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View Poll Results: Would you be interested in a Supercharger from Jackson Racing? | |||
Yes, I'm interested! | 67 | 94.37% | |
No, not interested. | 4 | 5.63% | |
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02-08-2007, 04:45 PM | #1 |
Drives: 07 Sedan - 5 Speed Manual Join Date: May 2006
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Gauge for Interest in JR Supercharger
Ok guys, in reading another post, I read about the Honda Fit Supercharger and decided to contact Jackson Racing. I got some feedback and asked if I could post the reply to see if the interest was there. Below is the reply and let's chime in guys and show the interest. They'll check in periodically and might help them determine, if they go ahead. So LET's BE HEARD GUYS!!!
Luis, We are looking at the Yaris as a potential kit. We have some engineering drawings finished, and are trying to decide if we should continue with the project. With the Honda Fit under our belt, we would love to supercharger the rest of the B-Segment, and I think Yaris is a good stepping stone. We never said that we were not going to pursue the Yaris at PRI. It is still in the decision making process. Problem is, YarisWorld's interest has seemed minimal up until this post. I will do some further evaluations. Thank you for your e-mail, it has made me re-look my position on Yaris. Thanks for your time and interest, Oscar Jackson Jr. Research & Development Jackson Racing |
02-08-2007, 04:50 PM | #2 |
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Very interesting...!! Hmmmm... I've been leaning towards a turbo application recently, but now... I'll have to go do some research!
BTW, pretty cool how our website has a pretty big influence on the development of Yaris aftermarket support! And good for being proactive, redglare!
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02-08-2007, 05:25 PM | #3 |
Who said Yaris was slow?
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How much $$$ is the JR supercharger for the Fit? I assume a Yaris option will be in the same range..
Also, what would be the pros and cons of this option against the already available SC's? |
02-08-2007, 05:35 PM | #4 |
Drives: Yaris S Sedan color Flint Mica Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Country: USA, State: Georgia, City: Hampton
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I would seriously consider it. FACTORS: Automatic friendly, bolt on, complete kit.
I have AEM cai and megan header on right now. |
02-08-2007, 05:46 PM | #5 |
Drives: Yaris LB Turbo Join Date: Aug 2006
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The Rotrex/Jackson Racing S/C is a very attacktive to a turbo. Some advantages are: that there is no need to tap into the oil pan for oil. The unit has a oil resovoir system & built in pump, no heat issues due to no manifold needed & very efficiant. I spoke to Oscar in legth @ PRI & he had mentioned that they had started to make a kit. The problem is the pulleys. Our cars have 3 grooves & a minimal of 5 grooves is needed.
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09-17-2009, 08:04 AM | #6 | |
Drives: 2008 NEW Yaris 2-door Liftback Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Florida, USA
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Hi Doc Z! How are you doing? I just saw this passge from you on the forum and wanted o say hello! I love th deflector and the car itself!
I ALSO LOVE the Blitz system I had installed in my Yaris (2008 No. Ameican 2-Dr liftback 5-speed) like 9 months ago. It performs great and still allOws me to get good fuel econOmy at the same time. But the other day, I had an incidence of bad audible detonation at high throttle position I had to use to pass another slower vehicle. I never had that bEfore, But I also never mashed the throttle like I had to like that before either. I realize that a bad tank of Premium fuel could cause that, but not likely as I always use Chevron High Test and have never had a problem in any of my other vehicles. Have you ever heard of this happening, or had it yourself? DO you know of any fixes, etc to prevent this from happeneing again? I am very concerned as I do not want to have to replace my motor at any time. Still, I want to be able to use higher throttle whenever it is necessary without having this Detonation occur. Please let me know, as I'd really appreciate anything at all you can tell me about this issue. Thanks! Rich rpalai Quote:
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02-08-2007, 05:58 PM | #7 |
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Not knowing anything about pulleys and belts, how difficult would it be to upgrade the pulleys and everything else required?
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02-08-2007, 07:24 PM | #8 |
Drives: Black 2007 Yaris Liftback 1.5 Join Date: Jan 2007
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Until the warranty is up, I'm not going to be looking for anything like this.
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02-08-2007, 07:39 PM | #9 |
Drives: Yaris LB Turbo Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Miami FL
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Our Yaris only has 4 pulleys. The alternator, water pump & crank pulleys are simple. The problem is the A/C cause of the clutch. I am not saying it cant be done, but do not expect a kit for under 3K.
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02-08-2007, 08:57 PM | #10 |
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The major concern is price. Period. I don't give a shit what anyone tells you... when warranties start running up there will be plenty of companies offering forced induction packages for the Yaris. Credit the fact that the same engine is in the Scions. If you already know 80% of what you're dealing with, I want to hear a good reason not to make a kit for the Yaris.
Jackson Racing is well known for providing reliable forced induction packages. Not known for making gobs of power, but I'll give up a few horsies for the ability to sleep at night any day of the week. Oscar... do it man! |
02-08-2007, 08:57 PM | #11 |
Drives: honda civic hatch Join Date: Jan 2007
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If blitz can do O. J. surely can. I would buy his over the blitz and the blitz one im sure from there other products are quite pricey. Warranty or not i would pay up to about 2500-2800
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02-08-2007, 09:27 PM | #12 |
Drives: 2007 Blue LB Join Date: Feb 2007
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I would look at the install after the first year - # 1 is being reliable, #2 install issues (I'll have someone else do it anyways), and then #3 price.
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02-08-2007, 10:19 PM | #13 |
Drives: Yaris LB Turbo Join Date: Aug 2006
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Chino: there arent any good reasons not to make the kit. I had the kit 50% made. When I came across the pulley problem I stopped because I did not know how to solve it. Them I spoke to OJ & he told me that they were working on a kit. As this topic has been getting more attention I am considering trying again. The only solution I have right now is to make a seperate pulley that would go in front of the factory crank pulley & run a seperate belt. The only thing I do not like about that is the Rotrex would be mounted by the firewall which is no big deal. Again the issue is price, the kit will be hard to make for a retail price of less than 3K. The Rotrex alone cost arond $1500.
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02-08-2007, 11:02 PM | #14 | |
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And about the whole hp/$ thing... come on now... . If you want to go that route, you have to keep things in perspective. On a car with 90 WHP from the factory, 60-70 WHP is a 70% gain... an ENORMOUS gain at that. It isn't the same as bolting 60 HP on a Mustang. |
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02-09-2007, 12:42 AM | #15 | |
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02-08-2007, 10:13 PM | #16 |
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all in the $ per HP ratio :)
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02-08-2007, 10:20 PM | #17 |
Drives: Yaris LB Turbo Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Miami FL
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spark: what is the optimun HP/$ ratio?
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02-08-2007, 10:31 PM | #18 |
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speakerman :)
I'd like to see at least 60-70 to the wheels with the potential to run more, and i'd like to see a cost under 2500 :), retail or whatever works. I'd say that would make it a very feasable alternative to the turbo's that will be available. Perhaps I ask for alot, but thats my job as a consumer :) |
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