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Derka · 01-09-2015, 07:55 PM

The cold side charge pipe that comes through the passenger side frame rail into the engine bay is hitting the headlight and metal of the frame. Anyone else deal with this? Also seems like my bumper is hitting something. Won't clip all the way under the headlight

Freeman · 01-09-2015, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Derka

The cold side charge pipe that comes through the passenger side frame rail into the engine bay is hitting the headlight and metal of the frame. Anyone else deal with this? Also seems like my bumper is hitting something. Won't clip all the way under the headlight

The spot under the headlight with the bumper is most likely the black clip that secures the bumper to the car. Shine a flashlight in there and check it out. I had the same thing happen to me on one of the many times I've taken my bumper off. It's got like a groove in it that is easy to push the tabs on the bumper over the groove causing the bumper to not sit right.

FirestormFRS · 01-09-2015, 08:22 PM

I can attest that the Skunk2 will bolt up to the Tomei OP. Hope to have the car done in the next 3 weeks, but my job is getting in the way.
@KraftWerks are you seeing that 12-15hp on NA or boosted or both?

Scracho · 01-09-2015, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Triumphrider

I'm doing the install my self but not till March.

Thats likely when I'll be doing mine. We're close enough should make a weekend of it lol

Model Citizen · 01-09-2015, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by fteightysix

A great tuner here in the 86 world, said 250hp at the wheels is perfect for this car, 300hp is the limit, anything more is just a "manhood" measuring contest. and as much as i spin the tires, and hunt for traction i kinda believe him..

-Thomas

going to agree

I'm at whatever the c30 is on stock pulley, and it's pretty much just right for actually driving the car in ways that don't involve a straight line, honking off and or light trees.

Triumphrider · 01-09-2015, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Scracho

Thats likely when I'll be doing mine. We're close enough should make a weekend of it lol

I move to a new house in March, then have 2 weeks off at the end of the month and first week of April. I'll have a double car at this house so plan is to tackle it then.

post_break · 01-10-2015, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by sw20kosh

On-track testing by CSG and SHARTA teams has shown you do not need an aftermarket radiator nor a t-stat. The stock piece has yet to become overwhelmed even on turbo'd applications. Save your money.

Too late. Plus in houston it gets so hot idling in traffic. I just wanted some piece of mind.

johan · 01-10-2015, 12:44 PM

You guys need to add a wastegate to one of your charge pipes so you can bleed boost in low gears... that's how you get traction back on these kits. I did it on my Si when I had a KW kit.

related info:
http://becausehonda.com/articles/mor...-boost-control
http://becausehonda.com/articles/boost-control

Chad86 · 01-11-2015, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by post_break

I don't like their belt setup. And I got the kraftwerks kit at a discount.

I started looking at the Innovate kit that everyone seems to rave about. What are the advantages of Kraftwerks over Innovate? Ease of install, etc.?

post_break · 01-11-2015, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Chad86

I started looking at the Innovate kit that everyone seems to rave about. What are the advantages of Kraftwerks over Innovate? Ease of install, etc.?

The torque curve is nuts. But, I think it doesn't put out as much power and heat soak may be an issue. Plus I think it's very expensive for the intercooled version.

Triumphrider · 01-11-2015, 07:00 PM

My understanding was down low it runs even with most superchargers, however loses in the top end. Not entirely sure on the physics as to why. Not too mention it costs nearly the same as other kits that produce more hp.

CSG Mike · 01-11-2015, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Triumphrider

My understanding was down low it runs even with most superchargers, however loses in the top end. Not entirely sure on the physics as to why. Not too mention it costs nearly the same as other kits that produce more hp.

Positive displacement superchargers are "air pumps", whereas centrifugal superchargers are "air compressors".

Triumphrider · 01-11-2015, 08:38 PM

My reason for buying kraftwerks was... The hp and tq numbers were good, I like the separate drive belt set up. I find the set up under the hood very clean looking.

Triumphrider · 01-11-2015, 10:03 PM

I can't seem to find it again but what size spring clamps do I need to secure my hoses under the intake manifold?

01-11-2015, 07:00 PM	#2741
Triumphrider Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Drives: 2013 Scion FRS in white out Location: Cambridge, Ontario, Canada Posts: 261 Thanks: 141 Thanked 102 Times in 64 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	My understanding was down low it runs even with most superchargers, however loses in the top end. Not entirely sure on the physics as to why. Not too mention it costs nearly the same as other kits that produce more hp. __________________ 2013 Scion Frs AT in Whiteout, Borla UEL header, Greddy SP Elite AxleBack. Kraftwerks C38 Supercharger tuned by Moto East and 2 kid seats in the back.

01-11-2015, 08:38 PM	#2743
Triumphrider Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Drives: 2013 Scion FRS in white out Location: Cambridge, Ontario, Canada Posts: 261 Thanks: 141 Thanked 102 Times in 64 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	My reason for buying kraftwerks was... The hp and tq numbers were good, I like the separate drive belt set up. I find the set up under the hood very clean looking. __________________ 2013 Scion Frs AT in Whiteout, Borla UEL header, Greddy SP Elite AxleBack. Kraftwerks C38 Supercharger tuned by Moto East and 2 kid seats in the back.

01-11-2015, 10:03 PM	#2744
Triumphrider Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Drives: 2013 Scion FRS in white out Location: Cambridge, Ontario, Canada Posts: 261 Thanks: 141 Thanked 102 Times in 64 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I can't seem to find it again but what size spring clamps do I need to secure my hoses under the intake manifold? __________________ 2013 Scion Frs AT in Whiteout, Borla UEL header, Greddy SP Elite AxleBack. Kraftwerks C38 Supercharger tuned by Moto East and 2 kid seats in the back.

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Derka Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Drives: 2015 frs Location: Spring hill florida Posts: 105 Thanks: 15 Thanked 56 Times in 26 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The cold side charge pipe that comes through the passenger side frame rail into the engine bay is hitting the headlight and metal of the frame. Anyone else deal with this? Also seems like my bumper is hitting something. Won't clip all the way under the headlight

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FirestormFRS Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2013 FR-S Location: Anytown Posts: 920 Thanks: 73 Thanked 643 Times in 302 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I can attest that the Skunk2 will bolt up to the Tomei OP. Hope to have the car done in the next 3 weeks, but my job is getting in the way. @KraftWerks are you seeing that 12-15hp on NA or boosted or both?

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johan Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Drives: '14 981CS, '99 NB1 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,274 Thanks: 1,234 Thanked 1,201 Times in 631 Posts Mentioned: 114 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	You guys need to add a wastegate to one of your charge pipes so you can bleed boost in low gears... that's how you get traction back on these kits. I did it on my Si when I had a KW kit. related info: http://becausehonda.com/articles/mor...-boost-control http://becausehonda.com/articles/boost-control

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