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Old Jun 5, 2010 | 06:06 PM
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Im working on polishing a supercharger right now *like I dont have enough projects right lol!* And im starting with a dremel and rough grit because I dont have a die grinder. Its no fun lol. I think it would be better to send it to someone who can do it.
 
Old Jun 6, 2010 | 09:02 AM
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i was saying that they make higher amo alternators, that come in a variety of finishes. im pretty sure he has a 102 amper and im starting to think my 125 isnt enough for me.
Even then, I'd go to Ohio Generators, or Iraggi or something and just get a higher output alternator that bolts on- and if you wanted a polished case, maybe you could polish a used one up- and send them that as a core, and ask them to use your polished case instead.

Im working on polishing a supercharger right now *like I dont have enough projects right lol!* And im starting with a dremel and rough grit because I dont have a die grinder. Its no fun lol. I think it would be better to send it to someone who can do it.
Honestly, I didn't even bother. The SC is 100x worse than an alternator because the finish is stupid rough- and there are a lot of flat surfaces where you have to make sure you keep a perfectly level finish (so as not to get waves in the mirror).

I came across a guy on clubgp named gr8racingfool (now banned, he's on the other GP forum)- and sent my SC to him to be polished (you just have to take it apart)- I want to say he was only charging like $225 or 250 or something- which seems like a lot, until you start to think how many tons of hours you're going to have into it. The thing came back absolutely perfect- very professionally done- I'd say well worth the money.
 
Old Jun 6, 2010 | 10:31 AM
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Originally Posted by bumpin96monte
Even then, I'd go to Ohio Generators, or Iraggi or something and just get a higher output alternator that bolts on- and if you wanted a polished case, maybe you could polish a used one up- and send them that as a core, and ask them to use your polished case instead.



Honestly, I didn't even bother. The SC is 100x worse than an alternator because the finish is stupid rough- and there are a lot of flat surfaces where you have to make sure you keep a perfectly level finish (so as not to get waves in the mirror).

I came across a guy on clubgp named gr8racingfool (now banned, he's on the other GP forum)- and sent my SC to him to be polished (you just have to take it apart)- I want to say he was only charging like $225 or 250 or something- which seems like a lot, until you start to think how many tons of hours you're going to have into it. The thing came back absolutely perfect- very professionally done- I'd say well worth the money.
I guess, I was just knida bored, Only a bit was smoothed, so ill just paint it and sell it.
 
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