Why don't more people use the GruppeM supercharger?

[b18psi]

From what I see on ScienceofSpeed's website is that the GruppeM S/C is about the same cost as the Comptech unit? Is their a reason people are not using the GruppeM version? I assume you would have to wait at least a month to get it shipped from Japan.

 

[RON98]

more people talk about comptech.

 

[b18psi]

Does the GruppeM make more or less power than the Comptech?

 

[docjohn]

Just my personal opinion,after seeing only one in person,and being on track with it: looks too cumbersome ie, not stealth.It did not seem to push the car forward any quicker than my na 3.0 liter.

 

[TampaBayNSX-R]

I'm sure the boosted car was making more power than you John...you were probably just getting on the gas earlier during corner exits! :wink:

 

[docjohn]

Drats,fooled again :wink:

 

[D'Ecosse]

.... looks too cumbersome ie, not stealth......

This is probably the single biggest detractor (also IMO) - it pretty much fills the rear window.

http://www.nsxprime.com/forums/showpost.php?p=375518&postcount=12


http://www.nsxprime.com/forums/showpost.php?p=431384&postcount=2

 

[donwon]

I would also guess that them not making it anymore would also limit the users

 

[ediddynsx]

the gruppe m one costs more and also it is not carb legal like comptechs also it does not sit flush in the engine bay (sticks out like a sore thumb).......talk to jon martin if you want to know more about the gruppe m supercharger and its products........310-539-3636 SouthBay Acura.

 

[AR]

Is it OBD2 compatible?

Cheers

AR

 

[dave22]

The roots-style blower is less efficient, and intake temps could shoot through the roof on a setup like that.

But it sure looks cool.

 

[nsx-animal]

Last I heard the KIT is of production. NO MORE....

 

[The Kid]

I wonder if you could "clean" up that kit a little bit? Maybe more effective with better plumbing

 

[ROWB_1]

That thing just looks scary. Who needs stealth with that thing to ward off ricers?

 

[slashmatt]

The "kit" really isn't out of production. The actual supercharger they used, however, is out of production. Until they find a suitable replacement, they can't sell any more kits. I went through all of this about four or five months ago. My NSX tech, Mike Alcalde in Miami, has installed a few of them and he really praises them for their flat torque curves. The price was alright too, but it's unobtainable as a new product as of a few months ago. You should have seen some of the funny letters I got from Japan trying to tell me about the issues in English. Regardless, I would love them to find a suitable replacement for the supercharger. I was ready to buy one at the time and would again if I could.

 

[PAL]

The roots-style blower is less efficient, and intake temps could shoot through the roof on a setup like that.

But it sure looks cool.

I agree man i think they thing looks crazy sick! I wouldnt mind that its big and everything, that intake especially is amazing.