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Magnuson SC Coupler fail after 10k

Discussion in 'Performance and Tuning' started by Camby, Oct 13, 2017.

  1. Oct 13, 2017 at 10:35 AM
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    Camby

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    Anyone have their coupler go bad shortly after bolting their SC on their truck (or any vehicle for the matter). Its not an expensive part, nor is it difficult to replace, but Im trying to sort out if I had something to do with its premature fail? (granted I haven't pulled the nose assembly out yet, but Im 90% certain its the coupler).

    Also, anyone have any experience, or pros/cons to spring style coupler vs polyurethane coupler?
     
  2. Oct 13, 2017 at 10:38 AM
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    Toyko Joe

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    :worthless:

    Edit* Seriously though, pictures help with clarification. Coupler is a pretty generic term.
     
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  3. Oct 13, 2017 at 1:17 PM
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    Not really. There’s only one nose coupler in these Superchargers. But alas reference the photo, it’s the piece on the left.

    1B9DF774-9B68-421B-AD37-41EBFAA24C5B.jpg
     
  4. Oct 13, 2017 at 4:38 PM
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    the replacement is on its way, I was asking around if anyone else had failed coupler that quickly?? After around 10k miles...theyre suppose to last around 100k if im not mistaken
     
  6. Oct 14, 2017 at 11:27 AM
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    How it is failed? :confused:
     
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  7. Oct 14, 2017 at 11:31 AM
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    Isn't it supposed to break if something binds up stopping it from severely damaging it's self and sending debris into the motor?
     
  8. Oct 15, 2017 at 9:16 AM
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