of the HolyLotus Supplier of Polycarbonate Shield for Rear Window IN STOCK , Drive Fast Take Chances

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