jmf

Is the CT SC compatable with the Injen intake? I know it will work with the CT Icebox, but the Injen has better HP gains. If so, will this also affect overall HP gains once the SC is installed?

Dan Martin

It looks like they've repositioned the throttle body with the supercharger so you'll have to use the comptech icebox. The injen wouldn't make much difference anyways.

PixelHarmony

I'm sure it should be It would make sense.

btw
jmf = cmf?

Andynolife

they probably will make it comptech ice box fit only ~
to make more money .. ~

PixelHarmony

Is minimal difference the case with cold air on force induction? Would it help if there was a intercooler application or would that be overkill?

xizor

like Dan said, it wont fit. And for FI, the S/C is compressing the air anyways, and with the boost vacuum the temperature and flow of air shouldn't matter that much. And you can't intercool a Eaton Roots supercharger only centrifugal ones.

PixelHarmony

Eaton roots vs Centrifugal? Pixelharmony = Time to go

xizor

google or search on here to will give you a much better explanation, but basically there's 2 types of superchargers centrigual is the only that looks like a turbo, Eaton Roots is the one that sits on top of the intake manifold. Centrifugal can be intercooled, Eaton roots can only be aftercool (water to air cooler). that too

jmf

Thanks for the info. So there will be a lot of used Injen CAI for sale after everyone buys the CT SC, and a word of advice for those considering an intake and getting the Comptech SC down the road: save yourself some money and just buy the icebox. Maybe we should change the title of this thread.....

xizor

i don't think many people will be buying the supercharger for that nice...

Dan Martin

The icebox comes with the supercharger and it's slightly different than the one for NA cars.

Lung Fu Mo Shi

Well, there's also the twin screw which is a derivative of the Roots. I.e., it also has positive displacement, but with the advantage that there's no wear points.

JTso

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More info on root blower.

More info on twin-screw blower

More info on centrifugal charger.

JTso

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Btw, Comptech and Jackson use the root blowers...

xizor

and vortech is the major centrifugal maker

jmf

not the same, although I am sure cmf is a nice person.

jmf

Good to know. Either way, you are out the money for the intake because you get another one with the SC. So those who want an intake now, SC later, go ahead and get the Injen. I appreciate the information.

Lung Fu Mo Shi

Although for the S2000 application, Competch is forced to use a Centrifugal style SC due to space limitations.

Andynolife

however comptech SC's gain doesn't looks that sweet alone with its price
sthing like 40hp ?

JTso

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That is correct. I always wonder why Comptech or Jackson don't use their experience in boosting and come out with a Turbo setup in addition to their SC lineup...

jmf

Check the Comptech SC post latest info. According to that, the CT SC for the TSX will put it at 260 to 280 crank HP, which will be something like 240 to the wheels. Stock whp is around 185, so that should be a gain of 55 or so to the wheels. That is right there with what the TL is putting to the pavement. Assumming this is correct, that should put the TSX below 14 seconds in the quarter mile, and give mid 5 second range 0 to sixty. That is assuming no other mods like headers or exhaust. With engine management and a few other mods, the TSX will be SICK. Quantified like that, then the SC is well worth the coin.

PixelHarmony

Stock WHP is more like something in the low 170's I though?

Thanks for that info JTso Seems like a hot engine bay will be a problem with the supercharger.

When they say the power band is great at lower RPMs but falls off at high RPMs I geuss that'll benefit the Comptech for more of a daily driving application for good gains at low RPMs.. Sounds like a good buy for me.

rmpage

Doesn't the Icebox that would be used with the SC draw air from the wheel well though? That would indicate engine bay temps wouldn't be much of an issue, wouldn't it?

Or are you talking about air charge temps or something?

GT60

Maybe this is a dumb question and probably been discussed already,
but does installing a SC void the Acura warranty? I know the TSX SC
is in the works, but I have noticed an Acura dealer selling the RSX SC
on Ebay for $3100. Anyone have any info on this?

Dan Martin

That depends on your dealer. If you buy the supercharger from an acura dealer that's affiliated with comptech and they do the installation, they will honor the warranty. Otherwise, if you have any driveline issues with your car, your dealer will probably give you a hard time.

GT60

Very interesting! I will have to ask my dealer about it, thanks!