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Visconti · 05-18-2013, 05:03 PM

I'm still telling people 15 business days but it appears they are getting orders out at a much faster rate now

John

JordanInnovations · 05-18-2013, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by DJCarbine

Just finished my install, the wingnuts are slightly loose but I doubt they will vibrate out of place or come unhooked.

The car doesn't feel faster, until you look down and see how fast you are going.

Linear power delivery =

The wingnuts are not actually "wingnuts", just quarter-turn fasteners with thumb "wings". They don't vibrate out, and even if they did, there's no where for them to go - they're captive.

tom@kartboy · 05-18-2013, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by DJCarbine

Just finished my install, the wingnuts are slightly loose but I doubt they will vibrate out of place or come unhooked.

I havent looked at the kit sitting in the shop yet, BUT pop the cover open and see if they have springs on the bottom side like DZUS button springs. If they do, you can get a small screw driver and put a little more tension on the springs. That should keep them from rattling.
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charged86 · 05-18-2013, 07:05 PM

I pulled out my thumb/ wing fasteners installed new 1/4 speed clip fasteners and chrome plated button heard Allen screw fasteners they hold lid much tighter and look effing sweet. available at LOWES Motorsports. Major thing that bugged me those mickey mouse grandpa wing nuts. first time I saw the kit months ago.

civicdrivr · 05-18-2013, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Foobar

Mine was ordered from Visconti and it shipped out on the 16th business day. John's been saying that it's around 15 business days before it ships so he was pretty close with my estimate. Lucky for you, you're going to get the MAF harness extension as part of your kit since it hasn't shipped yet. I missed that by a week and ended up paying extra for the harness! Well worth it if you dont' want to hack up your stock MAF harness.

The extension harness is now part of the kit??

Sent from my Nexus 4

Visconti · 05-18-2013, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by civicdrivr

The extension harness is now part of the kit??

Sent from my Nexus 4

Yes it is now part of my kit.

John

charged86 · 05-18-2013, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by RedAlert

Charged86, where did youi get the fasteners? Looking to replace mine also. BTW, paintwork looks amazing. Thanks.

I actually got them At ACE Hardware because they have CHROME Fastener selection so The allen button head bolts are 1/4 by 20 threads. with match speed nut/ fold over clamp. Lowes would have them I know HOME DEPOT sucks for anything hardware or remotely automotive.

advanced auto parts link
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/web...rts_22144659-p

Darryljr11 · 05-19-2013, 07:21 PM

Anyone know how hot the compressor gets in farenheit? Im thinking about getting my kit ceramic coated when i get it.

Foobar · 05-19-2013, 07:53 PM

Wasn't getting very hot for me either, could put my hand on it after driving.

Darryljr11 · 05-19-2013, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by RedAlert

Not necessary, I've put my hand on it right after being abusive. IMO the $ would be better spent on a oil cooler. I'm hitting 240 deg. F. in oil temps on a mild 80 degree day.

Whats the normal operating oil temp range? You're talking about the engine oil not the synthetic fluid in the supercharger right? What oil are you using?

Darryljr11 · 05-19-2013, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by RedAlert

Yes, engine oil. I've been asking around about safe oil temps. @Areddi told me the autocross guys are hitting 240 temp when autocrossing. I am still researching safe oil temps. I am running Mobile 1 right now. Going to Motul for engine, trans and diff. when the Vortech hits 2500 miles and is due for it's first change. I have seen research where a cooler running oil temp when using a oil cooler does make more HP. I feel it's better to be safe.

I agree as far as i can tell the ecu on this engine dials back power when running hot. I have one more question and idk if you or someone reading this can answer. What is the difference between an oil catch can and an oil catch can AOS type.

Areddi · 05-20-2013, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by RedAlert

Areddi told me the autocross guys are hitting 240 temp when autocrossing.

Sorry for the confusion, I meant track guys. One may hit that in an autocross in the middle of the summer, but the runs are short enough that you wont sustain that temperature for long. Flat out at the track for long periods of time is a different story.

DJCarbine · 05-20-2013, 08:45 PM

I think I got slight compressor surge once today, it was a very faint flutter after shifting at redline in 3rd gear

Sniper2606 · 05-21-2013, 07:05 PM

By adding the SC kit do we still use the stock 0-20w oil? does it change the 3k mile change?

How often does the SC kit need maintenance?

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