mrimage27

so the total power is 320?

scalbert

My dyno with a good A/F ratio and no knock came in at 315 WHP. It is the red line in the original plot in this thread. Keep in mind, this was also through the stock cat back exhaust.

dukmahsik

how does the tranny hold up???

scalbert

For me, just fine as I do have the 6-Speed manual.

mrimage27

what kina a clutch you use steve?

mrimage27

what kind a clutch you use steve?

scalbert

Stock clutch for now and the forseeable future.

mrimage27

steve your clutch can't handle all that power, clutch master makes a stage 3 for $1500

scalbert

The clutch is holding up fine. The tires are currently taking the abuse. I suspect that if I run slicks at the track the clutch will begin to seriously degrade, among other things.

Smitty

<--- still waiting for in anticipation......

P.S. Eric decided to keep his car if you did not hear... so I am sure he is waiting for an Intercooler for 6-speed too...... just PM us when your ready.

brian6speed

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can that fit the 03 cl. i thought the comptech was the only clutch available.

sgmotoring

SCALBERT can you post your site again? Thanks

sgmotoring

Finally found the search button.

Smitty

HOPE SYSTEMS


http://www.hopesystemsinc.com/index.asp


Scalbert is the CL-S's last hope

Spectacular Steve puts down 369 WHP

Steve knows his shit


Smitty is waitng for a PM and wishes to purchase all in stock items




Pic one... take you to the same place and you will get the best service around...

scalbert

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MisterMehoff

Scalbert, did Comptech reply back to you about your dyno?

scalbert

Nope, nor did I expect them to.

Chemmech

Since the factory intake manifold is replaced, what is the power delivery like? From the dyno it seems to be very linear.

scalbert

Bingo, it is very linear. There is not sudden change in power anywhere. It starts pulling down low and slightly starts gaining in power. And at no point does it feel like power drops off.

Chemmech

MisterMehoff

so when could we expect full scale production on the S/C? ...also the Intercooler?

scalbert

I won't be producing an SC kit. But the production of the IC has begun. Well sort of. I don't expect to be selling many of the IC kits so they are a build to order item. But one is under going production.

Chemmech

Takes about 8 weeks for delivery, or maybe alittle sooner ?

MisterMehoff

what's the cost of the whole IC kit?

scalbert

Here are the details and options:

http://www.hopesystemsinc.com/intercooler/IC_Main.asp

MisterMehoff

excuse me if I ask dumb questions, but would I need the SC in order to install the IC? In the pics on your site, you have an SC'd CL-s coupled with the IC on top.

mrsteve

iTrader: (1)

Yes the intercooler is only for a S/C application. It cools the charged air to allow for higher boost. Cooler air, more dense, more HP. I don't know how long our engine would last at 8psi of non-intercooled boost.

scalbert

Yes, the SC is required.

scalbert

I may last a while but you wouldn't be making the power you could. The knock would probably be killing the power making it pointless to run that high.

mrimage27

scalbert you think it is possible to build a front mount intercooler for the sc?

scalbert

Nope, the FMIC would be air/air and is not a good idea on a roots blower. Unlike a turbo where if can flow extra air until the desired boost is reached. A roots style blower flows a fixed amount.

All the additional piping in a FMIC system with a roots style blower would decrease response significantly. To the effect of about a second when you hit the gas. Versus right now the boost hits instantaneously.

But if it is the look you want then one of my current projects may fit the bill. I am creating a new heat exchanger system for the liquid/air IC system which will resemble a FMIC somewhat. That wasn't the purpose, I am trying to get greater efficiency out of the system, but it will be a result.

mrsteve

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^ My Acura service advisor has an '04 s2k with the CT blower and aftercooler plus and additional heat exchanger mounted in front of the radiator. He said it really made a difference. Looks and is fast as hell.

Chemmech

What type of fluid should we be running in the IC Scalbert? Water + water wetter?

scalbert

I'm running straight water right now. But for winter I will switch to the 30/70 coolant/water mixture hust in case my car sits out over night and it gets cold. This is rare but I have to prepare for the worst.

MisterMehoff

Are you talkiing about Lenny @ Tischer?

derelict

Brandon. Lenny has the sick white teg they park out front a lot.

MisterMehoff

oh ok. Lenny said he was trying to create a website called www.tischerperformance.com for aftermarket parts all the acuras. I don't know if it's up yet.

derelict

Ya... he's been working on that for a while. Good stuff.

Now back to the topic!

Chemmech you're not worried about I/C'ing a blown 5AT?

Chemmech

Yep, alittle. Transmission has been troublefree so far.