AlexCampbell · Dec 23, 2021

Hello,
I was wondering if I could put a AMR500 supercharger on my landy. The engine is rebuilt and I have a Weber 38/38 and a custom exhaust. I know the other options are porting the engine head or putting a acr camshaft but it’s a much cheaper way with the supercharger in my country. Am all ears of your ideas and opinions.

chrisstdt · Dec 23, 2021

I should think that would be a good way to blow up the engine and / or gearbox and snap half shafts !

AlexCampbell · Dec 23, 2021

chrisstdt said:
I should think that would be a good way to blow up the engine and / or gearbox and snap half shafts !

Wouldn’t it handle though 6 psi ?

kermit_rr · Dec 23, 2021

How would you add the extra fuel?

AlexCampbell · Dec 23, 2021

kermit_rr said:
How would you add the extra fuel?

Already have an electric fuel pump

kermit_rr · Dec 23, 2021

Your Weber can't alter fuel based on boost though

Turboman · Dec 23, 2021

AlexCampbell said:
Wouldn’t it handle though 6 psi ?

Maybe for a while, but all the gains would be lost in the power used to drive the blower.

AlexCampbell · Dec 23, 2021

Turboman said:
Maybe for a while, but all the gains would be lost in the power used to drive the blower.

You are talking about the parasitic lost right ? But still I would have more power than before

AlexCampbell · Dec 23, 2021

kermit_rr said:
Your Weber can't alter fuel based on boost though

I’ve seen other people with this carb having supercharger though ?

Turboman · Dec 23, 2021

AlexCampbell said:
You are talking about the parasitic lost right ? But still I would have more power than before

Mechanical loss in the drivetrain for the supercharger.

Maybe a fraction, but only about as much as fitting a 2.5 petrol.

It is a Series, they aren't meant to be fast.

AlexCampbell · Dec 23, 2021

kermit_rr said:
Your Weber can't alter fuel based on boost though

There’s a blow through kit for it online too

AlexCampbell · Dec 23, 2021

Turboman said:
Mechanical loss in the drivetrain for the supercharger.

Maybe a fraction, but only about as much as fitting a 2.5 petrol.

It is a Series, they aren't meant to be fast.

I don’t wanna be fast I want the power at off roading or when I need it !

kermit_rr · Dec 23, 2021

AlexCampbell said:
I don’t wanna be fast I want the power at off roading or when I need it !

Fit a better carburettor then

Turboman · Dec 23, 2021

AlexCampbell said:
I don’t wanna be fast I want the power at off roading or when I need it !

A Series is pretty good off road standard. I know, I have driven thousands and thousands of miles in them.

The driver is the main factor, as in all driving.

AlexCampbell · Dec 23, 2021

kermit_rr said:
Fit a better carburettor then

Hahah I just put that on this summer I mean major difference than stock

AlexCampbell · Dec 23, 2021

Turboman said:
A Series is pretty good off road standard. I know, I have driven thousands and thousands of miles in them.

The driver is the main factor, as in all driving.

Yea definitely I won’t argue with that anyways the off road capability of the series is great but still just want that boost. If i had the money I would have swap it with a diesel turbo but no money honey!

Turboman · Dec 23, 2021

AlexCampbell said:
Hahah I just put that on this summer I mean major difference than stock

If you want to spend money, fit a locking diff in the rear axle, that will get you much further than messing around with the engine.

AlexCampbell · Dec 23, 2021

Turboman said:
If you want to spend money, fit a locking diff in the rear axle, that will get you much further than messing around with the engine.

Thought of that too it is in my to do list but still to expensive for a college student money

kermit_rr · Dec 23, 2021

AlexCampbell said:
Hahah I just put that on this summer I mean major difference than stock

A properly tuned SU carb will make a big difference, if you can get one

Turboman · Dec 23, 2021

AlexCampbell said:
Thought of that too it is in my to do list but still to expensive for a college student money

If you buy a Detroit locker, and fit it in your own diff, they aren't actually a lot of money. You can sometimes get them, or ARBs, second hand, sometimes already installed in an axle. Look around on the net.

I doubt if any of those will be as expensive as supercharging a Series engine, and your engine is more likely to survive.
Your vehicle will also hold it's value as well.

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