Re: Hmm...does the clutch spin all of the time?
Originally Posted by ohnoesaz
Is the clutch directly connected to the turbine in the s/c? So if the clutch is spinning is it spinning the turbine? Or, when the clutch engages, is it engaging both the pulley AND the turbine inside???
It stinks to think I should go back to stock but if you guys can confirm my setup is messed up then I'll go back.
I've had no overheating probs or losing the supercharger at all.
The input shaft of the supercharger (SC) and the pulley are not engaged (ok should not be engaged) until the SC relay engages and pulls the rear plate on the pulley towards the SC. This occurs somewhere around 1300rpm while in gear not in park or neutral. When the car is running it will appear that they are engaged when in fact they are not (both will be spinning).
With a gloved hand I can stop the SC (silver wheel behind the pulley) while the car is at an idle. Some have used a piece of wood to stop the wheel from turning.
You should be able to look and see if the pulley and SC are engaged or if there is a gap between the two. You could always re-install the stock pulley and see if you can stop it. How many extra shims did you use? With the car off is there sufficient clearance between the SC and the pulley?
If it is engaged all of the all you will lose is some gas mileage and a little extra wear and tear on the SC. On the plus side you have boost on takeoff before 1300rpm!
No overheat SC problems? Are you rubbing that in? 
Last edited by tighed1; Oct 28, 2008 at 06:55 AM.