Magnuson Supercharger Clean Up

[Yoinkers]

So many supercharged jeeps on the road, what happens when this gets back into the SC?

wear?

[gbaumann]

So many supercharged jeeps on the road, what happens when this gets back into the SC?

wear?

The genesis of the PCV system we all have is concern for the environment. Crankcase gasses used to vent to the environment which put hydrocarbons in the atmosphere. The oil from the vapor used to drip down a tube to the road below. Modern systems are specifically designed to send the crankcase gasses and oil back through the engine to burn them and reduce direct emissions.

So to answer your question, yes - wear and deposits on sensitive compressor rotors, altered air/fuel charge, parties through the system. No matter what's in the PCV line we don't want it in our forced induction motors.

[gbaumann]

So many supercharged jeeps on the road, what happens when this gets back into the SC?

wear?

I found this in a fourm on supercharged mustangs.

One additional part I would like to mention here that is not required but certainly recommended by most is the oil separator. Depending on the brand you choose, this item will be important very early in the assembly process. An oil separator simply removes any oil from the PCV hose prior to entering the plenum. When the engine is under boost, the SC will actually suck oil through the PCV and draw it into the SC and then into intercooler (IC) itself. Over time, the oil clogs up the vents on the IC reducing its effectiveness…not to mention making a big mess inside the plenum, SC, and the IC. The two pics below show a clean IC vs. an oil-soaked IC.