SCCA legal Supercharger. Will it ever happen? - LotusTalk

Harponian · 09-24-2008, 06:32 AM

Do any of the current supercharger dealers ever plan to offer a SCCA legal kit?

Has anyone made a grocery list for the parts it would take?

Bavarian Motorist · 09-24-2008, 06:35 AM

I doubt there's enough of a market in that. Even as a regular autocrosser, I know I'll never be competitive enough for my class to matter, and I think most autocrossers are in that boat.

Tracktimeplz · 09-24-2008, 06:49 AM

Street modified catagory

fzust · 09-24-2008, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Harponian

Do any of the current supercharger dealers ever plan to offer a SCCA legal kit?

Has anyone made a grocery list for the parts it would take?

Robert of Lotus Garage and I did this for a few folks. Not really for money, but for the love of the Lotus and love of the marque. Unfortunately Lotus got wise and raised the price of their blower assembly from $2500 to $7500. With other parts the total hits $11k or so. Then add the EFI, custom IC etc, proper custom wheels, good shocks etc. Plan to spend $25k to make the car nationally competitive. However with a BWR blower you can compete against me in XP

Randy Chase · 09-24-2008, 02:28 PM

Right. My car was the first. But one could still do it. All the information is there to get it done. Just a bit expensive.

I have some docs we had written up to cover the conversion. Pics too. Parts lists.

Sean G · 09-24-2008, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by fzust

However with a BWR blower you can compete against me in XP

I'm sold! Where do I sign up?

Harponian · 09-25-2008, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fzust

Robert of Lotus Garage and I did this for a few folks. Not really for money, but for the love of the Lotus and love of the marque. Unfortunately Lotus got wise and raised the price of their blower assembly from $2500 to $7500. With other parts the total hits $11k or so. Then add the EFI, custom IC etc, proper custom wheels, good shocks etc. Plan to spend $25k to make the car nationally competitive. However with a BWR blower you can compete against me in XP

That is a sucker bet!

Congrats on your win at nationals. I am a blackwatch customer BTW!

Thanks for the info. I am sure the community appreciated hearing this from the folks who know.

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Bavarian Motorist Live to Drive Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NYC/Westchester, NY Posts: 10,852	I doubt there's enough of a market in that. Even as a regular autocrosser, I know I'll never be competitive enough for my class to matter, and I think most autocrossers are in that boat. __________________ Be an alpha male. Drive a Lotus.

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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	Right. My car was the first. But one could still do it. All the information is there to get it done. Just a bit expensive. I have some docs we had written up to cover the conversion. Pics too. Parts lists. __________________ * 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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