My M62 Supercharger Build & DIY-How To - Subaru Impreza GC8 & RS Forum & Community: RS25.com

**Skidd** · 11-08-2008, 03:16 PM

I guess now is as good a time as any to let the cat out of the bag. Behold my "redevil" inspired Supercharger Project!
Link to Shanes Supercharger Build

-- Photo Updates with most recent.

Well, this thread originally started life as a "letting the cat out of the bag" thread about my Supercharger build. That explains the bunch of the early posts if you continue to read. But, eventually I succeeded in installing an M62 supercharger onto my 00RS. Now, this thread really represents a log of this build. You can see the entire build on my build site (^ above link) and follow some of the fun in this thread. Plus, feel free to ask any questions you may have about this build in here. I didn't do this supercharger build for just myself, I also tried to provide as much info as I could so others can duplicate it. My goal was to create a low cost reproducable supercharger setup for the EJ Subaru.

Here is an example of one of my bracket design drawings, and the 3 main brackets installed.

All of which are available on my build site.

Videos:
First Startup
YouTube - April 19 2009 - Supercharged Impreza Initial Startup

2nd startup... this time WITH all 4 plug wires attached.

YouTube - April 19 2009 - Supercharged Impreza 2nd startup (with all 4 plug wires this time)

Just a drive around the block. And a couple of lbs of boost.
YouTube - April 19, 2009 - Supercharged Impreza - First Drive, just around my block

New Pulley 5psi of boost... first drive
YouTube - May 10,2009 - 5psi first drive 01

New Pulley 5psi of Boost 2nd drive
YouTube - May 10,2009 - 5psi first drive 02

First Supercharged AutoX. Here is my fast-run (and last run) of the day.
YouTube - SASCA 05 07 2009 run 07

Same Autox, See if anybody can guess what happened in runs #2 and #4? Is is a vid of #4
YouTube - SASCA 05 07 2009 run 04

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Edited: Changed thread title and 1st post content to more reflect what is really going on here.
Edited: Added AutoX videos.
Edited: Modified OP to reflect current state of the build.

**NW OBS** · 11-08-2008, 03:36 PM

Very interesting...

**DukeCitySubie** · 11-08-2008, 03:43 PM

Ju lucky bastad! Very nice!

SubySal · 11-08-2008, 03:45 PM

I'm onboard...

I've been pondering an SC build forever. I love the idea of instant power for autocross and to just go the road less traveled, but I'm worried about throttle response suffering with the SC's added load. I'm excited to hear your input once finished Skidd.

**Skidd** · 11-08-2008, 03:56 PM

I don't expect throttle response to be a major issue. I'm doing one thing a little different than the norm. Even though it's a fixed displacement SC, I'm going with a blow through design. So, the TB will remain close to the intake tract for good response. And, I'll be adding a CBV (compressor bypass valve) between the SC and the TB. One easy thing about my car being a MAP car is that I can actually vent the CBV to atmo if I want. Also, one of my side goals with this build is to keep is really simple.

P.S. Anybody truely keen on this kida stuff should pick up "Supercharged" by Corky Bell. yeah, the same guy that did "Maximum Boost". Good read.

boxcar · 11-08-2008, 04:01 PM

I miss my supercharger

it was a blast to autocross, I'm sure you'll enjoy it!

Although teh swap is nice too

cessna · 11-08-2008, 04:12 PM

This should be interesting to follow. Good luck with the build

**JWalker** · 11-08-2008, 06:56 PM

Flat4 + Blower whine = music to the ears

Letze · 11-08-2008, 07:28 PM

You devil you... :P Always nice to see a clean build like this being different in this case is to your advantage cant wait to hear how it helps in the parking lots!

**The Scooby** · 11-08-2008, 07:37 PM

funny i see your thread right now, i just bought a M62 off craigslist today for $200 with the pully and brackets.

and im thinking of running a PP6, modded injectors, walbro 255, RRFPR, and a modded WRX top mount for the intercooler and stock WRX bypass valve, with the stock MAF before the SC.

11-08-2008, 03:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
Skidd Elite Moderator Car: '00RS+'04FXT Fav Mod: Supercharger My: Subaru Parts My: Subaru Blog Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: SA-TX (Hoser Expat) Trader Rating: (3) Posts: 5,342	My M62 Supercharger Build & DIY-How To I guess now is as good a time as any to let the cat out of the bag. Behold my "redevil" inspired Supercharger Project! Link to Shanes Supercharger Build -- Photo Updates with most recent. Well, this thread originally started life as a "letting the cat out of the bag" thread about my Supercharger build. That explains the bunch of the early posts if you continue to read. But, eventually I succeeded in installing an M62 supercharger onto my 00RS. Now, this thread really represents a log of this build. You can see the entire build on my build site (^ above link) and follow some of the fun in this thread. Plus, feel free to ask any questions you may have about this build in here. I didn't do this supercharger build for just myself, I also tried to provide as much info as I could so others can duplicate it. My goal was to create a low cost reproducable supercharger setup for the EJ Subaru. Here is an example of one of my bracket design drawings, and the 3 main brackets installed. All of which are available on my build site. Videos: First Startup YouTube - April 19 2009 - Supercharged Impreza Initial Startup 2nd startup... this time WITH all 4 plug wires attached. YouTube - April 19 2009 - Supercharged Impreza 2nd startup (with all 4 plug wires this time) Just a drive around the block. And a couple of lbs of boost. YouTube - April 19, 2009 - Supercharged Impreza - First Drive, just around my block New Pulley 5psi of boost... first drive YouTube - May 10,2009 - 5psi first drive 01 New Pulley 5psi of Boost 2nd drive YouTube - May 10,2009 - 5psi first drive 02 First Supercharged AutoX. Here is my fast-run (and last run) of the day. YouTube - SASCA 05 07 2009 run 07 Same Autox, See if anybody can guess what happened in runs #2 and #4? Is is a vid of #4 YouTube - SASCA 05 07 2009 run 04 --- Edited: Changed thread title and 1st post content to more reflect what is really going on here. Edited: Added AutoX videos. Edited: Modified OP to reflect current state of the build. __________________ No no, light speed is too slow! We need LUDICROUS SPEED! (now in Supercharged flavor) Last edited by Skidd; 01-04-2010 at 09:11 AM.. Reason: Updated to reflect true thread content

11-08-2008, 03:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
NW OBS Voted Most Annoying Car: 05 Black OBS "WTF ~ Two Tone?" Fav Mod: Delta 2000 Cams ~ SWEEET! My: Subaru Parts My: Subaru Blog Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: 'Baja Oregon' Trader Rating: (2) Posts: 6,209	Very interesting... __________________ "Faster... FASTER! Until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death!" ~ Hunter S. Thompson

11-08-2008, 03:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
DukeCitySubie Premium Member Car: MYGC6/MY08 STi Stage II Fav Mod: My Sister's new GC :-) My: Subaru Parts My: Subaru Blog Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Steel City PA Trader Rating: (7) Posts: 6,129	Ju lucky bastad! Very nice! __________________ A dream only lasts so long, and then it becomes a fantasy.

11-08-2008, 03:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
SubySal 2.0L Turbo Car: '04 RS PBP w/ Black Tarmacs Fav Mod: Air/Oil separator My: Subaru Parts Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Colorado Springs Trader Rating: (0) Posts: 1,616	I'm onboard... I've been pondering an SC build forever. I love the idea of instant power for autocross and to just go the road less traveled, but I'm worried about throttle response suffering with the SC's added load. I'm excited to hear your input once finished Skidd. __________________ .... time has little to do with infinity and jelly donuts.

11-08-2008, 03:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
Skidd Elite Moderator Car: '00RS+'04FXT Fav Mod: Supercharger My: Subaru Parts My: Subaru Blog Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: SA-TX (Hoser Expat) Trader Rating: (3) Posts: 5,342	I don't expect throttle response to be a major issue. I'm doing one thing a little different than the norm. Even though it's a fixed displacement SC, I'm going with a blow through design. So, the TB will remain close to the intake tract for good response. And, I'll be adding a CBV (compressor bypass valve) between the SC and the TB. One easy thing about my car being a MAP car is that I can actually vent the CBV to atmo if I want. Also, one of my side goals with this build is to keep is really simple. P.S. Anybody truely keen on this kida stuff should pick up "Supercharged" by Corky Bell. yeah, the same guy that did "Maximum Boost". Good read. __________________ No no, light speed is too slow! We need LUDICROUS SPEED! (now in Supercharged flavor)

11-08-2008, 04:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
boxcar 3.3L Car: 99 2.5 rs bdp Fav Mod: wrx swap My: Subaru Parts My: Subaru Blog Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: mechanicsburg PA Trader Rating: (6) Posts: 743	I miss my supercharger it was a blast to autocross, I'm sure you'll enjoy it! Although teh swap is nice too __________________ "Never kiss a girl whose brothers have knife scars."

11-08-2008, 04:12 PM	#7 (permalink)
cessna 3.3L Car: '99 Impreza 2.5RS Coupe Black My: Subaru Parts My: Subaru Blog Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Central Jersey Trader Rating: (4) Posts: 595	This should be interesting to follow. Good luck with the build __________________ Impreza '99 RS Black

11-08-2008, 06:56 PM	#8 (permalink)
JWalker Little Friend... Car: 2001 RSTI Fav Mod: SunRoofDelete My: Subaru Parts My: Subaru Blog Join Date: May 2008 Location: Carlsbad Trader Rating: (17) Posts: 3,100	Flat4 + Blower whine = music to the ears

11-08-2008, 07:28 PM	#9 (permalink)
Letze 3.3L Car: 98 2.5RS ~ EJ257D Hybrid Fav Mod: Ghetto Ones My: Subaru Parts Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Roanoke, VA Trader Rating: (2) Posts: 714	You devil you... :P Always nice to see a clean build like this being different in this case is to your advantage cant wait to hear how it helps in the parking lots!

11-08-2008, 07:37 PM	#10 (permalink)
The Scooby BOOST IN REVERSE!!!! Car: MY99 GF8, MY86 Lifted/EJ'ed Fav Mod: Boost, Suspension My: Subaru Parts My: Subaru Blog Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Seattle, WA Trader Rating: (4) Posts: 1,914	funny i see your thread right now, i just bought a M62 off craigslist today for $200 with the pully and brackets. and im thinking of running a PP6, modded injectors, walbro 255, RRFPR, and a modded WRX top mount for the intercooler and stock WRX bypass valve, with the stock MAF before the SC. __________________ George of the Jungle: that way you can bust up in her and no babies pop out.

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