Originally Posted by
Mr. Demeanor
Heres the email response I recieved from Nizpro:
Hello Christopher
Firstly, thanks for your interest and posting links of our Supercharger kit for the V6 4.2 Litre Yamaha kit.
I have now read the comments posted on the links you provided, so I now have some idea of the questions forum readers would like answered.
We have a company policy of not directly adding comments on public forums, as it becomes impossible time wise to answer individual questions on multiple forum sites along with not wanting to tread on forum advertisers toes. I am happy for you to repost my answers to your email questions if you believe it to be appropriate.
Below seem to be the most common asked questions.
April fool’s joke? No it certainly is not, this is the real deal. We were certainly a little amused when it became public on April 1st in the US (April 2nd here in Aus)
Does the standard engine cowl Fit? Yes the cowl remains 100 % untouched, we do add a 104 mm { 4 inch approx. } spacer that is attached to the standard cowls internal latch points, the standard latches are then bolted to the spacer. The cowl then simple goes on in the standard manner.
Which Yamaha model does the Nizpro Supercharger kit fit? Our Supercharger kit fits all F series 225, 250 and 300 V6 4.2 litre models. It also fits all 200, 225 and 250 SHO V6 4.2 litre
Models
Is reliability and durability compromised by adding a supercharger to a naturally aspirated engine? Firstly let me say that the 4.2 Yamaha V6 is an amazingly well engineered product. Any owner of one can be assured just how good these engines really are and how under stressed they are in standard form. In its highest production level { 300 HP } it’s making a mere 71 hp per litre at a lazy 6000 rpm maximum engine speed limit..
Countless production engines are now found in both naturally aspirated and forced induction derivatives with very few and in some cases no internal mechanical changes. When changes are made they often consist of a simple static compression ratio change.
If very high outputs are required you may find differences in connecting rods, the addition of piston that have pressure feed oil cooling and possibly different exhaust valve material in turbocharged engines.
The standard 4.2l V6 Yamaha is engineered as standard with high quality connecting rods, oil cooled pistons and a compression ratio that is low enough to suit forced induction. So it is a brilliant platform for forced induction.
In terms of power output per litre the closest current example is the Mercury 400R at 2.6 litres it’s producing 153 hp per litre, over twice that of the 300 HP Yamaha in standard form. It does this at 7000 rpm some 16 % higher than the Yamahas 6000 rpm and with approximately 2.2bar absolute boost pressure being applied. Don’t forget the supercharger requires crankshaft horse power to drive it. This could be in the order of 50 to 70 horse power. So what is being measured at the prop shaft is not what is being generated at the crankshaft. In truth the 400R is now producing in the order of 173 hp per litre. This alone shows just what an amazing job Mercury have done with the Verado 400R especially considering the duty cycle marine engines are operated in.
Getting back to the Nizpro Supercharged Yamaha, it is now producing 107 hp per litre or approximately 115hp per litre accounting for the drive requirement of the supercharger. This is 50% less power per litre than the 400R at 600 rpm less. With approximately .7 bar less absolute boost pressure.
Now it’s hard to argue that given two identical engines one producing 300 hp and the other 600 hp that the durability will be the same at peak power. However given that very few people even in a marine application will hold their engines a 100% of the time at peak power, rpm and load for the entire life of the engine, this story of durability starts to change.
The higher power engine if prop’d accordingly will now achieve the same cruising speed at lower engine rpm, this in effect will prolong engine parts given their slower rotational speeds. Think of this a little like a low speed diesel engine {Truck}vs. a high speed petrol engine. {Car}
We started this project in 2013 and to accelerate our own durability testing program we are running our pre-production tests at well beyond the 450hp power level, Higher rpm with substantially higher boost pressures than what the production 450hp package will be released with. Up to date we have seen zero failures of any kind using a standard Yamaha 4.2 V6 engine.
Lower Unit strength? Currently we have seen zero lower unit gear failures. We certainly understand that at some point the lower unit will become an issue and are already taking steps to be able to offer upgrades.
What does the supercharger package include? This is the short list not including clamps, nuts and bolts. etc.
· Nizpro Supercharger unit
· Twin water to air intercoolers
· Moulded intercooler hoses
· Intercooler water outlet fitting
· Intercooler Water pick up
· Upgraded fuel injectors
· Upgraded fuel pump
· Drive belt and pulley system
· Wiring loom extensions direct plug in
· Fuel filter relocation bracket
· Intercooler water filter
· Air box
· Cowl extension piece
· 450s Sticker kit
· Direct ECU flash tool with plug in harness
· ECU Licence
· Nizpro Marine 450 Horsepower ECU calibration
Price and availability.
The official release will be at the Sema Show in Las Vegas on October 31st 2017.
Over the next couple of months we will be looking for the premium dealers around the world to install, service and carry stock of the Nizpro Supercharger upgrade packages.
Prior to the release we will be offering a very limited quantity of kits to selected dealers to be installed on boats for display purposes.
Supercharger packages ordered prior to the official release will be $9995 Usd + shipping and import taxes.
Due to being inundated with emails I have yet been able to reply to all of you, please allow me a little time for my reply.
Regards
Simon Gishus
Director