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Forum: Forced Induction 07-14-2017, 10:51 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,919
Posted By WRX4ME
Proof positive that it's always best to drive the...

Proof positive that it's always best to drive the snot out of these things.
Forum: Forced Induction 06-30-2017, 10:32 AM
Replies: 1,048
Views: 428,763
Posted By WRX4ME
Maybe mine will fail, maybe it wont. Regardless,...

Maybe mine will fail, maybe it wont. Regardless, Im going to run it til it drops and if it does, replace it with the Jackson Racing setup. JR has a 3 year warranty on their Rotrex unit, here in...
Forum: Forced Induction 06-30-2017, 10:25 AM
Replies: 1,048
Views: 428,763
Posted By WRX4ME
Correct. HKS did this to preserve fuel economy...

Correct. HKS did this to preserve fuel economy while cruising. In some instances, the roller has stuck in the open position, not engaging the supercharger and subsequently, not making boost. Time...
Forum: Forced Induction 06-23-2017, 08:11 AM
Replies: 1,048
Views: 428,763
Posted By WRX4ME
Curious if anyone has taken measurements of their...

Curious if anyone has taken measurements of their traction fluid temperatures after periods of brisk driving and what temps you've been seeing?
Forum: Forced Induction 06-21-2017, 04:01 PM
Replies: 1,048
Views: 428,763
Posted By WRX4ME
Interesting. Good to know. Despite the fact...

Interesting. Good to know. Despite the fact that the HKS system is 'in-house', there's a fascinating document that can be found by going to Google and searching "Rotrex Technical Handbook". This...
Forum: Forced Induction 06-21-2017, 01:55 PM
Replies: 1,048
Views: 428,763
Posted By WRX4ME
I understand that in the past, HKS utilized a...

I understand that in the past, HKS utilized a Rotrex unit for their Supercharger systems. With the 7040 unit, this is something that HKS has developed over a period of time, however it utilizes the...
Forum: Forced Induction 06-19-2017, 05:01 PM
Replies: 1,048
Views: 428,763
Posted By WRX4ME
Thank you for that clarification. As to your...

Thank you for that clarification. As to your earlier comment about it just being the blowers running opposite to the belt rotation, are you saying it's partially due to how the unit is oriented in...
Forum: Forced Induction 06-19-2017, 04:37 PM
Replies: 1,048
Views: 428,763
Posted By WRX4ME
Can you elaborate on that a little? Trying to...

Can you elaborate on that a little? Trying to understand what is occurring.
Thanks
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 06-08-2017, 11:00 AM
Replies: 19,878
Views: 8,803,187
Posted By WRX4ME
Switching to Redline 0w20 motor oil. Bought a...

Switching to Redline 0w20 motor oil. Bought a Prova oil-filter because I wanted to spend $30 on a $10 filter and feel like a big-shot. And, I purchased a magnetic drain plug so that I can recoil in...
Forum: Forced Induction 06-05-2017, 02:25 PM
Replies: 1,048
Views: 428,763
Posted By WRX4ME
I won't disagree with you there. The US entity...

I won't disagree with you there. The US entity representing HKS over the past few years has been lacking on many levels. That said, I've not had any problems with going through some of the 'Pro...
Forum: Forced Induction 06-05-2017, 12:38 PM
Replies: 1,048
Views: 428,763
Posted By WRX4ME
HKS has a very long and storied history of making...

HKS has a very long and storied history of making quality products. That said, it's terrible anytime anyone experiences an expensive failure. But there are not enough BRZ/FRS owners with this...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 06-02-2017, 05:03 PM
Replies: 960
Views: 299,298
Posted By WRX4ME
1) Chris Rader 2) Fayetteville, AR 3) #342 ...

1) Chris Rader
2) Fayetteville, AR
3) #342
4) Toy


Bought my Series Hyper Blue in Spring 2016. Since then, I've attached a HKS V3 Supercharger and other goodies. I've kept the general look...
Forum: Southeast 06-02-2017, 04:49 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,469
Posted By WRX4ME
Man, talk about a nearly dead thread.. I KNOW...

Man, talk about a nearly dead thread.. I KNOW there are a ton of FRS/BRZs in Arkansas. I see them all over NWA. :D Anyway, one Series Hyper Blue BRZ in Fayetteville, checking in.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 06-01-2017, 02:55 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 34,993
Posted By WRX4ME
SC kit can be a good bang for the buck if you...

SC kit can be a good bang for the buck if you don't have to pay someone else to install it. I have the HKS SC kit, and installed it myself (I have experience in this area), and 8000 miles later,...
Forum: Forced Induction 05-26-2017, 01:16 PM
Replies: 354
Views: 173,262
Posted By WRX4ME
Yeah, they say HKS on the ceramic, and NGK...

Yeah, they say HKS on the ceramic, and NGK everywhere else.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-26-2017, 10:33 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 133,749
Posted By WRX4ME
Using the Tomei EL header and Tomei overpipe. ...

Using the Tomei EL header and Tomei overpipe. Fitment was perfect. My last BRZ had a Perrin overpipe on it. I agree with other observations, there aren't too many ways to reinvent the wheel with...
Forum: Forced Induction 05-26-2017, 10:15 AM
Replies: 354
Views: 173,262
Posted By WRX4ME
Ah yes, the 'intake duct'.. That has to be...

Ah yes, the 'intake duct'.. That has to be modified (read - a chunk cut out of) in order to fit with the V3 kit. I sold mine and opted to just modify the stock air box per the instructions. But,...
Forum: Forced Induction 05-25-2017, 02:15 PM
Replies: 1,048
Views: 428,763
Posted By WRX4ME
I installed the Tomei EL header and overpipe on...

I installed the Tomei EL header and overpipe on my HKS Supercharged BRZ. I was going to go with the HKS EL header, but they were out of stock just about every place I checked, until maybe this Fall....
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-27-2017, 04:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 13,980
Posted By WRX4ME
Are you able to re-install the undertray that...

Are you able to re-install the undertray that covers the bottom of the engine after installing the header?
Forum: Forced Induction 03-08-2017, 12:57 PM
Replies: 1,048
Views: 428,763
Posted By WRX4ME
Good deal.

Good deal.
Forum: Forced Induction 03-08-2017, 11:17 AM
Replies: 1,048
Views: 428,763
Posted By WRX4ME
Try Evasive Motorsports.

Try Evasive Motorsports.
Forum: Forced Induction 03-08-2017, 10:42 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,225
Posted By WRX4ME
In July of 2016 a company at...

In July of 2016 a company at launchdistribution.com announced that the flash editor was now supporting models through the 2016 model year. They have a contact e-mail of tricia@launchdistribution.com...
Forum: Forced Induction 03-08-2017, 10:32 AM
Replies: 1,048
Views: 428,763
Posted By WRX4ME
Which one did you try?

Which one did you try?
Forum: Forced Induction 03-03-2017, 03:36 PM
Replies: 1,048
Views: 428,763
Posted By WRX4ME
The HKS kit is a great kit. I've put over 5000...

The HKS kit is a great kit. I've put over 5000 miles on mine and have loved every minute of it. Taking an angle grinder to my brand-new Hyper Blue BRZ that only had 4000 miles on it at the time was...
Forum: Forced Induction 03-03-2017, 03:31 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 55,207
Posted By WRX4ME
Thankfully HKS supplied hose clamps and...

Thankfully HKS supplied hose clamps and instructions to install them on the hose connected to that solenoid. It was a pain to access it, but a set of long-necked needle nose pliers helped...
Forum: Forced Induction 11-29-2016, 04:30 PM
Replies: 1,048
Views: 428,763
Posted By WRX4ME
I had a squeaky/chirpy idler pulley after...

I had a squeaky/chirpy idler pulley after installing the HKS kit.. So, worked up the nerve to undo my handiwork and replace the pulley. No more squeak and it never came back.
Forum: Forced Induction 11-29-2016, 04:25 PM
Replies: 1,048
Views: 428,763
Posted By WRX4ME
Nothing but a Cosworth drop-in air filter and a...

Nothing but a Cosworth drop-in air filter and a Greddy SP catback exhaust. Had the car tuned/virtual-dyno'd by Boosted Performance Tuning.. Runs great. Im not making any attempts at pushing the...
Forum: Forced Induction 11-17-2016, 10:09 AM
Replies: 1,048
Views: 428,763
Posted By WRX4ME
No issues with mine since I installed it this...

No issues with mine since I installed it this Summer. I've put 3700 miles on it and it runs with Swiss-watch precision. Smooth, quiet, perfect.
Forum: Forced Induction 07-08-2016, 06:15 PM
Replies: 354
Views: 173,262
Posted By WRX4ME
http://www.superstreetonline.com/how-to/engine/160...

http://www.superstreetonline.com/how-to/engine/1604-super-street-scion-fr-s-gets-hks-supercharger-upgrade/

Interesting article that touches on the differences between the V1 & V3 kits.
Forum: Forced Induction 07-05-2016, 01:57 PM
Replies: 354
Views: 173,262
Posted By WRX4ME
If you ever decide you want one, hit me up. I'll...

If you ever decide you want one, hit me up. I'll sell you mine very reasonably just to keep it from taking up space on a shelf in my garage.
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