Cupra has a Turbo - not a supercharger. Superchargers are mechanically driven from a belt - Turbo's are driven from exhaust gas pressure.Anyone heard of someone taking a supercharger from a cupra to put on another engine, more specific a 2l turbo diesel (tdi). Wondered if it was a thing and if it could be done
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My bad then, there was one on eBay selling under the name of Cupra supercharger. Must be just for a VW, I’ll keep what you’ve said in mind. Was more for the idea of it than it becoming a possibilityCupra has a Turbo - not a supercharger. Superchargers are mechanically driven from a belt - Turbo's are driven from exhaust gas pressure.
You could in theory bolt on a supercharger to a diesel - from a Merc/JLR/Mini depending on your air flow requirements? - but really why would you - expensive/difficult/packaging issues - when you can easily just bolt on a bigger turbo.
Petrol turbo's aren't really suited to diesels - different flow characteristics.
Better off just getting a bigger diesel turbo - but as mentioned will get expensive, so if you want a fast diesel just get a BMW 3.0 or Audi 3.0
Yeah I’ve been pointed in the direction of hybrid turbo, just came across a supercharger from a cupra on eBay. Looked at dark side a while ago and they are very expensive, only got so far with my 6j at the minute. Possibly considering getting another vehicle but i fall in and out of doing something too it when I have the moneyNope
Better going big turbo / hybrid turbo
Lots of tuning potential. Head over to darkside developments and have a look at their turbo kits.
However it is very expensive and from experience if you want a faster car then go out and buy one.
Tuned cars can become unreliable money pits whereas a stock motor with bigger power is a better bet imo.
If you fancy a fast diesel i would look at bmw / audi 3l tdi offerings.
You could take a punt on an ebay hybrid turboYeah I’ve been pointed in the direction of hybrid turbo, just came across a supercharger from a cupra on eBay. Looked at dark side a while ago and they are very expensive, only got so far with my 6j at the minute. Possibly considering getting another vehicle but i fall in and out of doing something too it when I have the money
I know you put "free" in exclamation marks but I find it amazing how many people on youtube videos by 'automotive enthusiasts' often claiming that turbo charges are using free energy!I've been interested in supercharging ever since I attended my first Santa Pod meeting back in the '60s. Fiddled about with shorrocks on small Fords and got part way to doing one on an A series mini but ran out of money. The thing I really like about superchargers compared to turbos is that a supercharger suffers almost no lag when you nail the throttle. Downside is it "eats" horsepower to drive it unlike the turbo which uses "free" exhaust gasses. Installation of a supercharger is much more problematic as they tend to be bigger and you've got all the mounting brackets, crankshft pulley modification, belt tensioning pulley and drive belt etc to configure.
Absolutely, No free lunch here! About 10 years ago I was over visiting my daughter and her family in Southern Maryland and my son in law, knowing I am interested in any form of motor sport - he didn't know I was interested in Drag Racing at that time - Asked if I'd like to spend the day at Budds Creek watching some Drag Racing. https://ism3.infinityprosports.com/...ebuilder/sites/201601/www/en/track/map-facts/ It was a moderate sized meeting with a variety of very different machines racing and I got into conversation with a mechanic from one of the "Funny Cars" running that day. They had just switched from running a big "jimmy" (GMC blower) mechanically driven from the crankshaft - much like the one in that video I posted - to running twin turbos (one on each bank of cylinders. Their engine was making quite a bit more power once it got up on the turbos but they were having problems launching off the line. Trouble with a turbo is it doesn't really start to blow until the engine is under load so you can sit and rev it all you like but when you drop the clutch and try to make it take off it just bogs down. We had an absolutely fascinating conversation about all the strategies they were trying, over fueling to try to spin the turbo up was spectacular with lots of backfires and flames. Here's a few pictures taken on the day. One of the really great things about most meetings is you can wander around the pits and speak to the people involved with the cars, very like speed hilclimbing and I've always found everyone very friendly and willing to talk about their cars - as long as they are not giving away any "secrets"!I know you put "free" in exclamation marks but I find it amazing how many people on youtube videos by 'automotive enthusiasts' often claiming that turbo charges are using free energy!
They had just switched from running a big "jimmy" (GMC blower) mechanically driven from the crankshaft - much like the one in that video I posted - to running twin turbos (one on each bank of cylinders. Their engine was making quite a bit more power once it got up on the turbos but they were having problems launching off the line. Trouble with a turbo is it doesn't really start to blow until the engine is under load so you can sit and rev it all you like but when you drop the clutch and try to make it take off it just bogs down. We had an absolutely fascinating conversation about all the strategies they were trying, over fueling to try to spin the turbo up was spectacular with lots of backfires and flames.
Agreed. It's not just the sight and sounds. If you are near the start line you can actually feel the compressive effect of the open exhaust on your body. It's an amazing experience. I remember the first meetings I attended at Santa Pod, standing at the side of the fire up lane as they pushed the cars with another push vehicle to get them started. They would push them with the engines turning over until the oil pressure had built up, then enable the ignition system and the engine would, hopefully, start. Most of the V8s ran "Zoomies" - exhaust pipes which exited to the side with the ends up turned, many still do, it's a popular configuration. As the car went past you would be treated to a light "rain" of neat methanol/nitro fuel as they went past, followed a few moments later by your eyes weeping prolifically from it all! Most now start with a detachable electric motor so you don't see push staring so much now. If you're interested googleYes, sounds like Anti-Lag used by the old rally cars - sounds spectacular but don't expect the turbos to last too long!
Agree you have to see/feel top fuel cars in person - amazing, making the ground shake!