Supercharger issue

Chemkid1115 · 07-19-2019, 08:29 PM

Ok here is my problem. I have an SVE supercharger. Began whining louder than normal a few weeks ago. It was SVEs pilot car. Took to dealer and they said the bearings were shot and supercharger needs replaced. SVE says there is no warranty due to it being a test car as they only warranty cars with the full kit. Mine is just the supercharger.

Can’t the bearing be replaced? Is the supercharger completely shot as the dealer told me. The whole situation sucks and I refuse to put another supercharger on it. Thoughts?

laynlo15 · 07-19-2019, 10:34 PM

Call Supercharger online. They can rebuild just about any SC. PM me and I can give you the contact info.

oldman · 07-20-2019, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Chemkid1115

Ok here is my problem. I have an SVE supercharger. Began whining louder than normal a few weeks ago. It was SVEs pilot car. Took to dealer and they said the bearings were shot and supercharger needs replaced. SVE says there is no warranty due to it being a test car as they only warranty cars with the full kit. Mine is just the supercharger.

Can’t the bearing be replaced? Is the supercharger completely shot as the dealer told me. The whole situation sucks and I refuse to put another supercharger on it. Thoughts?

I can't believe that a company like SLP ahem SVE offers something for $8000 or so with no warranty. I don't know what you mean "pilot car" I assume you purchased this car second hand with no warranty given or implied? Even then the OEM of the blower should have a warranty. I think my Procharger is 1 year on head unit, and since my credit card doubles anything I buy warranty it would be two years. I have a few times used the "double your warranty" with no issues from Citi Bank. I did buy Procharger second hand and if I remember right, there was a note the install manual that I could send some nominal amount of money in and register the head unit under my name to keep the warranty intact. I did not do so as I purchased an upgraded head unit for pennies on the dollar. The trade in for a perfect head unit was $500 so I gave it to my son instead.

In all the installs and buds etc, I have heard of bearings wearing out at 50,000 for Powerdyne, internal belts breaking (cheap to fix), but I have never heard of a low miles Procharger or PD going out ever, they are rock solid dependable.

Sucks, because the PD are OEM meaning they can last a LONG time.

LT4Greg · 07-20-2019, 04:14 PM

Pilot car same as prototype? That would be my idea about his Camaro.

Joshinator99 · 07-20-2019, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by LT4Greg

Pilot car same as prototype? That would be my idea about his Camaro.

That’s my understanding as well.

Chemkid1115 · 07-21-2019, 09:16 AM

Yes from talking to SVE yes it’s a pilot car.

JANNETTYRACING · 07-22-2019, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Chemkid1115

Ok here is my problem. I have an SVE supercharger. Began whining louder than normal a few weeks ago. It was SVEs pilot car. Took to dealer and they said the bearings were shot and supercharger needs replaced. SVE says there is no warranty due to it being a test car as they only warranty cars with the full kit. Mine is just the supercharger.

Can’t the bearing be replaced? Is the supercharger completely shot as the dealer told me. The whole situation sucks and I refuse to put another supercharger on it. Thoughts?

How much did you pay for the supercharger, or was it given to you as a Pilot program?

Ted.

07-19-2019, 08:29 PM	#1
Chemkid1115 Drives: 2016 Black 2SS SVE Supercharged Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Sarver, Pa Posts: 50	Supercharger issue Ok here is my problem. I have an SVE supercharger. Began whining louder than normal a few weeks ago. It was SVEs pilot car. Took to dealer and they said the bearings were shot and supercharger needs replaced. SVE says there is no warranty due to it being a test car as they only warranty cars with the full kit. Mine is just the supercharger. Can’t the bearing be replaced? Is the supercharger completely shot as the dealer told me. The whole situation sucks and I refuse to put another supercharger on it. Thoughts?

07-19-2019, 10:34 PM	#2
laynlo15 Drives: 2022 Lt1 A10 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: clark, mo Posts: 8,860	Call Supercharger online. They can rebuild just about any SC. PM me and I can give you the contact info. __________________ 2022 Lt1 6.2 A10, Maggie 2300, THPSI Port Inj/10 rib, Rotofab, E, Nickey, SCOL, Griptech, RC Bandits, Hoosiers/MT 9.80@142.96 1.44 60ft, 6.34@112 707/669 RWHP/TRQ. 16SS Maggie 2650 9.41@147 1.35 60ft, 5.99@119. 16 C7 A8 10.90@128 Bolt on stuff

07-20-2019, 04:14 PM	#4
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,809	Pilot car same as prototype? That would be my idea about his Camaro. __________________ ZL1 Coupe, PDR, Exposed carbon fiber hood insert, My Link with Nav, M6 6 speed and Silver Ice Metallic. Mods done: ceramic window tint, GM Accessories Camaro floor mats and Roto-Fab CAI.

07-21-2019, 09:16 AM	#6
Chemkid1115 Drives: 2016 Black 2SS SVE Supercharged Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Sarver, Pa Posts: 50	Yes from talking to SVE yes it’s a pilot car.

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