Kraftwerks Supercharger Owners Thread

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Not exactly related to the kit but I did get my diffuser back from powder coat.

[Chad86]

Originally Posted by KraftWerks

Just wanted to share the video up from Skunk2 Racing about the Alpha Series Header that was recently released.

Feel free to let us know if you have any questions!

Enjoy

Do we know when to expect the Skunk2 full exhaust system to be releaed? I would like to do the exhaust at the same time as the header.

[digital_assassin]

Originally Posted by Chad86

So as an official noob to superchargers, I have a few questions concerning additional internals required for my C38 build. Oil cooler, check valve, catch can, etc. I notice that Kraftwerks has a passive oil cooler and found a bit of info on these items a few pages back. And as far as upgrades, I would like to run the SKUNK2 header and Alpha radiator, Grams injectors possibly, but wondering if I should upgrade certain things down the line or just get it over all at once. I will be discussing more with Moto East, but with my tune aim of 300 whp on 94 Octane what is required beyond stock at minimum to start?

While your at it... upgrade the motor mounts. Will be simple with the headers out. If you plan on doing headers it's best to do them at the same time as the super charger so that you only tune once. If I was doing the C38 I would definitely do injectors and a fuel pump.

[Boofneenee]

Originally Posted by Chad86

So as an official noob to superchargers, I have a few questions concerning additional internals required for my C38 build. Oil cooler, check valve, catch can, etc. I notice that Kraftwerks has a passive oil cooler and found a bit of info on these items a few pages back. And as far as upgrades, I would like to run the SKUNK2 header and Alpha radiator, Grams injectors possibly, but wondering if I should upgrade certain things down the line or just get it over all at once. I will be discussing more with Moto East, but with my tune aim of 300 whp on 94 Octane what is required beyond stock at minimum to start?

U will need a fuel pump and injectors for sure if u run e85. Not sure about the c38 but Mike will have an honest answer for u

[John92]

@digital_assassin Did you do motor mounts on yours? I was contemplating installing better motor mounts as I have that weird idle at 1500rpm I would describe it as strong vibration. I don't know if its because of all the tranny bushings and diff bushings I have installed. Thanks.

[Chad86]

Originally Posted by Boofneenee

U will need a fuel pump and injectors for sure if u run e85. Not sure about the c38 but Mike will have an honest answer for u

There is no E85 available where I live. How many whp do you think I can get to on stock components with the C38? From what I have heard of the Kraftwerks kit so far, the only thing I might wish I had was that nice supercharger whine. Although, after seeing this video, I think the Kraftwerks kit sounds amazing!

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQo8Tj3t5-c"]BRZ/FR-S/GT86 KraftWerks C38 kit ride along review - YouTube[/ame]

[Triumphrider]

I'm pretty sure your stock fuel injectors and pump limit you to 300

[Chad86]

Originally Posted by Triumphrider

I'm pretty sure your stock fuel injectors and pump limit you to 300

I would be pretty happy with 300 whp on pump. From what someone else said here, this car is perfect with 250 to 300 whp.

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Originally Posted by John92

@digital_assassin Did you do motor mounts on yours? I was contemplating installing better motor mounts as I have that weird idle at 1500rpm I would describe it as strong vibration. I don't know if its because of all the tranny bushings and diff bushings I have installed. Thanks.

I have the vibration. I have the group N motor mounts from Japan. Get these, they are stiffer than stock and do not cause any NVH.

[digital_assassin]

Originally Posted by John92

@digital_assassin Did you do motor mounts on yours? I was contemplating installing better motor mounts as I have that weird idle at 1500rpm I would describe it as strong vibration. I don't know if its because of all the tranny bushings and diff bushings I have installed. Thanks.

I just installed Perrin mounts yesterday. Haven't drove the car yet but just sitting in the garage I watched the engine and blipped the throttle and no movement. With the stock mounts the engine moved a ton.

[Triumphrider]

How many miles have you been supercharged now @digital_assassin

[digital_assassin]

8K.

[John92]

Thanks @post_break and @digital_assassin.

[Triumphrider]

Just did inventory on my kit, looks like everything is there plus mine came with a check valve for my pcv line!