I find the Comptech supercharger very interesting, but monetarily atleast a year away. I was wondering what upgrades should be done before the installation of a SC, and what upgrades could be done after.

I think a new clutch and light flywheel would be done first. What about some of the other things?

TB bore?
Header
Exhaust

I know an intake would be a waste of money for someone considering the SC. I'd just like a plan so as not to waste money on senseless mods.

 

clutch and flywheel are a good idea. Brakes would be at the top of my recommendation list though. This would include brake pads at the min, (if you race then add better brake fluid and possibly brake ducts as well).

The throttle body is also a great low cost upgrade.

I lightweight exhaust might also be a good idea, but will set you back a lot of money for a good system such as the Amuse.

Another good upgrade would be to buy AAA (if you dont already have the service) and remove your spare tire and tools. With AAA you wont need these (except possibly for long trips), and you'll save considerable weight by doing so.

Next, Mugen front sway bar sounds like a winner and will be very compatible with the SC.

Spoon X brace should also be considered.

And a bit more expensive, but upgraded wheels/tires would be recommended. With the SC putting down nearly 290 at the wheels, I'd recommend a much larger contact patch in the rear as well as up front. With small stock tires you'll probably have a lot of wheel spin and will lack the traction that 350 crank hp needs to properly apply the power through turns. I'd recommend a setup similar to mine with 285 rear tires, although anything above 255s in the rear would be better than stock. For the fronts you'd also want to add meat, I'm running 245s up front and its been great.

Ben

 

Headers and exhaust, TB and the clutch and flywheel are most!

 

Ben,

Thanks for the insight. I'm not into racing at all (atleast not now). I already have 18's with 225/40 front and 255/35 rear. Maybe I'll have to ditch those down the road.

I didn't even think about the braces for the car.

I'd just like to get a plan and add things that will help before getting the SC

 

Fito,

Do you think headers and exhaust are a must before the SC?

 

S2k-f8, glad to help.

Even if you dont race your car, if you value your life I'd really recommend better brake pads at the min. The stock pads are notorious for fading, and when you add 100 extra hp its always a good idea to boost braking accordingly.

As for header and exhaust, if you need a year to get the funds for the SC, after the header and exhaust you'll need two years. take a look at prices for headers and exhausts and you'll see why.

BTW, if your considering these for power improvement I'd place the header higher in priority than the exhaust. The Mugen header seems to be an ideal product to be used with the Comptech SC as the header gains hp and torque where the Comptech SC lacks (low rpm). For exhaust, since hp gains are minimal I'd be more concerned with weight than power, as losing weight has similar gains to gaining horsepower (losing weight is much better than gaining hp btw). With this being recommended, any single exit exhaust would be preferable, with the Amuse unit being the lightest (weights something like 43lbs less than stock). Keep in mind that most single outlet exhausts will make your car considerably louder.