Crazy to consider a Supercharger?

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Dec 1, 2016 | 01:37 PM

#21

dv55xc

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Originally Posted by klapamos

Hey all,

Can a comptech SC be added to an AP1 without needing stand alone engine management and still be reliable? How exactly does the tuning from comp tech work without a stand alone engine management system? Does comptech reflash your stock ECU?

no. you need a stand alone ecu. unless you want to destroy your car.

Dec 1, 2016 | 01:46 PM

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klapamos

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So as one member reported ecu and tuning is another $2000. Since AEM cost ~$1500.

Dec 2, 2016 | 04:24 AM

#23

dedonderosa

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i would also recommend upgrading your banjo bolts as well esp going forced induction on an early ap1

Dec 2, 2016 | 06:15 AM

#24

AngryTurtle

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Originally Posted by dv55xc

no. you need a stand alone ecu. unless you want to destroy your car.

There are many many SC'ed s2000's without standalone ECU's with many many miles on the,

Dec 2, 2016 | 08:00 AM

#25

JawKnee

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Originally Posted by klapamos

Absolutely! The new CT (and SOS) kits come with a pre-programmed piggyback. A new fuel pump and rising rate fuel pressure regulator is also supplied with the base kits.

Dec 2, 2016 | 08:16 AM

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s2000Junky

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Originally Posted by dv55xc

no. you need a stand alone ecu. unless you want to destroy your car.

FALSE

Dec 2, 2016 | 08:43 AM

#27

S2KERRP2

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Just listen to Junky guys he is correct in every way. I am about to put the CT kit on my car with a little bit smaller pulley with stock injectors and the piggyback with the blackbox to tune it.

What junky said was exactly what my mechanic said, it is very safe to run and reliable. Just listen to the guy and do your research.. supercharging your car is well worth it and very reliable.

Dec 3, 2016 | 12:06 PM

#28

hecash

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From: West of Chi., IL

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Originally Posted by dv55xc

no. you need a stand alone ecu. unless you want to destroy your car.

I totally disagree. I had the very first installation of a Comptech supercharger into an S2000 in 2001 and I drove that car for 67,000 miles and more than 50 track days without one, I said ONE, issue using the raising rate fuel pressure regulator provided with the kit and an OEM ECU. You will destroy nothing with a proper base kit installation.