Innovate (Sprintex) Supercharger Owners Topic

[stockysnail]

I had an issue with if I remember correctly was cylinder 4 not firing. It ended up being the water pump power plug wasn't plugged in all the way. I had to really push hard to get it to snap in all the way. It's daisy chains/plugs into the injector power cord. I went through a ton of other stuff before realizing this and even stripped bolt hole threads where my fuel rail mounts trying to get stuff apart. Super frustrating. Fine now. I made sure to bend the plug just a little so it wouldn't come loose.

If you have the intercooled version this may be something to look into.

[kev0]

Originally Posted by stockysnail

I had an issue with if I remember correctly was cylinder 4 not firing. It ended up being the water pump power plug wasn't plugged in all the way. I had to really push hard to get it to snap in all the way. It's daisy chains/plugs into the injector power cord. I went through a ton of other stuff before realizing this and even stripped bolt hole threads where my fuel rail mounts trying to get stuff apart. Super frustrating. Fine now. I made sure to bend the plug just a little so it wouldn't come loose.

If you have the intercooled version this may be something to look into.

I'm non-intercooled .

[kev0]

My installer believes that the reason for my problems is because of the manifold gasket. I am in search for some replacement manifold gaskets. Would anyone know where to get them besides contacting Sprintex?

Sizes for those gaskets are 63.17 ID x 2.62 CS

[86TOYO2k17]

Originally Posted by kev0

Yes, manifold gasket. They were new but I guess they got dirtied up during the install. I will need new ones. Do you know where I could pick some up? Or do you know the sizes of them?


My installer believes its the reason why Cyl 4 is misfiring and giving me vacuum leak symptoms. Cyl 4 is the only one that looks like that.

If they aren’t cut up or scraped and brand new they are probably fine. Pull them out inspect clean off as necessary. The engine looks super dirty, you need to clean off all that crud. Will definitely not allow the manifold/gasket to seal properly. It doesn’t look like that crud is on the manifold so it was probably already there before, your installer should have seen it and cleaned it all
Off. Also inspect and clean off the manifold portion make sure no visibly large scrapes/scratches that would also cause leaks if so you’ll need to dremel it down to a flat smooth surface.

When installing those gasket/o-rings use grease or vaseline to keep from ruining them.

[kev0]

Originally Posted by 86TOYO2k17

If they aren’t cut up or scraped and brand new they are probably fine. Pull them out inspect clean off as necessary. The engine looks super dirty, you need to clean off all that crud. Will definitely not allow the manifold/gasket to seal properly. It doesn’t look like that crud is on the manifold so it was probably already there before, your installer should have seen it and cleaned it all
Off. Also inspect and clean off the manifold portion make sure no visibly large scrapes/scratches that would also cause leaks if so you’ll need to dremel it down to a flat smooth surface.

When installing those gasket/o-rings use grease or vaseline to keep from ruining them.

Yup, going to do a thorough cleaning before installing em. Is it possible to get a misfiring code due to gaskets not sealing correctly?

[86TOYO2k17]

Originally Posted by kev0

Yup, going to do a thorough cleaning before installing em. Is it possible to get a misfiring code due to gaskets not sealing correctly?

An abundance of unmetered air (IE a leak post maf sensor) could cause a misfire and the fact that it is one cylinder it would make sense that the gasket around that cylinder is leaking letting extra air in under vacuum (IE at idle when boosted) only that cylinder would be effected. But it may not be a faulty gasket and just a dirty surface and or scratched/scraped surface not allowing proper surface mating. Also be extra careful not to get any of that inside the cylinder head.

A thorough inspection and cleaning of the surfaces and gaskets. Then double check every single hose is fully pushed on and clamped. Make sure brake booster is installed correctly (this could be the other fault code) . Go over every install step and thoroughly read and fully understand exactly what it wants you to do and why before moving onto the next step. Then reflash tune. And give it another shot.

[kev0]

Originally Posted by 86TOYO2k17

An abundance of unmetered air (IE a leak post maf sensor) could cause a misfire and the fact that it is one cylinder it would make sense that the gasket around that cylinder is leaking letting extra air in under vacuum (IE at idle when boosted) only that cylinder would be effected. But it may not be a faulty gasket and just a dirty surface and or scratched/scraped surface not allowing proper surface mating. Also be extra careful not to get any of that inside the cylinder head.

A thorough inspection and cleaning of the surfaces and gaskets. Then double check every single hose is fully pushed on and clamped. Make sure brake booster is installed correctly (this could be the other fault code) . Go over every install step and thoroughly read and fully understand exactly what it wants you to do and why before moving onto the next step. Then reflash tune. And give it another shot.

I appreciate you!!

[kev0]

The guy that did the install on my kit recommended the WRX/STI PCV valve because the ones in our cars leaks boost since it wasn't meant to see FI. What do you guys think? Are you guys using any sort of PCV valve?

[sqd]

Originally Posted by kev0

The guy that did the install on my kit recommended the WRX/STI PCV valve because the ones in our cars leaks boost since it wasn't meant to see FI. What do you guys think? Are you guys using any sort of PCV valve?

Don't bother. That PCV is before the boost pressure in the system so it doesn't experience any boost at all. With a turbo on centrifugal SC it's different, since it forces air through the intake system and pressurizes the PCV.

[riboyster]

Anyone got specs on charge air with/without laminova intercooler? I'm thinking about getting one, and want to justify spending 1.5k.

[jflogerzi]

Originally Posted by riboyster

Anyone got specs on charge air with/without laminova intercooler? I'm thinking about getting one, and want to justify spending 1.5k.

What are you doing with it? Do you have access to e85? Any track work?

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[riboyster]

Probably won't track it very often. Been boosted for like 4 years now and haven't seen a track yet. Just short sprints on my daily commuting. Unfortunately, no e85. 92 oct.

[jflogerzi]

You might gain 15-20whp but it will stave off heatsoak a bit longer. Not sure it's worth it. Let others chime in.

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[riboyster]

Ahh f$%k it. Just ordered one. All of my research has led me to believe that the pros outweigh the cons.
Still though, I would be interested in anyone else's feedback.