Superchargers  

Race car performance
SC supercharger systems transform your car to Supercar performance, the power of the SC450/SC500 being comparative to cars running in the Tuscan Challenge race series, that’s quick.
With around 360hp+ of very usable performance the driver can experience race car levels of acceleration, the drive through 100mph pushing you back in your seat, that’s exhilaration.

The 4.0 litre engine is a very responsive and free revving unit making it a pleasure to drive.  The SC400 system retains this quality and with around 300+bhp available delivers superior drive-ability and performance to 5.0 litre engines.
The base SC400 system increases performance by about 35% over the standard build, this taking it to 500 power levels.  The Intercooler system can be fitted retrospectively if the adrenalin kicks in and more power s wanted.

The change to 4.0 litre performance is quite astounding and is very noticeable when accelerating in 4th and 5th gear through the 100mph barrier.  It just keeps going.
 SC Supercharger Systems increase engine horsepower and torque by approximately 35-40% generating an additional 80+bhp of power.
 The performance increase is evident throughout the rev range, with the added bonus of an improvement in overall fuel economy of around 10% when cruising, due to the improvement in overall combustion efficiency.
Drive-ability of the V8 is better than the standard engine with the capacity to drive in 5th gear from 1000rpm without shunting or missing a beat, that’s drive-ability.

Easy Installation
Each SC system is supplied with a very comprehensive installation manual providing step by step instructions together with comprehensive diagrams and drawings to assist the build

If you are handy with a spanner you can fit the SC systems.
All pulleys and brackets are self aligning to ensure correct assembly.

Time taken by our customers when working in the evenings is around 15-20 hours.  All comment when finished how satisfying it was to build their own installation, fire the engine up and to drive it for the first time.
When familiar with the system, it can be built in 8-10 hours.

The SC systems are supplied with all parts to complete the build, with the exception of minor wiring revisions to the existing electrical harness and the EPROM chip, if required.

Is your car suitable?
The SC systems are specified to the standard engine build.  Maximum hp is contained within the limitations of the engine or driveline of each model variant. 

Engine and driveline
Engines should be in good fettle and without excessive wear.  If unsure of the engine condition, we advise that cylinder leak down and compression tests are carried out, as well as a camshaft check.  This can be simply carried out by measuring the valve/pushrod movement to ensure the cam shaft lobes are uniform and not worn excessively.

For customers wanting more power, and there are some, the performance of the SC system can be specified against their engine build to ensure optimal and maximum performance.

The standard cooling system works exceptionally well , there is no need to change the radiator or revise the cooling system.

Brakes and suspension
SC systems do not increase vehicle top speed, only performance throughout the engine rev range.  Power delivery is very smooth, without surge and ensures the chassis and suspension and driver are not overstressed.
Standard fitment suspension and brakes work fine, it is not necessary to upgrade these parts for normal road usage.
If planning to use your car on track, we do recommend as a minimum upgrading the brake pads or brake system to handle the heat soak conditions as well as upgrading the suspension to control weight transfer and handling.

 

 

SC Power design objective: To produce more Hp/ton than a Porsche GT3

Approximate Supercharged Hp  Assuming 15% trans. loss

  Flywheel HP Weight in KG Power/Weight ratio
Porsche GT3 415 1395 297 HP per tonne
SC400 312 1065 292 HP per tonne
SC450 341 1065 320 HP per tonne
SC500 365 1065 343 HP per tonne

Performance that speaks for itself

System cost from £39/hp increase. Compare this to any other conversion

 

Rear wheels, Actual Dyno results @ 15% drive-line loss

Flywheel Calculated
SC 400 265 Bhp 280 Ft/lbs Click for Power Graph
310 Bhp 329 Ft/lbs
SC 450 290 Bhp 304 Ft/lbs Click for Power Graph
340 Bhp 357 Ft/lbs
SC 500 316 Bhp 330 Ft/lbs Click for Power Graph
370 Bhp 388 Ft/lbs

Reference: Normally aspirated engine outputs
Flywheel Calculated
400 (NA) 180 Bhp 200 Ft/lbs
212 Bhp 235 Ft/lbs
450 (NA) 211 Bhp 241 Ft/lbs
248 Bhp 283 Ft/lbs
500 (NA) 221 Bhp 271 Ft/lbs
260 Bhp 319 Ft/lbs

 

Drive line power losses between the engine flywheel and the rear wheels vary dependant upon in which gear the dynamometer test is carried out, the condition of the vehicle drive line, atmospherics and tolerance of the rolling road. Typical quoted power losses vary between 15 and 22%, for this reason TVR Power state the achieved Bhp and Torque at the rear wheels and quote flywheel horsepower based upon the minimum losses of 15%, in effect the lowest realistic output.

 

SC 400 delivers stunning performance superior to its naturally aspirated TVR 500HC stable mate. The drive-ability of the car is excellent, with the system returning good fuel consumption better than the 5.0 litre. Driving the Supercharged cars is an unbelievable experience; members of TVRCC will have read in TVR Sprint the excellent reviews of the car and installation.

SC450 delivers greater performance as demonstrated by the performance graph than the SC400, whilst retaining the excellent drive-ability for which the SC cars are becoming known.

SC500 achieves superlative performance equal to the dunlop challenge race car, ensuring a huge constant grin when watching fellow tivers shrink in the rear view mirror, the SC500 delivering 340hp per ton with driver.

What do you get?

The system is very comprehensive and includes the following parts and installations:

SC Power Ltd Supercharger assembly

Induction system

Performance enhancing secondary air plenum, intake tube from air flow meter to Secondary plenum, cross tube and hoses from Supercharger to primary plenum, air pressure release valve, bypass hoses and hose clamps for each union.

Cooling

Heat shield between the exhaust and Supercharger (LH), heat shield between the exhaust and plenum intake (RH), coolant top hose and modified engine coolant Swirl Pot.

Engine related parts

Hi performance fuel regulator with supply and feed hoses, mounting bracket for SC Oil reservoir and Coil components, mounting bracket for hi performance fuel regulator if fitted, power steering hoses, vacuum hose for system operation and blanking plug to seal plenum.

Available options:

Polished Supercharger faceplate and air cross tube to improve appearance (Anodised standard finish), polished finish to Swirl pot and Coolant expansion tank, Finish of parts as supplied, Uniform loading hi specification hose clamps to improve hose security, conventional SS hose clamps standard fitment, primary plenum spacer incorporating heat sink to improve throttle response and performance.

TVR Power installation

Supercharger system. Modification and relocation of the primary intake plenum, re-routing of throttle cable, re-routing of engine breather hose, relocation of Air flow meter, relocation of Coil and coil pack, up-rated Fuel regulator (4.0 L), fit modified Swirl pot and coolant hose, bespoke ECU chip, extension of wiring harness to air flow meter and stepper motor, relocation of the Power Steering pump and reservoir (if fitted). Installation of supercharger oil cooler system, re-forming of oil dipstick, engine pre-inspection and Dyno evaluation for current power and torque figures, bespoke tuning of the engine ignition and fueling, final Dyno prove out test with supplied data sheets showing pre and post-supercharged power and torque curves.

 

Intercooler

For the past few weeks we have progressed the design of an Intercooler to supplement the Supercharger system for the Chimaera SC500.

 The SC500 IC Package is now complete, the system intake temperatures being reduced, permitting more effective filling of the combustion chambers with further advance of the ignition. The result is quite staggering with a significant increase in performance without loss of throttle response.

 This Intercooler is available as part of the SC500 package or as an individual item available as an retrospective upgrade to installed supercharger systems.

The intercooler pipes shown on the picture below right are currently fitted to our development car. All intercooler kits that we sell will come with polished tubes..

kit engine

 

Supercharger Price List
Description EX VAT INC VAT
SC400 Supercharger system - Non Power Steering - Non intercooled
3299
3876.32
SC400 Supercharger system - Power Steering - Non Intercooled
3435
4036.12
SC400 Intercooler System with rising rate fuel regulator
869
1021.7
 
SC450 Chimaera Supercharger system - Intercooled - Non Power Steering
4350
5111.25
SC450 Chimaera Supercharger system - Intercooled - Power Steering
4475
5258.12
 
SC500 Chimaera Supercharger system - Intercooled - Non Power Steering
4650
5475.50
SC500 Chimaera Supercharger system - Intercooled - Power Steering
4975
5845.62
 
SC500 Griffih Supercharger system - Intercooled - Non Power Steering
4850
5698.75
SC500 Griffith Supercharger system - Intercooled - Power Steering
4975
5845.62
 
SC400/450 Eprom for Lucas 14CUX ECU
250
293.75
SC500 Mark Adams Eprom for Lucas 14CUX ECU
350
411.25
TVR Power bespoke mapping
165
193.87
For installation costs contact your local independant garage

 

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