glamcem's Rotrex Supercharged (Krafwerks) _PART OUT

[Lunatic]

Originally Posted by glamcem

Thank you sir, hopefully I get a chance to visit you in August so we can have a lot of seat time at ORP

I'll be there!

[glamcem]

Originally Posted by Lunatic

I'll be there!

you should also come join me for one of those lapping days at RMP, it's a lot of fun

[glamcem]

a few more parts ordered

• Raybestos ST43 front and rear pads - ordered not yet received
• Exedy Stage 1 Clutch and Flywheel kit - ordered not yet received
• Perrin and Whiteline Bushing combo (WL Positive gear and Perrin Rear shifter bushings)- ordered not yet received
• Whiteline Rear subframe bushing inserts - ordered not yet received
  

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Originally Posted by glamcem

Ok a few more updates I've installed everything but haven't filled the canister with oil or started priming yet since it was getting late last night ..overall, it took me about one and a half day to install the kit but I took my time and had to make a few trips to home depot and harbor freight..also since I have been also installing my radiator and OEM oil cooler I had to be strategic so I wouldn't double the efforts I installed everything in this order

• clamps to prevent leaks
• bumper removal and oil cooler install (since jacking and air box removal involved)
• Koyo Radiator install and adding coolant
• putting back the stock air box and test run to see everything works fine
• without putting back bumper remove the box again (2 mins job)
• started installing the KW kit

Did you keep that hard line that bolts to the front of the engine installed with the kraftwerks kit? I know the KW kit uses those two holes as mounting points so I just wanted to check for a fellow member.

[glamcem]

Originally Posted by post_break

Did you keep that hard line that bolts to the front of the engine installed with the kraftwerks kit? I know the KW kit uses those two holes as mounting points so I just wanted to check for a fellow member.

Which hard line are you referring to? the oil cooler bracket that stays behind the KW kit?

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Originally Posted by glamcem

Which hard line are you referring to? the oil cooler bracket that stays behind the KW kit?

The metal hard line that screws to the front of the engine in this picture. You have it attached to the molded hose, but not attached at the bottom.

[glamcem]

Originally Posted by post_break

The metal hard line that screws to the front of the engine in this picture. You have it attached to the molded hose, but not attached at the bottom.

oh ok I think this is the one you are talking about


so yeah, it stays there and the KW bracket uses the same holes you simply replace the bolts with the one that comes with the KW kit and the metal lines stay there like a washer

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Originally Posted by glamcem

oh ok I think this is the one you are talking about


so yeah, it stays there and the KW bracket uses the same holes you simply replace the bolts with the one that comes with the KW kit and the metal lines stay there like a washer

Thanks, I had no idea it would fit with the KW kit so I never used it. Now I know!

[glamcem]

Originally Posted by post_break

Thanks, I had no idea it would fit with the KW kit so I never used it. Now I know!

[glamcem]

Below parts have been installed at Pat's Autosport (Auburn, WA)..

• Perrin and Whiteline Bushing combo (WL Positive gear and Perrin Rear shifter bushings)-
• Whiteline Rear subframe bushing inserts

FYI, Pat is a great guy, honest, very quick and knowledgeable. he is coming from a racing background (Motox, gokart, road racing ..etc) so we ended up spending hours (car talk) at his place and he built many race cars and has this beautiful E36 M3, it was nice to hear some good feedback from an experienced guy..coincidentally, forum member @rice_classic was bringing his car to Pat's that day so I stayed a little longer to say hi

I can definitely recommend him to everyone who's looking for a good, reputable mechanic


Perrin rear shifter bushing


Whiteline positive gear bushing (tranny support)


I forgot to take pictures of the rear subframe insert bushings

[glamcem]

I have to mention after the rear shifter and transmission support bushings my shifts feel a lot more precise (no ill effects of the Short shifters) .. I couldn't notice a big improvement in the rear after the rear subframe insert bushings but I also didn't push the car .. I have two track events scheduled this month so I will get a chance to share my opinions on them

[glamcem]

UPDATE: No more compromise tires I wanted to try the real deal this time so below is ordered:

Hankook Ventus Z214 C51 (medium) 245/40/17 ordered with HC service (soon to be installed)

[CSG David]

Originally Posted by glamcem

UPDATE: No more compromise tires I wanted to try the real deal this time so below is ordered:

Hankook Ventus Z214 C51 (medium) 245/40/17 ordered with HC service (soon to be installed)

Just go to straight Hoosiers. They last quite long without heat cycling so quickly.

[glamcem]

Originally Posted by CSG David

Just go to straight Hoosiers. They last quite long without heat cycling so quickly.

"Hoosiers are the best" many people say but I also hear these tires provide about 90% of the Hoosiers performance at 70% of its cost and last longer so I wanted to try them out if I don't like them I might try the R6s next time ..they've also released the new R7s I think