3L Duratec Supercharger Development Thread

[Blackcoog]

This thread has come a long way. Initially I started out with kit from Thomas Knight (pile o' crap), yes the electric supercharger guy. After quickly realizing I could build a better kit myself I began working on a new kit. The development of the kit is documented in the following pages. The kit was finished and is being sold here on our website:

http://www.3LDuratec.com

Quick Table of contents linking posts with pictures, dyno sheet, and video:

-Page 22: First pictures of the kit
-Page 24: Completely installed
-Page 30: After miles put on
-Page 34: After new belt routing (running off crank vs powersteering)
-Page 40: After adding intercooler (needed only when boosting past 7psi)
-Page 45: Dyno Numbers Finally!!! (325whp and 277wtq)
-Page 48: Finalized kit as sold on www.3LDuratec.com
-Page 51: First video of kit on a SVT Contour
-Page 52: Cold air intake added
-Page 53: Customized battery bracket for coolant tank, oil catch can, and distribution box

For even more info see: Andyman's 3L Duratec Supercharger build thread

Teaser picture of final product:

[jrak123]

I'll give you 27.34 for a kit

[streetfamemlf]

Well it is def. is a good idea for people that want to buy the kit from mr. knight, from experience it would have been nice for everything to be included in the kit. BTW Blackcoog can you give me the dimensions for that tank i wanna see if i can get one made completely from stratch instead of buying the WR tank. Also I think if you offer this alot more s/c kits will be sold since everything will be bolt up and go.

[nadthomas]

A true bolt on kit, that is even better quality, sign me up. Of course it depends on price. I have been seriously considering some F/I, but I would not be in any condition to drop that kind of cash until the spring. I'm about tapped out for this year.

[GrandMasterKhan]

Sounds like a plan. Every since the beginning of the TK kit and his "I know my product works" mentalitly i have been like Uhhhhh.

I wouldnt mind a well put together kit since I am looking for FI soon. I'll support any ideas you may have.

[edean37]

id also be intrested in a direct bolt on kit....i have to make this atx 3L a little faster.....ill help in any way that i can ....

heck you can even send me the first prototype kit for free and ill try it out for ya lol

[wadespencer99]

So we'd buy the TK kit, plus an upgrade kit from you? Or you want to basically become a dealer for the TK kit, and add your own stuff?

I'd be interested in seeing a price and comparing it with the pros/cons/price of doing a turbo. I'm not interested at this minute, but I'm sure my Cougar will be boosted at some point...I just don't know which route I will want to go.

[Blackcoog]

I'm meeting with a engineering firm tomorrow to go over a few things. I'll let you know how it goes. I'm aiming more for a new kit than just upgrades to the TK kit.

[GrandMasterKhan]

So is this kit in its stock 2.5L form even capable of working properly?

[BigBalledOX]

You doubt the great Thomas Knight, Kenny?

Blackcoog, depending on what you can put together, I'd be potentially interested.