SuperCharger Break In Period??

Dimitrios

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had the car out yesterday and noticed a loud whinny noise at around 4k RPMs? it used to make the sound before too but now its just louder and at a higher pitch. noise seems to come out from the center vents. car has only a 5lb pulley. is it possible charger is broken in or is there not such a thing? thanks
 

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1TONY1 could probably give you some insight.

I don't think there's much of a break in for the blower though.
 

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There's no break in.
I doubt there's anything wrong with the blower, but check the oil level and keep an ear out to be safe (look at the regular engine accessories too).
Of all 250+ compressors we've used, only 2 were timed improperly from the manufacturer (Autorotor).
When the cars were started, they actually made a ticking noise from the lobes hitting each other.
Both were replaced under warranty and I think we had to eat some labor at the shops that did them.
We've never seen one develop a problem with use, except for the one that ate a throttle body screw head that had broken off.
The higher the boost, the more the whine sound is pronounced.
Under full throttle, the car will sound like a jet in front, even with 5 psi.

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Sean
 

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were you guys on 27 on sat ? V10 and me were in cigar bar when I guy walked in love our vipers and said he just saw another yellow one on 27 with two balck ones and the yellow one said 550HP.........D ??
 

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Ahhh she ran great..the two of us were boosting 2 or 3 times..we were flying...ask Scott el presidente... :headbang:
Ah, yeah! I sure didn't hear anything. But the HP SURE was there! ;)

'Cept for some Porsche.
 

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were you guys on 27 on sat ? V10 and me were in cigar bar when I guy walked in love our vipers and said he just saw another yellow one on 27 with two balck ones and the yellow one said 550HP.........D ??


I confess that was us....
 

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were you guys on 27 on sat ? V10 and me were in cigar bar when I guy walked in love our vipers and said he just saw another yellow one on 27 with two balck ones and the yellow one said 550HP.........D ??
Christ....one was SAPPHIRE BLUE...NOT BLACK! :rolleyes: :D
 

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hey "D" I am getting my drivers itch back I think we need to cruise.........by the way at 150 you dont even hear the motor screw the brake in
 

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damnnnnnnnnnn sounds like fun I would have except I was off to see the wizard you know otherwise I would have been there......putting cat back in :)
 
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