Kraftwerks Supercharger Owners Thread

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I'm on my next revision of the @DeliciousTuning tune and let me just say, throttle aggressiveness based on what map your on is amazing. The tune I have has 1-4 from improved, to on off button.

1 is perfect for daily driving, much less "cmon why am I lugging off the line" and more of perfect launch from a stop sign.

2 is amazing. It's the perfect setup for nailing every single downshift, even 2nd. When you give it a hint you want to go faster it gets the hint and then some. If you let someone drive your car, this is the map you let them use just as long as they don't ride your clutch. I'd call it the clutch eater map because even I was having a little trouble at first.

I didn't even try 3-4 because 2 was way aggressive.

Going back to my original review of the Delicious tune vs the Vtune, now that they're both 93, and with map 1 gas pedal, they are on the same level when it comes to feel.

I have no idea what the power levels are like between them, so please don't draw any conclusions as to which tune has more power.

I'm still waiting on the Kraftwerks tune so I'll do a major update on all three tunes once I have them all to compare.

Also, I had Bill lower the fan engagement by 10F, this will help with track and summer temps. It's no fix, but it will help when you have the AC off since the engagement is pretty high with no AC.

[CSG Mike]

Don't forget that MPG is also heavily dependent on the tires and alignment you have.

[glamcem]

Originally Posted by CSG Mike

Don't forget that MPG is also heavily dependent on the tires and alignment you have.

I still managed 31+ mpg with R compounds and -3.0 Front -2.7 Rear camber, I have to say no AC though

[D-VO]

Does anyone else have these issues?

Bumper not fitting because the grill is pressed up against the charge pipe.


Had to remove some of the unused clip on the Passenger side headlight housing:


Moulded charge pipe and washer fluid neck fits too tight. Molded charge pipe is pressed up against the passenger headlight.

Thanks.

[captain_jack]

Originally Posted by D-VO

Does anyone else have these issues?

Bumper not fitting because the grill is pressed up against the charge pipe.


Had to remove some of the unused clip on the Passenger side headlight housing:


Moulded charge pipe and washer fluid neck fits too tight. Molded charge pipe is pressed up against the passenger headlight.

Thanks.

Yes everyone with an frs had those issues. @KraftWerks has new updated directions to show you how to fix them.

may the schwartz be with you....

[protpibe]

Originally Posted by NCItaly

Installed my mishimoto oil cooler with the kraftwerks/skunk2 sandwich plate. Clearance is just close enough.

I was going to put two more brackets on the bottom of the cooler, but I literally burned out my Dewalt drill putting holes in that beam. It's still very secure though.
Next stop is a shop that can cut out my grill and mustache and replace it with a custom grill so I can get some air flow to the oil cooler.

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Is that how the hoses were meant to be run? They look like the should of been trimmed down

Otherwise, nice install. I've never seen one mounted there.

[glamcem]

a little track update: after my tuner (mike from Moto-East Tuning @moto-mike) lowered the fan activation temp ( I think about 7 degrees) my coolant temps were stabilized at 205-206 F and my oil temps never exceeded 257 F ..this might be due to slightly thinner oil I've used this time (5w-30 Motul V300 vs Mobil 1 0w-40)..
here is some track footage from the last weekend's event
[ame="http://youtu.be/2JDtUJGLag0"]http://youtu.be/2JDtUJGLag0[/ame]

[TmP]

Damn, that looks like a fun little track!

[glamcem]

Originally Posted by TmP

Damn, that looks like a fun little track!

oh it's my favorite track no doubt about it

[vgi]

Originally Posted by D-VO

it looks like you don't have a checkvalve between catch can and intake manifold? i would suggest you install it.

[NCItaly]

Originally Posted by protpibe

Is that how the hoses were meant to be run? They look like the should of been trimmed down

Otherwise, nice install. I've never seen one mounted there.

Yeah they are definitely long, but that's just what came with the universal mishimoto kit and I wasn't about to try to cut them and shorten them so, oh well I suppose, it'll do for now. Might lower it a smidge to get it a little further from the intake.

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[TmP]

The fittings look like standard ferrule fittings. If they didn't come tightened with the kit, you should be (or should have been) able to open them and shorten the hoses as needed with a braided hose cutter.
Just FYI.

[protpibe]

Originally Posted by NCItaly

Yeah they are definitely long, but that's just what came with the universal mishimoto kit and I wasn't about to try to cut them and shorten them so, oh well I suppose, it'll do for now. Might lower it a smidge to get it a little further from the intake.

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They're reusable AN hose ends. You can disassemble them, trim the hose, then reattach the fitting. There are lots of tutorials on YouTube, just make sure you take extra care when cutting the hose because some of the steel from the hose can make its way into the threads and ruin the seal. Overall it's not that hard if you take your time

[NCItaly]

Well perhaps next oil change ill give that a shot. Thanks guys!

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