Supercharger Porting (aka LiquidLife Mod)
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Supercharger Porting (aka LiquidLife Mod)
Has anyone ever thought about porting there supercharger or do you know anyone who has. i was looking at stiegemeier which they specialize in porting eatons but they only talk about svt cobras and lightenings on there website. if im correct the c230 comes with a eaton M45 or something like that do you think that they would still be able to port it and if so how much horse power do you like you could gain or would it be hazards to the car?
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From: The blue white rock, third out.
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There's a good chance it won't do anything, or could cause a loss of power if its not done right. If youre going to port it, get it done by someone who actually has done it, and can point to a dyno to prove it. Otherwise, stick with what currently works.
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Originally Posted by v6killa
Has anyone ever thought about porting there supercharger or do you know anyone who has. i was looking at stiegemeier which they specialize in porting eatons but they only talk about svt cobras and lightenings on there website. if im correct the c230 comes with a eaton M45 or something like that do you think that they would still be able to port it and if so how much horse power do you like you could gain or would it be hazards to the car?
Other cars w/eatons have shown decent increases with the ported S/C. I don't know of anyone who's done it on the M271 or M111 though. If you do it, go to a shop that does the eatons on a regular basis - and understands what needs to be done. It may or may not make gains.
I say find someone who knows the ins and outs of porting the S/C - and talk to them. If they think it would be worth a shot - go for it, and get before/after dyno's.
Outland says "stick with what currently works," but I think it'd be worth looking in to this more. Take a chance, be the guinea pig! We're not going to get any more upgrades if no one is willing to "be the first one."
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Originally Posted by HoustonC230
You're going into uncharted waters here. There's been someone with an SLK on another board (not sure if he's on here) that had his TB done - that gave him improvements. He was considering getting the S/C done as well, but not sure if he did or not.
Other cars w/eatons have shown decent increases with the ported S/C. I don't know of anyone who's done it on the M271 or M111 though. If you do it, go to a shop that does the eatons on a regular basis - and understands what needs to be done. It may or may not make gains.
I say find someone who knows the ins and outs of porting the S/C - and talk to them. If they think it would be worth a shot - go for it, and get before/after dyno's.
Outland says "stick with what currently works," but I think it'd be worth looking in to this more. Take a chance, be the guinea pig! We're not going to get any more upgrades if no one is willing to "be the first one."
Other cars w/eatons have shown decent increases with the ported S/C. I don't know of anyone who's done it on the M271 or M111 though. If you do it, go to a shop that does the eatons on a regular basis - and understands what needs to be done. It may or may not make gains.
I say find someone who knows the ins and outs of porting the S/C - and talk to them. If they think it would be worth a shot - go for it, and get before/after dyno's.
Outland says "stick with what currently works," but I think it'd be worth looking in to this more. Take a chance, be the guinea pig! We're not going to get any more upgrades if no one is willing to "be the first one."
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I remember awhile back, someone was selling their ported stock supercharger on ebay. They claim they got 10 extra horsepower, and the only reason why he is selling it, is cause is a lease car. But than again that's on ebay. Everyone claim their product can make your car faster; just like the chip upgrade on ebay. hehe 
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Originally Posted by HoustonC230
Outland says "stick with what currently works," but I think it'd be worth looking in to this more. Take a chance, be the guinea pig! We're not going to get any more upgrades if no one is willing to "be the first one."
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Originally Posted by Outland
I'm all for having someone else be the test subject. Ive just never seen a ported M45. I think there's still headroom beyond the current solutions, just not sure porting the s/c is really cost effective. If someone's got a ported M45, or knows a company that can point to a dyno, lets talk. Otherwise... I'd take a pass.
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match porting can't hurt, but how much benefit there is on a m111 motor: I have no idea. what is it?....old school hot rod s. any body with a dremel and ***** can do it. just pull the parts and match the shape of the air passage between parts. "polish" is smoothing the air tracts. I once fu a set of '69 351W heads (only 69 and 70 did not have egr teats...a good part to ruin) by going through the casting. I'm guessing that a M111 would not benefit much unless all other paramaters have been maxed out first, as it is we're pushing as much air as the stock fuel system can handle already. the guy in florida who turbo'd his m111 had all kinds of trouble getting the fuel to catch up with the air.
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Originally Posted by hobie
match porting can't hurt, but how much benefit there is on a m111 motor: I have no idea. what is it?....old school hot rod s. any body with a dremel and ***** can do it. just pull the parts and match the shape of the air passage between parts. "polish" is smoothing the air tracts. I once fu a set of '69 351W heads (only 69 and 70 did not have egr teats...a good part to ruin) by going through the casting. I'm guessing that a M111 would not benefit much unless all other paramaters have been maxed out first, as it is we're pushing as much air as the stock fuel system can handle already. the guy in florida who turbo'd his m111 had all kinds of trouble getting the fuel to catch up with the air.
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Port matching is shaving the gaskets, and aligning the edges of the openings so there is no disruption in the air flow. Its comepletely different from porting the S/C. But it has been known to show noticeable gains, depending on the amount of mismatch that existed from the factory
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What he's talking about, is enlarging and sculpting passages and openings in the S/C itself. The theory is that Eaton has designed in some hinderences to air flow in the name of noise reduction...or lackluster design...take your pick. Some have found extra HP by doing so, especially in the larger M62.
Frankly, once youve got the M45 out...why put it back in? Replace it with something more effiecient.
Frankly, once youve got the M45 out...why put it back in? Replace it with something more effiecient.
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Originally Posted by Outland
What he's talking about, is enlarging and sculpting passages and openings in the S/C itself. The theory is that Eaton has designed in some hinderences to air flow in the name of noise reduction...or lackluster design...take your pick. Some have found extra HP by doing so, especially in the larger M62.
Frankly, once youve got the M45 out...why put it back in? Replace it with something more effiecient.
Frankly, once youve got the M45 out...why put it back in? Replace it with something more effiecient.
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Originally Posted by Sauceboy01
What shall he replace it with!?
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so the m62 could be custom fab to fit on but does anyone know if there will be any long term effects and do you think the engine could handle that much horsepower. well i take that back i dont think it will be that much hp but do you think i could take it. and if you were to rebuild the m45 do you think there would be any hp gains there.
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I believe that the primary benefit of a more efficient supercharger on a m111 (that is already pullied) would be throttle response. Some increase in rwhp at rpm max would likely be derived from reduced parasitic power loss. Forcing even more air into the stock motor (from a larger supercharger) seems risky. High boost at high volume has been known to cause fuel delivery issues-which may still be unresolved. Generally speaking, anything over 100 hp/liter on a motor with stock internals is pushing the envelope (especially one that is only twisting 6k). Look at an S2000 at 6k or even a Modena, all the clever engineering and expense to get them to twist to 8k with ease does not open a window to more torque at low/mid rpm (even with variable valve timing). If one were to build a M111 with titanium rods, some high rpm cams and had the ecu spanked for 7k rpm then maybe more air would be a good idea. As it is, I'm pleased that this motor takes the the tweaks it does and never fills the board with threads about gaskets and bearings etc.
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Originally Posted by v6killa
so the m62 could be custom fab to fit on but does anyone know if there will be any long term effects and do you think the engine could handle that much horsepower. well i take that back i dont think it will be that much hp but do you think i could take it. and if you were to rebuild the m45 do you think there would be any hp gains there.
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Originally Posted by hobie
I believe that the primary benefit of a more efficient supercharger on a m111 (that is already pullied) would be throttle response.
Some increase in rwhp at rpm max would likely be derived from reduced parasitic power loss.
Forcing even more air into the stock motor (from a larger supercharger) seems risky. High boost at high volume has been known to cause fuel delivery issues-which may still be unresolved.
Generally speaking, anything over 100 hp/liter on a motor with stock internals is pushing the envelope (especially one that is only twisting 6k).
Look at an S2000 at 6k or even a Modena, all the clever engineering and expense to get them to twist to 8k with ease does not open a window to more torque at low/mid rpm (even with variable valve timing).
If one were to build a M111 with titanium rods, some high rpm cams and had the ecu spanked for 7k rpm then maybe more air would be a good idea. As it is, I'm pleased that this motor takes the the tweaks it does and never fills the board with threads about gaskets and bearings etc.
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Outland, if it wasnt for the fact that I dont have the money, you would be a huge trouble maker! Everytime we get into a discussion about trying new methods (those not tried on the M271 yet) of adding HP, I agree with you 100%, and everytime it makes me wish I had a spare M271 to play with and bench test. Since the SC doesnt bolt right to the block, it can probably be done by a midnight mechanic! If some people want to fund this, I would put in the time! Then would just need some one to tune the ECU (no place on LI or near by that can do this!).
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This is getting interesting, Outland. I guess somebody needs to approach a supercharger shop, Jeg's (speed shop-NHRA titles-big mail order business) is local and they have at least 1 MB (wife's wagon), maybe they can suggest somebody. I'm in for a more efficient blower. You can be the guinea pig for the rest. Sorry to learn about the throttle response issue.
