Alright, which one of you is on Reddit

100% GRM article inspired (Benz supercharger/Miata content inside)

I don't see a massive blow-off valve. I've seen post-blower throtttle body setups take apart intercoolers even with one. 

But boy, do non-throttled superchargers scream. Literally.

Might be someone who pulled the pics from that thread and is trying to pass it off as their own for reddit karma. Happens all the time.

Dunno which of us is on reddit, but I'd be lying if I said I hadn't thought of inviting this guy to post here.

I am, but it wasn't me.  I did see that post and thought, neat they used the same Mercedes clutched supercharger I wanted to use on my 924.

Keith Tanner said:

I don't see a massive blow-off valve. I've seen post-blower throtttle body setups take apart intercoolers even with one. 

But boy, do non-throttled superchargers scream. Literally.

It has a clutch on it, so you could potentially avoid some of those issues with controlling the clutch via relay and the ECU.

In reply to GIRTHQUAKE :

A different belt tensioner was used, I immediately researched to see if it was lifted. 

In reply to Stefan (Forum Supporter) :

I wonder how much inertia the blower has? 

I plan on putting one on my 914. 1.8l be damned!

Keith Tanner said:

In reply to Stefan (Forum Supporter) :

I wonder how much inertia the blower has? 

Good question, the pulley on the blower is quite large, so the crank pulley is even larger.

Reading the OP's comments, he was inspired by the GRM article/thread.  So its a tribute :)