Innovate (Sprintex) Supercharger Owners Topic

[COO86L]

I had what seems like the same issue. It was an issue with the tune. Instead of 0.2 g/rev it was 2.0 g/rev on the axis. Caused it to trip out.
This was a base tune given by Sprintex

[Kodename47]

DI ECU well grounded?

[kev60625]

Hey guys, so I am in talks with someone and most likely will end up buying this kit. I've been reading up on this thread and ALL I'm seeing is RPM hesitation issues and some belt issues as well. For those who own this or are more familiar with it, is this kit honestly worth it? If i get it, I plan on getting a protune from a really good tuner, so the tune won't be an issue at all. I'd also get it installed by a good shop.

What do you guys think? I'd honestly not want to deal with all these issues even if I'm buying the kit used and not paying full price.

[COO86L]

Originally Posted by kev60625

Hey guys, so I am in talks with someone and most likely will end up buying this kit. I've been reading up on this thread and ALL I'm seeing is RPM hesitation issues and some belt issues as well. For those who own this or are more familiar with it, is this kit honestly worth it? If i get it, I plan on getting a protune from a really good tuner, so the tune won't be an issue at all. I'd also get it installed by a good shop.

What do you guys think? I'd honestly not want to deal with all these issues even if I'm buying the kit used and not paying full price.

I bought the Sprintex 210+ or SPS kit. It was amazing!! I had the hesitation issue but it was in the tune. I actually found where and corrected it.
I then had it tuned by Delicious Tuning in aussie 98 RON and E85. Completely different to the first tune my God.

As to belt issues, I never ever had that issue. I used to flat foot shift and launch control take off's all over the place. Never slipped or missed a beat. Mine came standard with the 69mm pulley and had a smaller belt.

[ajcarson11]

Originally Posted by Kodename47

DI ECU well grounded?

It's worth a shot to check -- Is the DI ECU the ECU that has 3 bolts holding it onto the fuel rail protection bracket on the passenger side of car?

Is it technically grounded with the screws themselves?

Thanks!

[stockysnail]

Originally Posted by kev60625

Hey guys, so I am in talks with someone and most likely will end up buying this kit. I've been reading up on this thread and ALL I'm seeing is RPM hesitation issues and some belt issues as well. For those who own this or are more familiar with it, is this kit honestly worth it? If i get it, I plan on getting a protune from a really good tuner, so the tune won't be an issue at all. I'd also get it installed by a good shop.

What do you guys think? I'd honestly not want to deal with all these issues even if I'm buying the kit used and not paying full price.

Used for $3000 like I paid for the intercooled version I would say yes it's worth it, otherwise I'd get the Edlebrock instead. My belt issues have only been with squeaky noises, not performance. Hesitation issues are almost always tune related. These units are a little harder to tune as they don't come with post charge intake temperatures.

[Kodename47]

Originally Posted by ajcarson11

It's worth a shot to check -- Is the DI ECU the ECU that has 3 bolts holding it onto the fuel rail protection bracket on the passenger side of car?

Is it technically grounded with the screws themselves?

Thanks!

The lower of the 3 is the grounding connection, it bolts directly to a bar on the engine block.

[riboyster]

Originally Posted by kev60625

Hey guys, so I am in talks with someone and most likely will end up buying this kit. I've been reading up on this thread and ALL I'm seeing is RPM hesitation issues and some belt issues as well. For those who own this or are more familiar with it, is this kit honestly worth it? If i get it, I plan on getting a protune from a really good tuner, so the tune won't be an issue at all. I'd also get it installed by a good shop.

What do you guys think? I'd honestly not want to deal with all these issues even if I'm buying the kit used and not paying full price.

Do it. Save your money and don't buy the intercooler, unless you plan on spending time at the autocross or doing multiple pulls without cooldown.
I'm running the 69mm high boost pulley without one right now with no problems (on a conservative tune [that is still fast as shit] from Delicious Tuning). Pulled a little faster than a corvette the other day after some alcohol injections. Don't know corvettes too well, but I'm pretty sure this one was NA.

I'd definitely recommend Delicious Tuning as your tuner. Outstanding shit.

[mert34]

hey guys, i got a new receseng 72.5mm pulley if anyone is interested shoot me a message.

[PitViper]

Originally Posted by riboyster

Do it. Save your money and don't buy the intercooler, unless you plan on spending time at the autocross or doing multiple pulls without cooldown.
I'm running the 69mm high boost pulley without one right now with no problems (on a conservative tune [that is still fast as shit] from Delicious Tuning). Pulled a little faster than a corvette the other day after some alcohol injections. Don't know corvettes too well, but I'm pretty sure this one was NA.

I'd definitely recommend Delicious Tuning as your tuner. Outstanding shit.

I'm running the same setup. Can confirm it is amazing. But here is what I learned from ownership.

If you're planning on running the supercharger with no cooling, expect a lot of power loss in hot weather or traffic from heat soak. You can run a smaller pulley, the intercooler, or meth injection like @riboyster and I, to help. I'd evaluate your driving style and environment before you pick out your cooling methods, if any. Also, I'd recommend some kind of weight reduction to the rotating mass of the motor. Light weight flywheel and pulleys will help reduce drivetrain stress from the added weight of the supercharger. Its not needed, but you can feel the difference.
There will also be more heat in the engine bay, so in a hot environment or tracking, you'll want a vented hood so you don't blow a coil pack.

And if you're running a oil return or oil catch can, you'll want to run a vent to atmosphere catch can to prevent oil from being sucked into the intake under high vacuum (more needed with the 69mm pulley.)

You'll want to get it tuned, as mentioned. If you're in the North West, @VitViper (vit tuned) would be my reccomendation.

Other parts to look into:
-cold air intake (I run the perrin Big MAF)
-header (I'm soon to be running the tomei EL)
-oil catch can



Other then that, welcome to the club! (Or soon to be... Hopefully)

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[choi0706]

PM me if anyone wants to purchase a lightly used 335 kit.

[ajcarson11]

Originally Posted by Kodename47

The lower of the 3 is the grounding connection, it bolts directly to a bar on the engine block.

Now that is interesting.... I specifically remember that I hand-tightened that bottom bolt since it was challenging to get to. I'll get under there and snug it up.

[riboyster]

Originally Posted by PitViper

-cold air intake (I run the perrin Big MAF)
-header (I'm soon to be running the tomei EL)
-oil catch can

Any of the two Perrin intakes will greatly help WOT heat soak by getting rid of that giant black box/filter heatsoak. I'm running the Perrin Small MAF, and the difference is noticeable with this one as well.

Definitely want to get a catless bunch of headers if you haven't already. Less back pressure and better performance from an aftermarket build. I'm running UELs because I like the sound more, but PitViper is making more power because of the ELs.

As far as catch can; you can buy just the can online for decently cheap, and fill it with your own concoction (I use copper scrubber pads because apparently they're a good filter AND catalyst for the gasoline and oil vapors). It will save you a bunch of money just doing it yourself.

[riboyster]

Does anyone know if there's a billet aluminum 69mm pulley? I can definitely feel the mass difference between steel 69 and raceseng 72.5.