Swift's Supercharged Black Limited BRZ

[charged86]

Originally Posted by swift996

I did an inventory check - this kit is very detailed (props to innovate):


I also removed what I could (strut tower and a few covers - still need to drive to work tomorrow). I think I'll actually get this thing wrapped up tomorrow evening after work. It looks pretty straight forward.

We get unlabeled bags from vortech

[GuerillaRacing]

Car is looking great!

The ESM wheels and TOM'S LED tail lights make it beautiful, and especially with all the power to boot. Great job so far

[swift996]

Update

I received my Wilwood front brake-pads. I got their BP-20 (Street) and BP-30 (Race) pads. I plan to run the BP-30s first to match the Carbotech XP-10s I'm installing in the rear. If they are too much, I'll go down to the BP-20s.



Innovate Supercharger Install Begins NOW!! Updates to follow

[swift996]

removal portion done..more rain moving in so its a little dark in the garage. going to run to home depot and pick up a plug in lamp. a few little pain in the rear clips in tight places but so far its been smooth

[swift996]

Well call it a failure. I'm about 85-90% done. Tired of trying to figure out what the instructions could have provided, too many cuts, too many dropped bolts. It would help if I had mini hands. Anyways, I should have it up and running tomorrow, almost done.

A few pics from the install:

Stock injectors:

[swift996]

Update:

The car is up and running, no issues or CEL. Inspected everything and took it out for a spin. Inspected again and went for another spin. According to my logs, I'm at 5.3 PSI of boost and my oil temps got to 210 with a few miles and a few pulls. So it looks like an oil cooler will be coming very soon!

The install took a total of about 6 - 6.5hrs and wasn't a fun job. Like engine related work, just a lot of tight places where it's hard to thread bolts, etc. My advice is to work with a buddy. I did it alone and there are times you're frustrated and tired of trying the same thing over and over. If anything to just take a break.

Driving Impressions:
I'll have a more comprehensive update later but from my quick spins this car has really come to life. A lot of great low-end/mid range and a strong pull up top. It FEELS much quicker than the Vortech-charged BRZs I've driven but those were other peoples cars where I only took them for a quick spin. Not enough data to tell but it certainly feels quicker and pulls harder. It's about the performance I expected. Not quite as quick as my e46 M3 or 996 911 but not too far behind. If I had to take a guess, maybe a 13.6 in the quarter mile. Feels just a tad quicker than a stock FD RX7.

I need to run up to Subaru and get the 2 tiny screws for my MAF sensor. I misplaced them when I installed the AEM intake (AEM provides new screws).

Here are some pics:

[djdnz]

As I mentioned in the Innovate owners thread, looks great! Careful driving around without screws in the MAF!

How was the tuning process? Your car is my role model at the moment

[Draco-REX]

Awesome! And you got the tails I'm eyeballing.. I swear you're reading my mind half the time. Can't wait to do my own install!

[swift996]

Originally Posted by djdnz

As I mentioned in the Innovate owners thread, looks great! Careful driving around without screws in the MAF!

How was the tuning process? Your car is my role model at the moment

Thanks! I got my tune from Mike @moto-east. It flashed and runs fine. I'll probably get it on the dyno next week and see if he can smooth out the tune (if there is areas to) but it feels great.

Originally Posted by Draco-REX

Awesome! And you got the tails I'm eyeballing.. I swear you're reading my mind half the time. Can't wait to do my own install!

They look so clean in person. Oil Cooler is next for me, also want that clutch/flywheel/driveshaft set-up down the road. I'll probably wait to see if I'll go WMI or intercooled.

[TemeCal]

Looking great! Do you plan on installing a (dual) catch can?

[swift996]

Update:

I ran by Subaru and ordered a couple parts (arrive Thursday).
- Screws for the MAF sensor (it's not going anywhere but it needs to be screwed down)
- The 3 bolts that hold the direct injector computer. I couldn't find them so I just zip tied in the interim.

More Driving Impressions:
It pulls very good in the mid range. I think really where the car needed the extra power. Down low there's still a slight hesitation but more power. More air is flowing because I can hear the exhaust a little more. Very well matched to the car, this car would be THE car if it came from the factory this way. It's not earth shattering power but very smooth/linear power that compliments the chassis well.

Early 2nd gear pull (data via Torque):


Videos:
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G57InY41A1s"]Innovate Supercharged BRZ - YouTube[/ame]

Not that cool of a video but was doing 74mph through that turn:
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoRIqe_seO0"]Innovate Supercharged BRZ - YouTube[/ame]

[Dezoris]

Good videos man! Thanks for the update and impressions also the log.
How long before oil hits 230?

[swift996]

Originally Posted by Dezoris

Good videos man! Thanks for the update and impressions also the log.
How long before oil hits 230?

I did't get there yet. I'll capture a longer log maybe tomorrow. It seems like the tune is pretty safe, I think it might handle more timing. I'll hopefully get it on the dyno next week.

[Dezoris]

Originally Posted by swift996

I did't get there yet. I'll capture a longer log maybe tomorrow. It seems like the tune is pretty safe, I think it might handle more timing. I'll hopefully get it on the dyno next week.

No knock detection or any wierd behavor?