supercharger on 2000xk8

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Aug 20, 2018 | 01:11 PM
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How tough is to install a supercharger on a 2000xk8 w/67000mi. on it? And where is the best place to find one?
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Aug 20, 2018 | 03:33 PM
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Quote: How tough is to install a supercharger on a 2000xk8 w/67000mi. on it? And where is the best place to find one?
I am sure the XKR experts will arrive soon with advice.

My bet it that is would be cheaper to sell the XK8 and buy an XKR.
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Aug 20, 2018 | 04:00 PM
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Many many have asked the same question. As stated, it'd be better to just buy an R model. For 1 thing the na and supercharged engines have different compression ratios.

who knows how ECM computer tuning parameters would change.

sorry for the bad news. I agree it'd be great to find a way to get another 100hp.

John
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Aug 20, 2018 | 04:30 PM
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Not viable. Just buy an R.
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Aug 20, 2018 | 09:49 PM
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In addition to the different compression ratios XK8 (w/ 4.0) is 10.75:1 vs the XKR being 9.0:1, the XK8 also features a ZF5HP24 gearbox, frankly this is a weak and problematic gearbox. Due to the increased torque from the supercharger they had to swap out to a Mercedes Benz W5A580 5G-tronic. Your transmission simply could not handle the torque, the ZF box had a lot of trouble with the A-Clutch, which was caused by pressure fluctuation due to a faulty design in the pressure regulator valve. You're best off ditching the XK8 and getting a R model. There are a few downsides, but in time you WILL need to dump some money into the trans if your have the 5HP box.
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