I beleive that it would be fairly simple if you already have a turbo engine because the fuel system and intake can handle positive pressure (as long as you're not looking for very high boost low down).

You'ld most likely need to remove the A/C or P/S and install the supercharger in it's place but then the plumbing for any intercooler would be a little more difficult.

If you wanted to install an entire system the an older engine with the injector in the head would be better since then you don't have to keep any of the old system and you could install "fatter" injectors.

So far the biggest problem would be how to drive the compressor. If you weren't looking for much boost then you could take the easy way out and use a double pulley and run belts off the existing crankshaft but they'll wear very quickly. You'ld probably have to use a wide toothed belt which means changing the pulleys on everything you already have.

Just like everyone else, I'm going to say that it would be better to stick with a turbo........maybe a twin turbo like I've seen on TPC. But could I suggest going for the supercharger.......on a V8. That would be one hell of a car!

Hi there

Well, the answer to your question is yes. However I would prefer one of Volvo's fine turbo engines. If you don't like the lag, I suggest an LPT (low pressure turbo) engine from a late 940T. This way you get more power and torque without too much lag.

Remember the reason for not using a supercharger is the fact that it's crank driven which means it takes power to drive it. Therefore it's not as efficient as a turbocharger. However there is a significant downside with turbo's as well. This is the lag, but by choosing a small turbo and retaining a reasonably high compression ratio you can keep this lag at minimum. I know you know this, I wrote it anyway maybe someone will find it useful.

anyway if you have your mind set on a supercharger you should think about what other modifications you will need. first of all you will have to make room for it somewhere on the side of the engine. You will have to lower your CR. Your fuel pump will probably need replacement too. If you want to run high boost, you will need water injection or an intercooler or both. You get these parts from a B21FT, B23FT or B230FT. As I've already said I would get the turbo as well, but if you want a supercharger you should definitely go for it.

Best regards

Mads Jensen

Denmark

'78 242 L

I've never heard of one, and I don't think it would be very easy because as far as I know, no one makes a kit to do it. It would be more trouble than it's worth, like putting a turbo on a non-turbo engine.

It would be far easier to find a complete turbo engine from a 740 or 940 and drop it in. Or a V8.