Sonny,
I ran the Rotrex system in the Purple Sumo 350Z [Hercules] for around one year and it was extremely reliable and very quiet as it runs planetary rollers instead of traditional toothed gears. I ran it on standard internals @ at a safe 365 bhp with standard belt pulleys.
At the same time on my other Zed I was running an ATI Procharger C2 but that is a story for another day.
You should find all the information that you require @ www.rotrex.com
but in the meantime find below a brief summary.
The HKS Rotrex Supercharger Kits for the 350Z are the only s/c forced induction systems for the aftermarket from HKS. The centrifugal type supercharger features a unique traction drive, with a closed oil circulation system. The traction drive utilizes fixed ratio planetary rollers that are more efficient then traditional gear-wheels. Because the planetary rollers do not have teeth like traditional gear-wheels noise is decreased and reliability is increased. The closed oil circulation system cycles a specially-formulated Traction Oil that lubricates and cools the supercharger, dramatically increasing longevity and reliability. The Traction Oil is cooled through a liquid to air oil cooler included with each kit.
All HKS Rotrex Supercharger Kits are developed as complete bolt-on systems. For certain applications HKS will include a front-mount air-to-air intercooler, Super Mega Flow intake, Bypass Valve, additional injectors, upgraded fuel pump and S/C Fuel Computer. Also included with each kit is a high-performance cast aluminum bracket which has been precisely engineered to reduce noise and vibration.
Kit Overview
Manufacturer HKS
Application 2003-2005 350Z
Base PSI 7psi
Base Power 315hp
Base Torque
Compressor Rotrex C30-94, HKS Turbine, Centrifugal with planetary friction rollers
Intercooler Air-to-Air front mount intercooler (1/2 width)
Piping Mandrel bent aluminum intercooler piping, Cast aluminum intake tube.
Fuel Upgraded fuel pump, 2x 525cc add-on injectors (inside plenum)
EMU HKS_FCON_S (direct plug harness)
Air Filter HKS Super Mega Flow Intake Filter
Blow Off Valve HKS Standard Bypass Valve
Rotrex C30-94 Centrifugal SuperchargerThe HKS Rotrex kit for the 350Z is built around the latest Rotrex roller-driven superchargers. HKS has swapped out the compressor in favor of their own turbine housing and wheel.
Hope this helps,
Cheers,
Alex.
Informative as always, Alex.
Isn't there a Zed with this on Pistonheads?