Irace86.2.0's KPower Turbo K24 Swap

[Irace86.2.0]

The GM sensor in Haltech’s menu is probably for the fast-response variety since that is what they sell, but the calibration is this:

[Irace86.2.0]

I got the car started. I burped the coolant and topped off the oil. The process wasn’t too hard with utilizing the BRZ OEM purge port and with using a fill kit. I got super hot air blowing from the heater in 10-15 minutes. The upper and lower radiator felt warm, so hopefully this means the thermostat opened. Water temps seemed stable. I should be able to try to drive the car tomorrow, maybe.

There didn’t seem to be any leaks or anything in the exhaust or IC pipes. There was vibration, but I don’t think anything is rubbing. The vibration might just be expected. It smoothed out with throttle input.

The bolts for the strut tower spacer are too big like a M10 versus a M8 or something. I’ll reach out to the guy.

[hedtrip]

good deal

[Irace86.2.0]

I had to drill for the larger bolts, but it wasn't too much of a pain, so I got the strut bar in place. I assembled the rest of the bumper and under trays. I would say the car idles smooth, but there is some extra NVH. I don't know if it is inherent to the setup. I don't feel it with my shifter or anything obvious.

I drove the car super conservative out of boost and in low rpms down the street to the car wash. It needed a good cleaning. I still need to get it tuned. That seems to be the hard part. I reached out to Zach at CSG who isn't going to up here anytime soon. I cc'd The Racer's Line, but no reply. There are local dynos, but I haven't seen anyone who is familiar with Haltech. I reached out to Humble Performance for potentially an e-tune to get me down the road. My phone has bad reception, so it got cut off, but they specialize in Hondas, and I have seen them tune on Haltech in their YouTube videos.

[jflogerzi]

Remote tuning via screen share. Find local Dyno time? Worth a shot

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[Brz-123]

Delicious do an e tune. MRT performance in OZ do e tune. Fensport in UK do e tune. I believe all of them can work on aftermarket ECU aka Haltech.

https://www.haltech.com/dealer-list/?reg=us

https://www.fensport.co.uk/products/mapping-tuning-link

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[Irace86.2.0]

Originally Posted by jflogerzi

Remote tuning via screen share. Find local Dyno time? Worth a shot

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I might need to do this. I’m looking into it. I posted some videos of Humble Performance putting down big numbers. They specialize in Hondas and are familiar with Haltech.

[Jdmjunkie]

How tall of spacers did you have to use for the strut bar?

[Irace86.2.0]

Originally Posted by Jdmjunkie

How tall of spacers did you have to use for the strut bar?

20mm. 15mm would be ideal, but it wasn’t available.

[spcmafia]

Originally Posted by Irace86.2.0

I had to drill for the larger bolts, but it wasn't too much of a pain, so I got the strut bar in place. I assembled the rest of the bumper and under trays. I would say the car idles smooth, but there is some extra NVH. I don't know if it is inherent to the setup. I don't feel it with my shifter or anything obvious.

I drove the car super conservative out of boost and in low rpms down the street to the car wash. It needed a good cleaning. I still need to get it tuned. That seems to be the hard part. I reached out to Zach at CSG who isn't going to up here anytime soon. I cc'd The Racer's Line, but no reply. There are local dynos, but I haven't seen anyone who is familiar with Haltech. I reached out to Humble Performance for potentially an e-tune to get me down the road. My phone has bad reception, so it got cut off, but they specialize in Hondas, and I have seen them tune on Haltech in their YouTube videos.

Man, I have to hand it to you. That engine bay looks absolutely beautiful. Congratulations on getting the vehicle started and being able to drive it too. It deserves a lot of merit for all the work you put in. Even more so, while attending school.

[x808drifter]

From 1st post to running/drivable car in just over 6 moths is amazing!

[Brz-123]

All credit to you , young man .

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[RedReplicant]

Originally Posted by Irace86.2.0

I still need to get it tuned. That seems to be the hard part. I reached out to Zach at CSG who isn't going to up here anytime soon. I cc'd The Racer's Line, but no reply. There are local dynos, but I haven't seen anyone who is familiar with Haltech. I reached out to Humble Performance for potentially an e-tune to get me down the road. My phone has bad reception, so it got cut off, but they specialize in Hondas, and I have seen them tune on Haltech in their YouTube videos.

Have you tried calling Trackspec yet?

[Irace86.2.0]

Originally Posted by RedReplicant

Have you tried calling Trackspec yet?

I am working with Zach and with Humble Performance and with a local dyno shop. I might do remote tuning with Zach or with Humble. I may wait until Zach is up in the area at The Racer's Line to retune the car later. I really don't know at this point. I know lots of places that will do e-tunes and remote tunes. I know Zach from previous experience, and I know Humble from their videos being proficient with Hondas and Haltech, so those are my two go to guys for now.