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CSG Mike · 12-02-2014, 04:32 AM

I've gotten a TON of PMs with questions, so here's a breakdown of the stages:

Stage 1: air filter, thermostat, and Ecutek
Stage 1.1: Catback exhaust
Stage 1.2: resonated midpipe
Stage 1.3: ceramic coated Header
Stage 2: supercharger
Stage 3: engine internals.

If you have a stock car, you will need at least the Stage 1 and Stage 2 components to utilize the supercharger kit. The 1.1, 1.2, and 1.3 components will have GREAT returns with the supercharger, but are not absolutely necessary.

I believe you can use *just* the Stage 2 supercharger kit, if you have your own EcuTek. However, it is possible Cosworth may decide to not make their tunes to those that bring their own EcuTek license (but I find this unlikely). If you bring your own EcuTek, an want to use Cosworth's calibrations, expect to have an additional charge for their calibration.

For example, if you already own EcuTek, and purchase Jackson Racing's "TIY" kit, you can still purchase their CARB tune for $500.

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CSG Mike Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: S2000 CR Location: Orange County Posts: 14,564 Thanks: 8,942 Thanked 14,213 Times in 6,856 Posts Mentioned: 970 Post(s) Tagged: 14 Thread(s)	I've gotten a TON of PMs with questions, so here's a breakdown of the stages: Stage 1: air filter, thermostat, and Ecutek Stage 1.1: Catback exhaust Stage 1.2: resonated midpipe Stage 1.3: ceramic coated Header Stage 2: supercharger Stage 3: engine internals. If you have a stock car, you will need at least the Stage 1 and Stage 2 components to utilize the supercharger kit. The 1.1, 1.2, and 1.3 components will have GREAT returns with the supercharger, but are not absolutely necessary. I believe you can use just the Stage 2 supercharger kit, if you have your own EcuTek. However, it is possible Cosworth may decide to not make their tunes to those that bring their own EcuTek license (but I find this unlikely). If you bring your own EcuTek, an want to use Cosworth's calibrations, expect to have an additional charge for their calibration. For example, if you already own EcuTek, and purchase Jackson Racing's "TIY" kit, you can still purchase their CARB tune for $500.