Notices
Supercharger Discussion For all you misguided souls.

6-Rib Setup

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Feb 4, 2017 | 09:03 PM
  #1  
gthill13's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 114
Total Cats: 0
Default 6-Rib Setup

Does anyone know of a hotside 6-rib setup that maintains the use of AC and PS, or is it a given that they both have to go?
Old Feb 4, 2017 | 10:27 PM
  #2  
bahurd's Avatar
Elite Member
iTrader: (8)
 
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 2,408
Total Cats: 316
Default

Originally Posted by gthill13
Does anyone know of a hotside 6-rib setup that maintains the use of AC and PS, or is it a given that they both have to go?
BRP used to make one. My 2000 had both A/C and PS and used a 6 rib pulley. You can still find them if your patient.

To my knowledge nobody makes a hot side Eaton type supercharger anymore for a Miata.
Old Feb 7, 2017 | 09:42 PM
  #3  
gthill13's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 114
Total Cats: 0
Default

Originally Posted by bahurd
BRP used to make one. My 2000 had both A/C and PS and used a 6 rib pulley. You can still find them if your patient.

To my knowledge nobody makes a hot side Eaton type supercharger anymore for a Miata.
I think I found what I need. I already have one of the original 4 rib BRPs installed, and found a BRP 6-rib/big throttle body kit. Hopefully it won't be too much of a pain to install. A little worried as the kit has no instructions.
Old Feb 7, 2017 | 10:47 PM
  #4  
bahurd's Avatar
Elite Member
iTrader: (8)
 
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 2,408
Total Cats: 316
Default

Originally Posted by gthill13
I think I found what I need. I already have one of the original 4 rib BRPs installed, and found a BRP 6-rib/big throttle body kit. Hopefully it won't be too much of a pain to install. A little worried as the kit has no instructions.
I think I have PDF files for the 6rib big throttle body install. I'll look tomorrow.
Old Feb 8, 2017 | 09:21 PM
  #5  
gthill13's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 114
Total Cats: 0
Default

Originally Posted by bahurd
I think I have PDF files for the 6rib big throttle body install. I'll look tomorrow.
Thank you sir.
Old Feb 9, 2017 | 09:23 AM
  #6  
bahurd's Avatar
Elite Member
iTrader: (8)
 
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 2,408
Total Cats: 316
Default

Sorry for the delay @gthill13...

1. This thread is pertinent: https://www.miataturbo.net/superchar...install-89965/

2. BRP Installation instructions for 6 rib are attached to this post.
Attached Files

Last edited by bahurd; Feb 9, 2017 at 11:15 AM.
Old Feb 12, 2017 | 12:25 PM
  #7  
gthill13's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 114
Total Cats: 0
Default

Originally Posted by bahurd
Sorry for the delay @gthill13...

1. This thread is pertinent: https://www.miataturbo.net/superchar...install-89965/

2. BRP Installation instructions for 6 rib are attached to this post.
This is so perfect. This is the exact kit I found. If you are ever in Atlanta beers are on me (seriously).
Old Feb 12, 2017 | 12:50 PM
  #8  
bahurd's Avatar
Elite Member
iTrader: (8)
 
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 2,408
Total Cats: 316
Default

Originally Posted by gthill13
This is so perfect. This is the exact kit I found. If you are ever in Atlanta beers are on me (seriously).
Thanks. Glad to help.
Old Apr 27, 2017 | 09:29 PM
  #9  
gthill13's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 114
Total Cats: 0
Default

It has taken a bit, but the big throttle body and nose rebuild is complete. Hopefully just a few more weeks to get it back into the car.
Attached Thumbnails 6-Rib Setup-img_1309.jpg   6-Rib Setup-img_1310.jpg  
Old May 26, 2017 | 10:23 AM
  #10  
miatagofaster's Avatar
Newb
 
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 18
Total Cats: 1
Default

I havent seen an update to this for a while so I hope it came together. My dad and I installed a BRP 6 rib in my recently. Happy to assist with photos, advise, etc. We are by no means experts, but that may be advantageous; from one novice to another. You can see bits and pieces here or a full write up on mostlymiata.net. Feel free to email me as well: mattevandavis@msn.com
Old May 26, 2017 | 10:42 PM
  #11  
gthill13's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 114
Total Cats: 0
Default

Not enough time and too many projects. I am hoping to put the supercharger back in the car this weekend. Still need to put the new nose pulley on and the 6-rib crank pulley.

I tried to access your link, but it wouldn't let me access. I am always open for assistance. Thanks
Old May 26, 2017 | 10:47 PM
  #12  
miatagofaster's Avatar
Newb
 
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 18
Total Cats: 1
Default

Here is a link to our page: BRP M62 Supercharger Install - Mostly MIATA
There are 10 sub pages. Just let me know what we can do to help.
Old May 29, 2017 | 12:16 PM
  #13  
gthill13's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 114
Total Cats: 0
Default

Originally Posted by miatagofaster
Here is a link to our page: BRP M62 Supercharger Install - Mostly MIATA
There are 10 sub pages. Just let me know what we can do to help.
The picturesare extremely helpful.

I am putting the blower in the car today. Hopefully not too many issues.
Old May 29, 2017 | 05:31 PM
  #14  
gthill13's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 114
Total Cats: 0
Default

Originally Posted by gthill13
The picturesare extremely helpful.

I am putting the blower in the car today. Hopefully not too many issues.
Blower is in. Will need to align and tighten up once I get the crank pulley swapped out. Also, had to order a bigger throat air filter as the one I had would not fit the new inlet. Maybe two weeks to complete due to travel schedule.
Old Jun 14, 2017 | 04:08 PM
  #15  
RunninOnEmpty's Avatar
Junior Member
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 214
Total Cats: 24
Default

Would love to see your new intake setup when its done. I was using the flex hose, but it moved too much, causing holes when it'd rub. Even at only 11psi, when I tried switching to Silicone tubes, they'd collapse under vacuum caused by the SC. I spliced in aluminum couplers every few inches for strength. it's been hard to find 3" intake piping with tight bends though to avoid the firewall and double-back under the hood. Right now I'm using Frankenstein setup of all three and still get holes from rubbing.

I may have to go with a custom welded inlet tube, I guess.
Old Jun 14, 2017 | 04:11 PM
  #16  
miatagofaster's Avatar
Newb
 
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 18
Total Cats: 1
Default

Originally Posted by RunninOnEmpty
Would love to see your new intake setup when its done. I was using the flex hose, but it moved too much, causing holes when it'd rub. Even at only 11psi, when I tried switching to Silicone tubes, they'd collapse under vacuum caused by the SC. I spliced in aluminum couplers every few inches for strength. it's been hard to find 3" intake piping with tight bends though to avoid the firewall and double-back under the hood. Right now I'm using Frankenstein setup of all three and still get holes from rubbing.

I may have to go with a custom welded inlet tube, I guess.
have you looked at siliconeintakes.com. They have a lot of options. I was able to make a 3" ic pipe setup with the parts they offer.
Old Jun 22, 2017 | 10:59 PM
  #17  
RunninOnEmpty's Avatar
Junior Member
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 214
Total Cats: 24
Default

Thanks, I forgot they had aluminum piping and they have much better documentation on the dimensions so I can figure out the centerline radius. Was getting frustrated on eBay.




All times are GMT -4. The time now is 03:20 AM.