Supercharger install 9+lb boost! Full build

[donalds]

Then we used a couple of screws to hold it together.

 

[donalds]

After that we painted it and used spray adhesive on the one side to make the pipe tape stick better, and boy it did.

 

[donalds]

Then we started to fully fitting it under the hood to be sure there was a good seal to the hood.

I hope you guys like it, now only the air from behind the headlight will go into the filter.

 

[donalds]

So we noticed that the belt tentioner was on its looses side and we didn't want to go looking for another belt, that can be a PTA.

We didn't want to spend a ton of money on a custom pulley so we went looking for an OEM style pulley.
After looking on the internet we found this,
Dayco - Dayco Idler/Tensioner Pulleys
so we measured our old pulley and it was 30mm thick, and 90mm diameter, with the bearing id being 17mm.

 

[donalds]

so we ordered a new pulley with a 100mm diameter instead of 90mm

 

[donalds]

this is what we were left with when we replaced the pulley
now it it in the middle
and this is how it is tracking in the idler pulley
before

after

 

[donalds]

update

 

[donalds]

Update

We took off the intake cover and noticed a bit of oil in there
Oil will lower my octane so I thought oil catch can so I bought a cheep one to experiment with if it works and catching oil depending on how much I will buy a larger can opinions are great

 

[donalds]

So it's been 9 days or so caught some oil sludge

 

[CDW6212R]

That's not very much, great for a boosted engine in nine days. That engine doesn't need that for that small amount, though it's nice to be able to catch it.

 

[donalds]

In need of advice I want to install a accurate low boost gauge

Must be reasonable cost
0-15 psi range
And accurate
Don't trust a digital gauge for this application
I was thinking this

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00JPJHS1Q/ref=ox_sc_act_image_2?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0009RUXPG/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

Any input comments and suggestions is encouraged
Thanks

 

[BrooklynBay]

Amazon.com: 15 psi gauge
These aren't really intended for this purpose but they are low cost, read 15 psi, and could be used.

 

[BrooklynBay]

This isn't as cheap as the other ones but it's nice, and is designed to read boost pressure as well as vacuum: https://www.amazon.com/GlowShift-Ti...?keywords=15+psi+gauge&qid=1573831050&sr=8-19

 

[donalds]

This isn't as cheap as the other ones but it's nice, and is designed to read boost pressure as well as vacuum: https://www.amazon.com/GlowShift-Ti...?keywords=15+psi+gauge&qid=1573831050&sr=8-19

I looked into this gauge the reviews are all over the place some say off by 2 psi +/- thanks for looking btw

 

[Dono]

I think this is the one I'll be going with on my next build. I really like having vacuum also.

 

[Blown]

Vacuum/Boost gauge to max 20lbs. I'd like an accurate gauge that would read to 10lbs. I couldn't find anything, might need to go outside the auto industry to find a one........

 

[CDW6212R]

I think this is the one I'll be going with on my next build. I really like having vacuum also.
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I like that one too, plus it's now at $62 and has 15 reviews for the item I found on Amazon.

 

[donalds]

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000UO96ZQ/ref=ox_sc_act_image_2?smid=A3Q5L29ROA0I31&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0095Z2C2A/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?smid=A3Q5L29ROA0I31&psc=1

Here is a option on a digital one I'm kinda considering

 

[410Fortune]

inexpensive and accurate manual boost gauges
I have a cheapo bosch that I use to test things like the small Yanmar turbo diesel and the 7.3 trucks around here
Works fantastic for $30
bosch manual boost gauge - Google Search
hook up the hose and know what your boost is

 

[Blown]

I am going to get something like this. It ain't pretty but I will use it to see how accurate the pretty gauge is.