My build thread from across the pond!
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PDP180180 (11-24-17)
#197
Happy New Year CL!
Thought I would kick off with a resolution to try and keep updating this a bit more frequently (hardly a hardship! Lol).
So weather in the UK since SRD installed my RR-Racing supercharger kit has been frankly appalling!
Lots of rain and temperatures hovering at or below freezing! Not ideal when you are trying to put down a load more horsepower!
Saying that, I think I am getting better at feathering in the power with every drive of the car. Last outing was immense with one of my favourite tunnels being completely empty for the first time in ages! Sound of the whole setup combined with the whoosh from the dump valves was amazing! Literally couldn't stop smiling the rest of the journey!
Off boost it's literally no different to how it behaved pre-supercharger. I am still getting similar MPG (not when I put my foot down obviously!), and the manners are no different in my opinion.
Planning on attending a few car shows in 2018 to showcase the excellent products from RR-Racing, and the craftsmanship from Lee P and his team at SRD Tuning who did the install/spanner work for me.
I have also identified the following areas to try and improve this year where/when funds allow:
- Penske Coilovers (currently still on the BC BR's with Swift spring upgrade)
- Cusco LSD (RR-Racing now offer these as an alternative to the more commonly used OS Giken)
- New Wheels and Tyres (Looking to get a custom set of CCW wheels similar to the ones in the attached photo)
There is also some chatter over here about MOTEC looking at a possible standalone ECU offering. We originally tried to convince SYVECS, but they don't seem that interested. Could be an important step for future tuning, will keep everyone posted as the year progresses.
Cheers guys!
Thought I would kick off with a resolution to try and keep updating this a bit more frequently (hardly a hardship! Lol).
So weather in the UK since SRD installed my RR-Racing supercharger kit has been frankly appalling!
Lots of rain and temperatures hovering at or below freezing! Not ideal when you are trying to put down a load more horsepower!
Saying that, I think I am getting better at feathering in the power with every drive of the car. Last outing was immense with one of my favourite tunnels being completely empty for the first time in ages! Sound of the whole setup combined with the whoosh from the dump valves was amazing! Literally couldn't stop smiling the rest of the journey!
Off boost it's literally no different to how it behaved pre-supercharger. I am still getting similar MPG (not when I put my foot down obviously!), and the manners are no different in my opinion.
Planning on attending a few car shows in 2018 to showcase the excellent products from RR-Racing, and the craftsmanship from Lee P and his team at SRD Tuning who did the install/spanner work for me.
I have also identified the following areas to try and improve this year where/when funds allow:
- Penske Coilovers (currently still on the BC BR's with Swift spring upgrade)
- Cusco LSD (RR-Racing now offer these as an alternative to the more commonly used OS Giken)
- New Wheels and Tyres (Looking to get a custom set of CCW wheels similar to the ones in the attached photo)
There is also some chatter over here about MOTEC looking at a possible standalone ECU offering. We originally tried to convince SYVECS, but they don't seem that interested. Could be an important step for future tuning, will keep everyone posted as the year progresses.
Cheers guys!
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liquidtek (01-03-18)
#201
Damn man. Your f just keeps getting better and better. Trying to keep up here in Sweden haha.
Let me know when you will be parting ways with the bc coils you have now. Im def interested.
Let me know when you will be parting ways with the bc coils you have now. Im def interested.
#203
Hey CL,
So it’s official, I’m pleased to confirm I’m now in the supercharger club!
Lee at SRD and his team are finishing up a few small jobs before I can collect it, but dyno results were very pleasing! Note the values shown are at the flywheel before anyone starts crapping on my parade!
It’s more about the gains for me. We made an additional 168hp over the prior run on same dyno, same operator, same conditions etc.
Will add some more photos Lee sent me as well. Really like the fact we managed to retain most of the main engine cover, and the boost/AFR gauge install in the air vent is another example of how good SRD are at this stuff.
Can’t wait to go collect it!
Just want to say a huge thanks to Rafi and Simon over at RR-Racing for putting together this incredibly comprehensive kit. Between you guys, and Lee Perryman and his team at SRD, you’ve made me a very happy man indeed!
Last dyno run pre-supercharger install.
Second run with the supercharger kit installed.
Boost/AFR gauge installed.
All back together with modified main engine cover.
So it’s official, I’m pleased to confirm I’m now in the supercharger club!
Lee at SRD and his team are finishing up a few small jobs before I can collect it, but dyno results were very pleasing! Note the values shown are at the flywheel before anyone starts crapping on my parade!
It’s more about the gains for me. We made an additional 168hp over the prior run on same dyno, same operator, same conditions etc.
Will add some more photos Lee sent me as well. Really like the fact we managed to retain most of the main engine cover, and the boost/AFR gauge install in the air vent is another example of how good SRD are at this stuff.
Can’t wait to go collect it!
Just want to say a huge thanks to Rafi and Simon over at RR-Racing for putting together this incredibly comprehensive kit. Between you guys, and Lee Perryman and his team at SRD, you’ve made me a very happy man indeed!
Second run with the supercharger kit installed.
Boost/AFR gauge installed.
All back together with modified main engine cover.
Well, see you, keep it up .!!,!!,
#204
Great man and congrats, didn't know you were getting the S/C kit....hope you can enjoy it. About the green calipers, I like the orange better, but you know I'm bias because mines are orange too, inspired by your car......everything is looking great pal. I just got the tune and PPE headers since we talked about a month ago, looking for someone hear for the headers install.
Well, see you, keep it up .!!,!!,
Yes, been eyeing up the supercharger kit ever since Rafi and Simon launched it!
I hear you on the calipers, but that Kawasaki green with all the black, carbon and grey just pops!
Don't get me wrong, I liked the orange, but wasn’t applied to anywhere near the same high standard the current ones are.
Glad to hear my car has helped inspire you, always nice when you can help others with their builds.
Hopefully you can find a good local shop to do your header install, know my guys were a little worried at first, but found the install relatively straightforward (their words).
Best of luck my friend.
Cheers,
Pete
#206
Pretty sure they limit the boost to just 0.5 bar, so not much really! Could probably run more boost, but being high compression, engine reliability could suffer as a result.
Be interesting to see how the folks get on with rebuilt low compression setups. I honestly think with some upgrades to the fuelling side, and a rebuild with low compression pistons, we could run more horsepower quite easily.
#208
Think most folks recognise we could use a smaller pulley, but the current level was deemed appropriate to keep things reliable. Know Rafi was also speaking to Rotrex about whether we could run a bigger supercharger as well.....??
Just good to know things are still being developed and explored.
#210
Still got plenty left to do, but been busy sorting out a more sensible daily driver to allow me to do some of the more time consuming work that will put the F off the road for a bit.
Picked up a cheap and cheerful 2002 Honda HR-V with 72k miles on the clock. 105hp, so it’s a bit of a change of pace compared to my F! Lol.
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lolfunxion (03-12-18)