turbo or sc?
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From: Gie
Originally Posted by WLAURENT,Jun 2 2006, 12:00 AM
I want a 290 WHP kit that uses the emanage ULT (or similar) and does not require any relocation of battery, moving of A/C lines, etc.. and retains the full OBDII funtionallity.
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Originally Posted by deppenma,Jun 2 2006, 03:02 PM
If you want linear power increases check out the AFSC thread.
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.ph...f=142&t=266584
An Axial flow compressor (AKA compressor sided of a jet engine) has a linear boost profile and usally has an efficency greather than 85%.
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.ph...f=142&t=266584
An Axial flow compressor (AKA compressor sided of a jet engine) has a linear boost profile and usally has an efficency greather than 85%.
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Originally Posted by Silver9k,Jun 2 2006, 02:15 AM
I agree that a mild setup...guessing it will be the typical TD05-18g you guys use...would work quite well...fully spooled by 3.5-4k...hold boost to 9k...simple make 290whp or so and be CARB legal. Then, for those that want more power...bigger injectors, a little more boost, and better tuning and 350whp is easily possible with that turbo. The only thing I worry about with that turbo is if it is big enough to flow enough air to make power at only 6-7psi.
One of the reasons the Evo engines need rediculous levels of boost to make big power is because of a relatively (to the S2000) restrictive engine head/exhaust header.
It is very difficult to compare boost levels among different engines. For instance, A Lovefab equiped S2000 running at a boost pressure of 6 psi has the ability to make the same or more power than an EVO on 18 psi. Overall mass flowrates may be the same between the two engines (hence the similar power levels), but boost levels may be completely different.
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Originally Posted by slimjim8201,Jun 2 2006, 12:04 PM
You want the BRP supercharger.
I want a clean, almost OEM looking, install that does not require much in the area of modifications to the car. I like the Lovefab kit, but again to many mods and I am gun shy based on some recent fitment feedback (though I am sure Cody will correct those issues if not already done).
Still - I want a solution that retains full OBDII (meaning AEM-EMS is out as an option), provides some nice HP/TQ and is fairly conservative in its tuning. I may just go CTSC, but would rather go turbo.
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Originally Posted by slimjim8201,Jun 2 2006, 02:16 PM
...and might not ever be...
Why would you say it might not ever be... 
Its not like the RX-8 version has been in development for +2 years now
FYI the RX-8 version is up and running(under driven) to 5psi no Aftercooler and only the appropriate amount of fuel added for increased mass flow rate RP gained 50whp.
With a bit of tuning and an after cooler I am sure this gain would be higher
Final design for both the S and the RX-8 will call for the Compressor to be an 8psi.
Being that this will be a linear boost profile gains should lie some where between a turbo and a centrifugal supercharger.
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Originally Posted by WLAURENT,Jun 2 2006, 05:02 PM
Coldside perhaps - Hotside requires cutting/moving of the AC lines, relo of the battery and (AFIK) modification of the radiator mount to tilt it back.
I want a clean, almost OEM looking, install that does not require much in the area of modifications to the car. I like the Lovefab kit, but again to many mods and I am gun shy based on some recent fitment feedback (though I am sure Cody will correct those issues if not already done).
Still - I want a solution that retains full OBDII (meaning AEM-EMS is out as an option), provides some nice HP/TQ and is fairly conservative in its tuning. I may just go CTSC, but would rather go turbo.
I want a clean, almost OEM looking, install that does not require much in the area of modifications to the car. I like the Lovefab kit, but again to many mods and I am gun shy based on some recent fitment feedback (though I am sure Cody will correct those issues if not already done).
Still - I want a solution that retains full OBDII (meaning AEM-EMS is out as an option), provides some nice HP/TQ and is fairly conservative in its tuning. I may just go CTSC, but would rather go turbo.
There are always going to be compromises. It is slightly more invasive...but I think the end result would be well worth it. I'd love to be able to floor it in traffic in a reasonable gear and actually accelerate for once. Playing Johny-Shiftsalot is fun, too...just not in traffic.
