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Magnuson’s Hammer Supercharger: Some technical details
For those who want an insight on why the Hammer supercharger is so efficient, here is a cross-sectioned assembly. (PDF attached)
Key points:
Adds ~120rwHP in standard kit form on unmodified car
Calibration included for standard kit – custom tunes readily available from our Dealers.
Calibration can be done online via OBDII and Android device – ECU remains in vehicle.
Various enhancement products will be available through Dealers.
Adds >200rwHP with appropriate supporting upgrades (exhaust, injectors, etc)
Includes Magnuson’s 3yr/36,000ml warranty.
CARB certification is being sought for the standard kit – will be available.
MSRP of US$9,995 including calibration
Installs can usually be completed within one day.
Also available as an “Engine Kit” and a “Tuner kit”. POA.
Technical features:
Eaton TVS2300 rotor group
Kit produces 7-8 psi. in standard form on a showroom vehicle
Installs without any metal cutting (no drilling, sawing etc.)
Installs without any wiring being cut – all connections are plug-in
O-rings on all interfaces (leak-free install)
Large CFD-optimised intake with high velocity flow path
Unrestricted rotor discharge port (maximises flow, minimises loss)
Large plenum (equalises flow to all ports)
Long port “runners” for improved fuelling (minimises cross-fire)
Ø55mm bypass plate (bypassed air is also cooled)
Charge Air Coolers utilising F1 technology ensure lowest IAT’s
Extruded multi-rib tube for CAC coolant path (maximises heat extraction)
Louvered CAC fins (reduces pressure drop without sacrificing cooling efficiency)
Large-bore coolant reticulation
OEM-standard quick-connect fittings for coolant
Billet fuel rails
Valley shielding for reduced heat soak
Maintains all OE sensors
Injection moulded Lower Airboxes
Mandrel moulded coolant hoses
Injection moulded intake Couplings
Torx fasteners for OE ease of use
Utilises OE throttle bodies
Upgrade options available (pulleys, injectors, plug-in injector wiring adaptors, etc)
Magnuson has produced more supercharger kits for the aftermarket than any other manufacturer, is TS/ISO quality certified supplying global OEM's, and is looking forward to serving the AMG community with the best superchargers & support. We work closely with many suppliers of ancillary upgrade products to ensure total performance solutions. www.magnusonproducts.com
Thanks for posting this. Have there been any installs in North America? Also, do we need to through a dealer? There are a few here in the North East, but might someone who has some experience with an M156.
What is the differences between this and Wiestec SC Statge 1 that is also carb legal? I see the major difference is price but beyond the obvious what else?
There are a few "pilot" installs in NA, although they are mostly on the West coast. However, I think there is one in NJ.
Although we can sell direct (the superchargers are built in our Ventura CA facility), Dealer installs are recommended & required for warranty.
PM me, or email via Ken.Nunn@magnusonproducts.com for dealer options on the East coast.
What is the differences between this and Wiestec SC Statge 1 that is also carb legal? I see the major difference is price but beyond the obvious what else?
What is the differences between this and Weistec SC Stage 1 that is also carb legal? I see the major difference is price but beyond the obvious what else?
Weistec Engineering is a good company and has developed their supercharger to be a sound product over many years. Magnuson has great respect for what Weistec has achieved.
The differences between the two supercharger systems are vast - they are based on entirely different concepts, technologies, and design philosophies.
In addition to the features highlighted in the image above, the Magnuson solution has:
An integral design – the entire supercharger was designed specifically for the M156 from a clean sheet. It has been a no-compromise approach utilising the best materials and latest technologies. It has been styled to be consistent with an OEM installation.
Eaton TVS2300 based – the most efficient positive displacement rotors system; the same supercharger technology used in factory-supercharged GM, Audi, Jaguar, and Ford vehicles. Eaton TVS-based rotors are quieter, run cooler, and are more efficient then any other supercharging technology available.
Discharge-up configuration – for best cooling & airflow distribution with the least torturous charge path.
Vacuum operated bypass – has minimal parasitic loss and heat during cruise as the Roots supercharger does not compress when not needed.
Dual CAC's (Charge Air Coolers) – utilises F1 thermal control technology to ensure the IAT's remain as low as possible.
OEM positioned injectors – ensuring the fuel atomisation is ideally placed for maximum burn across the rev range.
Plug-n-play install – utilising existing mounting points for all brackets & fasteners. No splicing into wires or drilling into metal. Even the large LTR (Low Temperature Radiator) is installed without removing the front bar. An install can usually be completed in 1 day.
Calibration via the OBDII port – the tune can be loaded without removing the ECU.
3-year/36,000 mile warranty – Magnuson believes in its products and proves it by unequalled support.
Magnuson designs, develops, and builds supercharger systems utilising the best technologies available.
We have no intention of being a "one-stop-shop" for all things AMG – but we are the best at what we do.
.... I assume your kits will fit RHD cars no problem? What do you recommend in terms of headers?
I've got iPE Headers, will I be able to re-use those? ...
Yes - the kit is designed to fit both RHD & LHD.
Yes - IPE headers can be re-used. (I have IPE on my Coupe).
As suggested above, DPE also have RHD headers as do X-Force. I am told that the Benzworks (California) product may also be RHD-compatible.
Yes - the kit is designed to fit both RHD & LHD.
Yes - IPE headers can be re-used. (I have IPE on my Coupe).
As suggested above, DPE also have RHD headers as do X-Force. I am told that the Benzworks (California) product may also be RHD-compatible.
what do you think of the design in the IPE headers
do you think there are holding back power in there design?
what do you think of the design in the IPE headers
do you think there are holding back power in there design?
Without doing back-to-back testing I would only be guessing.
The IPE head-to-headers transition is nice & they are well made, but they are not tuned length & I have not done any real performance analysis on the design. I ceramic coated mine.
Without doing back-to-back testing I would only be guessing.
The IPE head-to-headers transition is nice & they are well made, but they are not tuned length & I have not done any real performance analysis on the design. I ceramic coated mine.
i know its in side the collector thats the problem dont get me wrong they work but who knows they may cause damage in the future
Without doing back-to-back testing I would only be guessing.
The IPE head-to-headers transition is nice & they are well made, but they are not tuned length & I have not done any real performance analysis on the design. I ceramic coated mine.
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its in side the collector thats the problem dont get me wrong they work but who knows they may cause damage in the future
