Supercharger on a high mileage NC?

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Tim 707
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Supercharger on a high mileage NC?

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My 2010 daily driver is going on 120K. Runs great, doesn't burn or leak oil. Anyone with any insight as to whether supercharging is a viable option on an NC engine with this many miles? The alternative would be a new 2.5. SCing seems like a bit more power/dollar, but it certainly woudn't work out that way if the motor only has another 75k left in it.

Thanks...Tim
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Re: Supercharger on a high mileage NC?

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Generally we suggest the motor be 75k or younger for new supercharger install.

Thus, my suggestion is a fresh 2.5
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Re: Supercharger on a high mileage NC?

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Thanks Brian,

What's commonly the weak link in older motors? Bottom end? heads?

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Bottom end pretty good in the 2010, head is good too, but rings are already pretty worn at the mileage you have, all the seals really...
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