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    I'm currently not running the SC - took if off this previous spring due to the horrible drive bearing noise. In my case I previously purchased a complete intake manifold from an Isuzu Trooper - that way I could leave the fuel rails on most of the parts intact on the SC Alpine manifold. It's sitting in a box ready for shipping, unfortunately I got laid off 5 months ago so the SC is still sitting in a box. I put all my old gear back on my original manifold, using the fuel rails from the extra Trooper one - the intake port is actually a different size so it's not a direct swap. I left the tensioning plate on the front of the motor behind the pulley as I intend to eventually get the SC back on there.

    I found someone locally who could do the job but never got a response when I called and left several messages. I'm not sure who I'll use at this point.

    -- John
    John Eaton
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    2001 Proton Yellow #580
    Atlanta GA

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    Quote Originally Posted by johnnyapollo View Post
    I'm currently not running the SC - took if off this previous spring due to the horrible drive bearing noise. In my case I previously purchased a complete intake manifold from an Isuzu Trooper - that way I could leave the fuel rails on most of the parts intact on the SC Alpine manifold. It's sitting in a box ready for shipping, unfortunately I got laid off 5 months ago so the SC is still sitting in a box. I put all my old gear back on my original manifold, using the fuel rails from the extra Trooper one - the intake port is actually a different size so it's not a direct swap. I left the tensioning plate on the front of the motor behind the pulley as I intend to eventually get the SC back on there.

    I found someone locally who could do the job but never got a response when I called and left several messages. I'm not sure who I'll use at this point.

    -- John
    Since I noticed the link in Green Dragons post is dead, I did a little snooping.

    I hope any of this will eventually lead to something useful to you...

    http://www.thehighspeedlab.com/index.html

    Check out all the offered services for Eaton blowers here...

    http://www.thehighspeedlab.com/catalog.htm

    Here's a "ballpark" HP calculator that's kinda fun to play with...

    http://www.superchargersonline.com/hp_calculator.asp

    Start at 215 crank HP, Plug in 20 lb boost, 108 octane & a 3 core intercooler, then let your mind wander...
    Last edited by Ldub : 11/29/2009 at 07:08 AM

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    Red face

    HA! As it turns out, You already know all this stuff...

    http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...ighlight=eaton

    Oh well, the HP calc is still fun to play with...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ldub View Post
    Since I noticed the link in Green Dragons post is dead, I did a little snooping.
    Yes the link is dead but the telephone number he listed is still answered by the company voice mail (I called it over weekend while closed). So today I'll be searching the resources to determine which direction to take. I have the box of OEM parts in my car and wonder whether my new mechanic has the ability to put it back together given that he did not do the SC install. He could certainly take off the SC and I could send it for repairs if not too price prohibitive. We'll see.
    Scott

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