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With out a doubt I'd get a custom tune.
If I were to buy a KW system again I'd get the C38 with high boost pulley and have a custom charge pipe made. Then attach an electronic boost controller so you can get better low end response and have it blow off boost on the top end so you're not blowing your motor. This would also allow you to run multiple maps with different boost settings. |
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10-26-2015, 08:36 AM | #3628 | |
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The c30 I feel is more than enough. I originally went back and forth with the c38 kit but with e85 and the c30 (~300whp), I break the rears loose rolling on the throttle in 3rd gear once I hit ~5000rpm. When I upgrade my tires (currently running 225/45/17 dunlop sport maxx/rs3), I might throw on the high boost pulley (~380whp) but I think that will just be ridiculous scary power. I've been running the c30/e85 kit all year and the power still is awesome when I get to use it. |
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10-26-2015, 11:02 AM | #3631 |
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C30 kit, belt just went after 1000 miles
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Not sure, had a speed shop do the install. I installed the gates app on my iphone but everytime i tried measuring it gave me sporadic readings
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The belt system is really finicky on this kit. Set it to within that range and you should be OK. I did and my supercharger died before the belt had any issues. Call up Kraftwerks and order 2 belts just in case it happens again.
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10-26-2015, 12:26 PM | #3635 |
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Also, as the weather changes pretty rapidly in Texas, I like to check the belt frequency after big temperature swings. I've had to tweak it some times.
I've had this kit installed for 28k miles and broken only 2 belts. Once on a dyno and another after a long day of driving hard in the mountains. Both those times, I had forgot to check the tension before the runs (my negligence). I do now have 2 backup belts for peace of mind though. Kraftwerks/CJ has been very good at getting the belts out to me quickly after I contacted them. Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk
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I tried measuring frequency with the gates carbon app on my iphone but it is super sporadic with the readings
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24 then 34 then like 125 lol
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Pluck it the same each time. You can easily cause that amount of variation just by the amount of force you use. The belt system is finicky and takes some diligence to stay on top of.
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10-30-2015, 05:47 PM | #3640 |
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You sure it's not just too loose, I know when not tightened enough the gates app is either unable to give a reading or gives varying reading(as the loose causes the frequency to go all over the place)
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