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[Jez]

Please ignore if you have already read or seen the report

TURBO TECHNICS LIMITED

Turn in, clip the apex and squeeze the throttle - dial in opposite lock and revel in a gloriously progressive power slide. Yes, the Turbo Technics blown Elise is staggeringly quick, but raw power is nothing without control. A brand new advanced design of supercharger, mated to either 1.8 or VVC K-series engine, delivers a deeply impressive 190 or 215 bhp respectively. The smooth, yet instant power delivery complements the Elise package like nothing else. Work that superb Lotus chassis and explore the limits of adhesion - in total control.

The Supercharged Elise is the culmination of over two years development and engineering by Turbo Technics. This in not a "bolt-on", but a thoroughly well engineered conversion, which will delight any Elise owner and demonstrate how to make an impressive car - even better.

Easy to live with, yet impossible to live without. One drive and you’ll be addicted!

MODEL RANGE

ELISE (1995- 2000)
Standard 1.8i:
TT190 Supersport - 190 bhp Supercharger system.
TT230 Supersport - 230 bhp Supercharger system.

111S
TT215 Supersport - 215 bhp Supercharger system.

ELISE S2
TT190 Supersport - 190 bhp Supercharger system.
TT230 Supersport - 230 bhp Supercharger system.

EXIGE/ 340R/ Motorsport Elise
TT260 Supersport - 260 bhp Supercharger system.




Aim for 180 bhp to realise a power to weight ratio of 250 bhp/tonne.

Avoid traditional head/cam tuning and it’s associated drawbacks for a more creative solution, worthy of the Elise design.

Maintain excellent driveability with instant throttle response to magnify driver enjoyment, with power oversteer upon command. Retain boot space and minimise additional weight in a compact, professionally engineered engine bay.

Incorporate in-house designed aluminium castings to aid service accessibility and durability. High mileage engine /transmission reliability is paramount.

Avoid specialist maintenance requirements and retain standard service intervals.

CONTROLLED POWER OVERSTEER BECOMES EASY WITH SUPERCHARGED ELISE

A brand new design of supercharger. Belt driven, but avoiding the traditional heavy power losses. Very lightweight and compact, installed within the existing space in front of the engine without compromising luggage space. Low in maintenance, requiring no specialist servicing, and lubricated by oil direct from the engine. Low maintenance Poly-vee drive belt, automatically adjusted via integral tensioner.

Low-blow boost pressure (9psi) is directed into a brand new cast aluminium inlet manifold. This houses an efficient, but very compact charge cooler to prevent increased engine bay temperature. A small reduction in engine compression ratio, achieved by shortened the connecting rods, is the only required engine modification.

Supplementary fuel, supplied via two injectors, is digitally controlled using an independent ECU and mapped for maximum power and reliability. No changes to the existing MEMS software, or anti-theft system, allows the standard Lotus fault finding procedure to be performed. The unmodified exhaust system and catalytic converter is retained, unless otherwise requested.



CAST ALUMINIUM INLET MANIFOLD
HIGHLY EFFICIENT BELT DRIVEN SUPERCHARGER - LIGHT AND COMPACT


As driveable around town as a standard car. No lumpy idle speed, hot or cold starting procedure or flat spots. Depress the throttle at any speed for an instant, yet creamy smooth, power surge all the way to the standard rev limiter. No lag or throttle delay, and with 190 supercharged bhp on tap, power oversteer becomes real fun. Predictable and progressive power delivery reveals safe and accessible ways to explore the limits of adhesion, and complements the terrific Elise chassis beautifully. Easy to live with, yet impossible to live without. One drive and you’ll be addicted!

ENGINE BAY COMPACT AND THOROUGHLY WELL ENGINEERED WITHOUT REDUCING BOOT SPACE

PERFORMANCE Standard 1.8 TT190 Supersport TT215 Supersport TT230 Supersport TT260 Supersport
Maximum power 118 bhp @ 5500 rpm 190 bhp @ 6500 rpm 215 bhp @ 6500 rpm 230 bhp @ 6500 rpm 260 bhp @ 7000 rpm
Maximum torque 121 lb/ft @ 4500 rpm 170 lb/ft @ 5000 rpm 185 lb/ft @ 6000 rpm 190 lb/ft @ 6000 rpm 206 lb/ft @ 6000 rpm
0-60 mph 5.5 seconds 4.6 seconds 4.5 seconds 4.2 seconds TBA
0-100 mph 17.4 seconds 13.5 seconds 12.0 seconds 11.0 seconds TBA
50-70 mph (3rd gear) 3.9 seconds 2.7 seconds 2.5 seconds 2.4 seconds TBA
50-70 mph (4th gear) 5.1 seconds 3.8 seconds 3.5 seconds 3.5 seconds TBA




POWER GRAPHS FOR 1.8 and 1.8 VVC SUPERCHARGED ENGINES





TORQUE GRAPHS FOR 1.8 and 1.8 VVC SUPERCHARGED ENGINES



TT190 SUPERSPORT
Engine
Compression ratio is reduced by shortening the connecting rods, otherwise all other components remain standard.

Supercharger
Centrifugal compressor rotating at up to 110,000 rev/min. Epicyclical traction drive system driven from crankshaft via poly-vee belt. Small lightweight aluminium body and pulley. Dimensions 160 x 140mm. Weight 4.8kg.

Exhaust system
The catalytic converter, exhaust manifold and system are retained unless otherwise specified. An uprated exhaust system may be specified as an optional extra. MOT compliant.

Air System
Air flow is through the standard air box and high flow air filter element. Air to water charge cooler within integral cast aluminium inlet manifold. Minimal engine bay heat.

Fuel System
Unleaded 95 ROM fuel. The standard injection system is retained but supplemented by twin injectors. Fuel and ignition controlled by digitally mapped ECU. No changes to the standard Lotus MEM's software (S2 employs new engine management system).

Transmission
Gearbox, clutch and drivetrain components all remain standard.

Servicing
Standard service procedures and intervals.

ALL OTHER MODELS -
CALL FOR A FULL BROCHURE: 01604 705050


Supplied and fitted at Turbo Technics headquarters. Fully tested and set-up for peak performance and includes a full 12 months mechanical warranty.
TT190 & TT215 SUPERSPORTS £5750.00 + Vat
TT230 SUPERSPORTS £7350.00 + Vat
TT260 SUPERSPORTS £9290.00 - £9995.00 + Vat

Note: Previously uprated or non-standard engines may require additional work, with a small premium in price.


Turbo Technics own comprehensive mechanical warranty is included for a period of 12 months with all fitted conversions.Contact Turbo Technics for full details.


To book a test drive, contact Rob Yeomans at Turbo Technics.
Tel: 01604 705050 Fax: 01604 706999 (direct line) or E-mail rob@turbotechnics.com

For more Elise owners' comments about the Supercharged Elise:

www.eliseweb.com/scripts/reviews/tt/ttechnics.htm

http://www.lotus-eli...rbotechnics.htm

[Purebob]

I think exiges has one fitted to his exige. ** david, is it a TT blower on yours? **

[minime]

i approached tt last year about doing something for the vx.....they had too many things on their plate.....

[Jez]

I have emailed them and will wait and see, maybe they have done or doing something for the VX. Most likely not though by the sound of it

[BogBrush]

Jas from seloc has the TT 235 conversion. Very Very quick indeed although he's just gone through his second charge cooler.

[Purebob]

Didn't it scare the poo out of testers in an ETCOTY a while back?

[Jim_Cross]

Didn't it scare the poo out of testers in an ETCOTY a while back?

Scared the crap outta me

[Jez]

Dear Jeremy, Thank you for contacting Turbo Technics. I am afraid that we do not offer a supercharger conversion for the VX220, but at least there is now a faster turbocharged version available. Sorry I am unable to help on this occasion, but if you aver change to an Elise, I would be very happy top help you select your choice of supercharger conversion. Very best regards, Rob Yeomans. Sales Manager. Turbo Technics Limited. Turbo Technics Ltd. 2 Sketty Close, Brackmills, Northampton. NN4 7PL. England. Tel: +44 (0) 1604 705050 Fax: +44 (0) 1604 769668 E-mail: rob@turbotechnics.com Internet: www.turbotechnics.com

[BrianDrought]

Didn't it scare the poo out of testers in an ETCOTY a while back?

I can't remember what they said about it now, I don't read Evo

But I do know it won Ultimate Track Car of the Year in CCC magazine

It was Jonathan Palmer after stepping out of the TT260, having previously driven the Elise Sport 190 who said....

"Now *THATS* a proper engine...makes the Sport190 feel a bit tame"

Or something like that

[Jim_Cross]

Bri, How come you haven't gone down the TT route with yours? Does David's scare you too much

[BrianDrought]

Purely because I didnt want to spend £7K on it. My 210hp N/A conversion has cost me around 4.5K and its plenty quick enough ! (faster than the TT190).

[Jim_Cross]

Fair enough

[Purebob]

I like NAs in light cars. You can really use the throttle to steer with decent steering feedback, relatively low weight and a proportional throttle response IMO. edited to say I've never driven a very light blown motor like an Exige though

Edited by Purebob, 14 May 2003 - 03:15 PM.

[BrianDrought]

I like NAs in light cars. You can really use the throttle to steer with decent steering feedback, relatively low weight and a proportional throttle response IMO.

edited to say I've never driven a very light blown motor like an Exige though

Bob... the blower in the Exige makes it just like an N/A engine. No lag at all.

[garyk220]

I am afraid that we do not offer a supercharger conversion for the VX220, but at least there is now a faster turbocharged version available.

The introduction of the VXT for a few thousand more than the 2.2 will have made their minds up for them. Especially when the cost to upgrade a 1 year old VX to a brand new VXT will be less than going down the supercharging route IMO