Sorry I am not in the business of video production.

 

i personally like the whine... i have a g35 with the stillen kit on it, also an eaton sc...... i look forward to that whine...... you don't have an installer in the socal area do you?

 

Doc Porsche - I agree with you . We have also done many Vortech style SC here and they still have a blowing whistle noise. Anyways...I do have some companies in SoCal we work with. We are a 5 hour drive from LA. We can arrange to have the vehicle shipped here and save you on the labor. Contact me to discuss.

 

Doc. Although Vivid is 5 hours from LA, your return trip will be less.

 

I have drive to LA a GAZILLION times. No matter if I drive 80 or 100 I cannot break 5.5 hours. Maybe it is my 7yr old bladder

 

[quote=vividracing;2007744]Vivid Racing has teamed up with TPC Racing to offer their well proven bolt on 100 horsepower supercharger kit at a special rate.

***$8650*** including the Porsche OEM GT3 Center Radiator Kit and Ground Shipping in the USA. No Tax, No Shipping Cost, No Hassles. TPC warranties their kits and Vivid Racing gives you a lifetime warranty on labor.

This group buy price is for a minimum of 5 kits sold. So if you want one, tell your friends! Retail price is $10,900 in addition to the $600 Center GT3 Radiator Kit.

Many of you have talked about the price of the supercharger kits being to expensive for the price of the car, so this is what we worked out to bring them down in price. This group buy price is good for all purchases made till 9/30/08. Once all 5 kits or more are sold, shipping time is 3-4 weeks. We WILL and DO ship internationally.

Read about the TPC Supercharger on our Porsche 996 C2 in Total 911 Magazine Here - http://www.vividracing.com/forums/pr...-vr-996sc.html



Lets Learn about the TPC Supercharger Kit for the Porsche 996C2 -
A long time ago I came across TPC superchargers and wonder what their deal was. They reappeared to me when I was at SEMA in 2005 and I saw the supercharger kit in person on a yellow 997. At one point I said I was totally satisfied with my 996 and I would not touch it. I got the bug and wanted more power. With the cost of Turbo 996’s still up there, I wanted another solution, I wanted to do something that most people don’t see, and I wanted to show what Vivid Racing is capable of doing in the Porsche world.

Making a call to Mike Levitas of TPC put Vivid Racing in motion with a project. Shortly there after a 996 Supercharger Kit appeared and the install process was ready to begin. The idea behind the kit is good. Using a Eaton supercharger similar to OEM’s like Ford, Jaguar, Mercedes, gives for good consistant power. The air to water intercooler was engineered well and the overall packaging was on point. Enter Vivid Racing…

After doing some pulls on our Mustang dyno, our car made about 230 rear wheel horsepower. The supercharger kit was expected to add about a 100 horsepower. Diving into the car and removing components and installing the kit was definitely a TEDIOUS task. Like most aftermarket parts, there is always a little something you have to do, and that is why you pay to have it installed correctly. The total labor time was about 20-25 hours.

Their cooling system utilizes the factory GT3 3rd radiator kit. We already had the 3rd radiator kit to keep the cars temps down since we are in AZ. So we utilized a PWR cooler which we side mounted as seen in our pictures. Now we have the ability of perfect engine cooling and supercharger cooling. With a fresh oil change and some new spark plugs it was time to fire it up. We turned the key and were golden. Some revs of the engine told us that there was a supercharger that was ready to rip.

Moving the car to the dyno, it was time to get some power. The piggyback ECU that is available with the kits is pretuned using the UniChip Piggyback ECU for either 91octane or 93octane. The UniChip is a basic fuel controller that works with the stock ECU to control the air fuel ratio. Once on the dyno, we ran the car which made 330 rear wheel horsepower on 91 octane.
I had been personally running around in the car as a daily driver for about 5 months. We even ran this car from AZ to UT to LV then to LA and back to AZ on the 2006 US Leg of the Gumball 3000. The car always stayed cool on the temperature gauge and drove very linear. The Eaton supercharger does have a whine to it, but produces the 5-6psi of boost immediately delivery great drivability.

The only additional mod required for this system is an aftermarket Exhaust. The kit is complete and includes everything you need to run it. Check out the install photos here - Vivid Racing - Racing Gallery - Project 996 Gets Blown!

Take a listen to the TPC Supercharger on our short PROMO video we made -
YouTube - TPC Supercharger Porsche 996 C2

Why a positive displacement supercharger?
Power, Reliability, and Easy Maintenance have made the Positive Displacement Superchargers the primary choice of every OEM manufacturer producing supercharged vehicles from Mercedes to Ford. A positive displacement supercharger provides lag-free performance at lower boost without the need for internal engine modifications. The end result, an affordable, reliable, high-yield, performance upgrade available for those seeking high-performance and every-day driveability.

Why share Oil?
Unlike the cheaper centrifugal style superchargers, the Positive Displacement Superchargers are completely self-contained and have their own synthetic oil supply. The TPC 996 Supercharger Kit features a bolt-on design which does not require internal engine or major chassis modifications. The 996 Supercharger Kit also includes a large liquid-to-air intercooler to keep your charge air temperatures cool in the relentless summer heat.
The 996 3.4L/ Supercharger Kit yields an impressive 378 H.P. and 343lbs./ft. torque to the tire on a DynoJet! This makes 434 H.P. at the crank! (Rated on a 3.4L engine)

Kit is available for the 99-04 Porsche 996 Carrera C2 or C4. All results are on a 6 speed manual transmission car. Kit includes everything needed for installation including the piggyback ECU upgrade, intake, supercharger, intercooler, and all hardware and fittings. This kit is very reliable, safe, and daily driveable for everyday use.

Vivid Racing is an authorized installation center and dealer of TPC Supercharger kits. We can arrange transportation of your vehicle to and from Vivid Racing for installation, dyno tuning and testing, and final build of your vehicle.

If you want your Supercharger Installed by the Pros - We will give you 30% off the normal labor rate.


How much ballpark is installation?

 

20-25 hours for install. So lets say retail of $2500 max. So with the discount that would be $1750. Dont forget when you bring the car to us, you get a FREE before and after dyno run too. If you dropped the car off on a Monday it would be ready Friday.

 

Are there any qualified installers for the TPC SC in the Delaware / Philadelphia area?

 

TPC is located in Maryland so yes

 

sounds nice.....

 

Got your PM. Will send you a quote in the AM!

 

thanks

 

Reply sent.

 

I have to agree...the video should really stir the senses(which it doesn't) !
I do understand that you are not in the video business but the promo video should have someone drivin' that car to redline to show how fast it is..not someone on a sunday drive(please do not take offense)!

I personally LOVE the sound of it...I had a Kenne bell on a Jeep grand cherokee years ago and couldn't keep my foot out of it(due to the sound).
I know there is really no comparison except for the sound of the charger !

Do yourself and us(Porsche community) a favour,take that car somewhere safe and OPEN it up and re-video it !
Just my $.02.

Again,just meant to help !

Stacy

 

Thanks for the feedback. I have not owned that car in 2 years Maybe Lowstro9 can do it on his. I had the MIC to close to the engine and poor video. But that should not stop those the are truly interested in 110 bolt on horsepower!