Innovate (Sprintex) Supercharger Owners Topic

[TemeCal]

Originally Posted by mokinbird87

hi guys, I`m about to purchase a used innovate kit... are there any specifics to look for? I`m not gonna read all 273 pages but it seems like the belt and the pulley is where the issues are? and is it absolutely necessary to run E85 if i want to track race with the kit even if I will have an intercooler and an oil cooler?

thanks.

I absolutely loved my kit. The only issue I had, was some squeaking either from the belt or a pulley. I never figured out where the noise was coming from, and am now in the process of selling my kit (selling the car).

I ran 91oct (CA gas) without any issues. It pulled very strong on the street. On my track days, I would either use torco, or put some 100oct in my tank. Never had any issues. If I had E85 nearby, I probably would have done the flex fuel kit...but that would be to only increase my power. It's perfectly happy on pump gas, assuming you get a good tune with Delicious or Moto-East.

[Yoda]

SOOooo when u selling the kit....Doing my taxes this weekend

[TemeCal]

Originally Posted by Yoda

SOOooo when u selling the kit....Doing my taxes this weekend

Sorry...I didn't want to clutter this thread with my issues and sale. I actually sold the kit. However, USPS lost one of the boxes (intercooler and bunch of blower hardware). I'm in the process of getting the blower back, then I need to purchase all parts that were lost.

I have another person already in line to buy it (contacted me a few hours ago). I'll keep you posted if things fall through. Thanks!

[Fizz]

By the way.....i'm getting tiny oil leak on the rear brake booster fitting. Will have to remove and replace with teflon taped brass fitting, but really not looking forward to doing it.

The last time I replaced the evap line plastic fitting on the rear of the blower, it took me 2 trips to the parts store and 3 hours of fiddling around!

Top Tip: remove those useless plastic fittings and replace with brass fittings BEFORE you install the supercharger!!!

[brianhj]

Has anyone removed the elbow with the unit installed? I dread taking the whole thing off

[Fizz]

Originally Posted by brianhj

Has anyone removed the elbow with the unit installed? I dread taking the whole thing off

I seem to recall reading that @TemeCal and @CK_Bladesmith managed to remove the elbow only. I'm reluctant to do so because I might break something lol. So I'll just have to replace the fitting the hard way.

[CK_Bladesmith]

Originally Posted by Fizz

I seem to recall reading that @TemeCal and @CK_Bladesmith managed to remove the elbow only. I'm reluctant to do so because I might break something lol. So I'll just have to replace the fitting the hard way.

You won't break anything besides maybe a bolt, which is a pain in the ass to remove. Just disconnect the lines and get a mirror so you can see what you're doing.

[Fizz]

By the way guys, when checking the blower's oil level through the sight glass, should it be full or half or 3/4?

Just noticed my oil level is just under the half mark on the glass....but the tip of the dipstick isn't picking up any oil (remove, wipe, dip, remove, check). I'm worried now.

[CK_Bladesmith]

Originally Posted by Fizz

By the way guys, when checking the blower's oil level through the sight glass, should it be full or half or 3/4?

Just noticed my oil level is just under the half mark on the glass....but the tip of the dipstick isn't picking up any oil (remove, wipe, dip, remove, check). I'm worried now.

I wish mine had a sight glass. All the old ones just have a dipstick which is really hard to read if full or low.

[TemeCal]

Originally Posted by Fizz

I seem to recall reading that @TemeCal and @CK_Bladesmith managed to remove the elbow only. I'm reluctant to do so because I might break something lol. So I'll just have to replace the fitting the hard way.

I actually installed the new elbows, when the blower was off the car. I think it'd be pretty tough to do it any other way.

[Fizz]

Originally Posted by CK_Bladesmith

I wish mine had a sight glass. All the old ones just have a dipstick which is really hard to read if full or low.

Geez that's gonna be hard to check then. I noticed the end of the dipstick has an indicator line.....but is it supposed to be on the line, or above the line, or what? Stupid manual doesn't say. Gonna have to ring up Sprintex first thing on Monday.

[CK_Bladesmith]

Originally Posted by Fizz

Geez that's gonna be hard to check then. I noticed the end of the dipstick has an indicator line.....but is it supposed to be on the line, or above the line, or what? Stupid manual doesn't say. Gonna have to ring up Sprintex first thing on Monday.

Needs to be on that line.

[Chad86]

Looking to purchase the Sprintex 335 through Moto East group buy, running on non built motor with ME custom tune. How is the low end torque on the twin screw compared to running a turbo? How difficult is the install? I understand the kit uses the stock air box.

[TemeCal]

@SprintexUSA - I still haven't heard from anyone. Can someone please contact me via PM or email? I figured out what items I am missing. I'll need the following from you guys:

- Inlet Pipe
- Idler pulley mount
- Evap Sol Relocation Bracket
- Fuel rail support bracket
- FT86 throttle body loom extension
- FT86 MAP sensor loom extension

The only part I can see available to buy (from Sprintex Australia?) is the inlet pipe. I don't see the other parts listed anywhere on your site. Can you please have someone call me, so I can buy these parts?

I'm getting very desperate now, and don't want a $4700 paperweight in my garage because I couldn't order a few parts.

Thanks