Which kit is for me?

[pancake]

Originally Posted by cgjeff

Chose the Jackson Racing C30 and installed it about two weeks ago. Love the design, the sound, and the power is pretty dang amazing. Also installed the ACE 350 Header, AVO Cat front-pipe, and Perrin resonated cat-back. Fortunately, living in Oregon, I do not have to worry about emissions laws, so purchased the Flash N Go tune from Delicious Tuning.

The car just pulls hard through all the gears, but also very smooth around town. Definitely no lag in the lower RPM's with the header and exhaust. Will have dyno numbers next Friday!!

Could not be happier with my selection.

I actually heard the JRSC is fairly quiet. What do you like about the sound?

[cgjeff]

Originally Posted by pancake

I actually heard the JRSC is fairly quiet. What do you like about the sound?

It is fairly quiet, but still noticeable. With the open air filter, you can definitely hear it sucking air through the system, especially while the windows are down or hard on the throttle. Not the traditional whine of a standard style supercharger, just a nice "yep... there's something cool happening under the hood" sound.

[VeganGirl]

Originally Posted by CSG Mike

@VeganGirl: What do you really want out of your supercharger? Do you want low end power? High end power? Power everywhere? What will you be doing with the car? How much power do you want? Will you be using E85? What's your budget?

The more you tell us, the better we can help you.

I would like power everywhere, I daily drive the car, I have never drifted it(im auto) and I dont go to track. I pretty much just daily drive my car and go to car events where I just spectate. I dont really care to enter competitions or anything like that. I just want the car to feel more powerful when I drive it.

Also I do have access to E85 and 93. I have only ever put 93 in my car from Shell or BP only. E85 is not out of the question, but honestly it could be a little inconvenient for me because the nearest one is like 20-30 minutes away from my house and there are only 2 stations in orlando that have E85.

I am also not obsessed with having crazy power. My boyfriend has the kraftwerks and the power that makes is more than enough for me. I dont need anything crazier than that

I appreciate everyones suggestions! I am hoping to have all the money saved for install/tune/kit by my 22nd birthday

*also let me note this. I need something that is kind of "stupid proof".
If something happens to the car, I dont know how to diagnose things. So a kit that doesnt have a lot of issues would be best for me as I dont want to accidently brake something because I dont notice a specific click or a leak or something. I am not the brightest tool in the shed when it comes to understanding cars.*

[SirSpectre]

For ease of installation and simplicity, and not too much power, maybe the base sprintex kit, without intercooler. Easiest install ever, and really just that to install, and enough power to make you smile without being crazy.

[CSG Mike]

Originally Posted by VeganGirl

I would like power everywhere, I daily drive the car, I have never drifted it(im auto) and I dont go to track. I pretty much just daily drive my car and go to car events where I just spectate. I dont really care to enter competitions or anything like that. I just want the car to feel more powerful when I drive it.

Also I do have access to E85 and 93. I have only ever put 93 in my car from Shell or BP only. E85 is not out of the question, but honestly it could be a little inconvenient for me because the nearest one is like 20-30 minutes away from my house and there are only 2 stations in orlando that have E85.

I am also not obsessed with having crazy power. My boyfriend has the kraftwerks and the power that makes is more than enough for me. I dont need anything crazier than that

I appreciate everyones suggestions! I am hoping to have all the money saved for install/tune/kit by my 22nd birthday

*also let me note this. I need something that is kind of "stupid proof".
If something happens to the car, I dont know how to diagnose things. So a kit that doesnt have a lot of issues would be best for me as I dont want to accidently brake something because I dont notice a specific click or a leak or something. I am not the brightest tool in the shed when it comes to understanding cars.*

PM sent.

[jwvand02]

Originally Posted by SirSpectre

For ease of installation and simplicity, and not too much power, maybe the base sprintex kit, without intercooler. Easiest install ever, and really just that to install, and enough power to make you smile without being crazy.

Eh, not really sure I agree with this.

I have the Intercooled Sprintex kit, and from my experience the install is kind of a pain in the ass, especially by yourself. The directions are crap, the manifold is heavy as hell, the fittings on the back tend to leak unless you replace them with brass. Since so many lines are re-routed and in really inconvenient spots, it's REALLY easy to have vacuum leaks which can be a complete pain to track down and fix.

I absolutely love the car, I think if you have access to E85 you really can't beat it - about 290WHP and very reliable. From what I've seen at that power level it's coin flip if the clutch will hold. Mine will start to slip in the middle of 5th gear at WOT, not badly but enough that I know not to do that.

So, I'd totally recommend the kit, especially with access to E85, but I just really don't think I'd say it's easy to install compared to the other kits that keep the stock intake mani.

[COO86L]

I come from a land down under so Sprintex was the easiest to get and most supported here. I found the install really easy, only took 4 hours including the water air intercooler. I imagine the non intercooled would be super easy as it's just manifold changeover and some vacuum lines rerouted (easier than it sounds)
I found the instructions quite easy to understand EXCEPT they don't have instructions for removal of injector covers. The instructions have been updated since the first release.
Power is great. On E85 I'm over 350whp BUT that's with their SPS heat coated kit. Standard kit would be a good power bump straight up.
And it sounds AMAZING. I keep putting the stock axle back on just to hear the whine

Anyway, I'm sure everyone has said it, but take some for a drive. If there are any members in your area I'm sure they'd be more than willing to let you go for a drive with them.

[shiumai]

Originally Posted by VeganGirl

*also let me note this. I need something that is kind of "stupid proof".
If something happens to the car, I dont know how to diagnose things. So a kit that doesnt have a lot of issues would be best for me as I dont want to accidently brake something because I dont notice a specific click or a leak or something. I am not the brightest tool in the shed when it comes to understanding cars.*

no one's born with that knowledge; everyone learns and so will you. you're off to a good start.

[NyC Zn6]

Originally Posted by cgjeff

Chose the Jackson Racing C30 and installed it about two weeks ago. Love the design, the sound, and the power is pretty dang amazing. Also installed the ACE 350 Header, AVO Cat front-pipe, and Perrin resonated cat-back. Fortunately, living in Oregon, I do not have to worry about emissions laws, so purchased the Flash N Go tune from Delicious Tuning.

The car just pulls hard through all the gears, but also very smooth around town. Definitely no lag in the lower RPM's with the header and exhaust. Will have dyno numbers next Friday!!

Could not be happier with my selection.

so any dyno numbers

[jwvand02]

Originally Posted by VeganGirl

I would like power everywhere, I daily drive the car, I have never drifted it(im auto) and I dont go to track. I pretty much just daily drive my car and go to car events where I just spectate. I dont really care to enter competitions or anything like that. I just want the car to feel more powerful when I drive it.

Also I do have access to E85 and 93. I have only ever put 93 in my car from Shell or BP only. E85 is not out of the question, but honestly it could be a little inconvenient for me because the nearest one is like 20-30 minutes away from my house and there are only 2 stations in orlando that have E85.

I am also not obsessed with having crazy power. My boyfriend has the kraftwerks and the power that makes is more than enough for me. I dont need anything crazier than that

I appreciate everyones suggestions! I am hoping to have all the money saved for install/tune/kit by my 22nd birthday

*also let me note this. I need something that is kind of "stupid proof".
If something happens to the car, I dont know how to diagnose things. So a kit that doesnt have a lot of issues would be best for me as I dont want to accidently brake something because I dont notice a specific click or a leak or something. I am not the brightest tool in the shed when it comes to understanding cars.*

Wish I had noticed this before my first reply.

No aftermarket FI kit is stupid-proof, period. They're actually pretty much the last thing you need to be messing with unless you really know what you're doing.

The closest thing I can think of to something that's really really easy and difficult to mess up is the Phantom ESC. It's a really nice power bump, especially with E85, and can be installed in an hour or so. You're not going to get in the neighborhood of most full-time FI, but you could still get to 215 or so at the wheel if I recall correctly and for a fraction of the cost.

If you really want full time FI after this warning, you need to find a shop in your area that is familiar with this platform. And then, you need to let them recommend a kit that they are familiar with. You will pay more going this route, but knowing that you don't have the resources to fix stuff yourself I think it's the only option.

[cgjeff]

Originally Posted by NyC Zn6

so any dyno numbers

Best of the three... torque was not calculated correctly on the first run, so the overlay looks funky.