chefs new kraftwerks experience
02-25-2015, 09:05 AM
#34
Originally Posted by Langelo DeMysterioso
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02-25-2015, 11:44 PM
#36
Wow, that's twice as much boost as I'm running, and all on pump gas? I can't imagine what 16-18psi feels like. The car sounds great. Are you on stock headers, cat, and exhaust? I'm curious what type of dyno machine that is that Evans uses. It looks like its the one where the rear wheels are taken off. I heard it reads higher than the other dynos though? Can someone chime in with more knowledge?
02-26-2015, 06:01 AM
#37
Originally Posted by pwrinxs
Wow, that's twice as much boost as I'm running, and all on pump gas? I can't imagine what 16-18psi feels like. The car sounds great. Are you on stock headers, cat, and exhaust? I'm curious what type of dyno machine that is that Evans uses. It looks like its the one where the rear wheels are taken off. I heard it reads higher than the other dynos though? Can someone chime in with more knowledge?
02-26-2015, 06:18 AM
#39
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Couple of install notes...
The mounting brackets on the front mount cooler were not welded parallel to each other (one was welded level which is incorrect, one was welded angled to pitch the bottom of the cooler inward, this is correct) This could cause the unit to crack open if bolted down without shimming. With this offset, the cooler would only sit flat or pitched inward on the bottom. Always pitch the bottom of the cooler inward, or you will have major bumper interference.
There is a bit of relocating of things behind the cooler. Upon completion, NOTHING can be in contact with the back of the cooler or it will cut right through it due to vibration.
Drive belt is toothed timing belt style, and requires less tension than other SC kits. Over-tightening will wipe out the SC unit and all the pulleys, so be sure your belt tension is spot on (same as engine timing belts in other vehicles)
The idler pulleys have a black aluminum bushing insert, 2 of them were installed backwards right out of the box. If installed this way, they would rip the supercharger mounting bracket apart and do severe damage all over upon startup. One side of the pulley has a taper so this inner bushing will not bind. So be aware of ALL FOUR pulleys and the orientation of the bushings.
The instructions are outdated, and ever for their date they are the most ambiguous I have ever seen. They are pretty much useless. Mechanical competence is a must with this kit.
All in all great kit, sounds like a jet.
The mounting brackets on the front mount cooler were not welded parallel to each other (one was welded level which is incorrect, one was welded angled to pitch the bottom of the cooler inward, this is correct) This could cause the unit to crack open if bolted down without shimming. With this offset, the cooler would only sit flat or pitched inward on the bottom. Always pitch the bottom of the cooler inward, or you will have major bumper interference.
There is a bit of relocating of things behind the cooler. Upon completion, NOTHING can be in contact with the back of the cooler or it will cut right through it due to vibration.
Drive belt is toothed timing belt style, and requires less tension than other SC kits. Over-tightening will wipe out the SC unit and all the pulleys, so be sure your belt tension is spot on (same as engine timing belts in other vehicles)
The idler pulleys have a black aluminum bushing insert, 2 of them were installed backwards right out of the box. If installed this way, they would rip the supercharger mounting bracket apart and do severe damage all over upon startup. One side of the pulley has a taper so this inner bushing will not bind. So be aware of ALL FOUR pulleys and the orientation of the bushings.
The instructions are outdated, and ever for their date they are the most ambiguous I have ever seen. They are pretty much useless. Mechanical competence is a must with this kit.
All in all great kit, sounds like a jet.
