mpi supercharger oil

[densrx]

hi guys
do you know exactly what kind of oil goes into the mpi supercharger, if i need to top off the tank or changed the oil
any info would be helpful.
thanks

 

[HAMMER]

The recommended change interval is 2-years/50,000miles (Page-3)...and do not overfill...it will just spit out the vent when the supercharger gets hot...I topped mine off after the first ride (following Rotrex's instructions)...After that I got a little misting from the vent line but no big deal and haven't touched it since...a quart would last you a lifetime.
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Installation Information:
http://www.rotrex.com/pdfs/Rotrex_C-typ ... s-V1.4.pdf
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Rotex Traction Fluid $$$
http://www.w2wpowertrain.com/pc-49-83-r ... fluid.aspx
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[mulot30th]

I did not knew those superchargers required special oil?

I assume they have a separate oil tank and pump?

 

[HAMMER]

The supercharger also functions as an oil pump.

The system includes: Supercharger, Cooler, Filter, and Reservoir.

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Look under Aftermarket...Supercharger Data (Oil system)
http://www.rotrex.com
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Look under Technology...Design & Production (visual of how it operates)
http://www.rotrex.com
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Hot Rod Pump Gas Power Tour (Rotex powered 1160hp+825 lb-ft Nova)
Link 1) http://www.hotrod.com/featuredvehicles/ ... 2_nova_w2w
Link 2) http://www.w2wpowertrain.com/t-novabuild-2.aspx
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Wheel-to-Wheel's Rotrex Media Coverage
(LARGE files so right "click" and "save target as" it works better)
http://www.w2wpowertrain.com/t-Media-2.aspx
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[Apex Man]

Special oil

I'm told it's a very special oil, Rotrex refers to it as "traction fluid" and I believe it cost over $50 for 1 pint. They call it SX100.

 

[HAMMER]

Look UP at the second post of this thread. There's a LINK to the information on price.

Rotrex Traction Fluid -- (1) quart -- $84.95

For even more supercharger information see:
4-Stroke Turbos/Superchargers (This Section)
Sticky Title: Turbo and Supercharger Reference Material
LINK: http://www.ty4stroke.com/viewtopic.php?t=29536

The Twin Rotrex Supercharged 1064hp CCXR model is currently in production and succeeds the 806hp CCR, which held the 2005 Guinness World Record for the worlds fastest "production" car. "Unoficially" (they didn't invite Guinness) the quad-turbo 1001hp Bugatti is now the worlds fastest "production" car. Although, the Ultimate Aero Twin Turbo tests this month and if it reaches the estimated 270+ mph. It will be back to the drawing board for the other supercar engineers if they want the title back. The Shelby Super Cars Ultimate Aero TT at 1183hp could blast all records. The testing is being conducted in the company's home state of Washington, August 2007, and is being validated by Guinness World Records.

Bugatti Veyron - ($1.5 million)
McLaren F1 - ($1.5 million)
SSC Ultimate Aero TT ($650,000)
Koenigsegg CCXR ($600,000)

My point being Rotrex Superchargers have real potential.

 

[Ya Mahn]

Walk down to your local General Motors dealership. Go to parts and ask for a bottle of supercharger oil for a 98 Pontiac GTP. It cost about $15.00. A far bit cheaper than MPIs prices

 

[HAMMER]

:ORC
Folks -- This is a perfect example of why you should be careful of the advice you take. If you had poured that $15.00 stuff you could have damaged your Rotrex supercharger or be wondering why its not operating properly. The Pontiac Eaton L67 twin-screw supercharger operates on a completely different principle with a completely different type fluid (gear oil). Traction fluid is similar to but not identical to transmission fluid. The Rotrex supercharger operates on the friction properties and the shearing force of its internal fluid. The traction fluid has been specially developed to meet very specific and very tight tolerances.

From the installation instructions:

The Rotrex supercharger drive has been developed and extensively tested with the Rotrex SX100 traction fluid. To maintain the ultimate level of performance and durability it is very important that the unit is run with the SX100 traction fluid. Never use any other type of oil.

SEE ALSO >>> http://www.ty4stroke.com/viewtopic.php?p=287584

 

[mulot30th]

:ORC
Folks -- This is a perfect example of why you should be careful of the advice you take. If you had poured that $15.00 stuff you could have damaged your Rotrex supercharger or be wondering why its not operating properly. The Pontiac Eaton L67 twin-screw supercharger operates on a completely different principle with a completely different type fluid (gear oil). Traction fluid is similar to but not identical to transmission fluid. The Rotrex supercharger operates on the friction properties and the shearing force of its internal fluid. The traction fluid has been specially developed to meet very specific and very tight tolerances.

From the installation instructions:

The Rotrex supercharger drive has been developed and extensively tested with the Rotrex SX100 traction fluid. To maintain the ultimate level of performance and durability it is very important that the unit is run with the SX100 traction fluid. Never use any other type of oil.

SEE ALSO >>> http://www.ty4stroke.com/viewtopic.php?p=287584

HAMMER is right, the rotrex is driven just like a torque converter in an automatic car... this requires a very specific oil DO NOT cheap out on that oil guys!


As far as a twin screw... well mine is simply tapped on the engine's oil circuit with a restrictor. A different animal.