Finally finished! Had to have Comptech do a saturday delivery for the bypass actuator, but the deed is done. Including the wait for parts, I did this over a period of 2 weeks. Actual wrenching time was about 16 hours or so, which sounds like a lot, but this was a used kit, I'm not a full time mechanic, and a lot of things I did twice to get them juussst right.

Biggest hassles:

Tightening the alt pulley - I have no impact tools, and the double pulley is too deep for an offset wrench. After a lot of mickey ducking around, I finally just yanked out the alt and took down to the corner shop for some impact action.

FPR mount - The hole is not nearly as accessible as Comptech would lead you to believe.

Those 4 allen screws on the main bracket - go to the tool store and get a flexible shaft driver with a 5 mm bit, along with some ball end allen wrenches.



The first time I jumped on it, the whine really surprised me - I thought something was wrong! I wasn't especially impressed with the gains, either. Jacked up the FP a bit, changed to a gatorback belt, and it made all the difference in the world!
She puts a smile on your face now!

Guess I better start shopping for radar detectors, this could be dangerous!



I could not have done this without the support from the board - what a fantastic resource!

 

sweetttttt!

 

congrats, the car looks stock from the outside. Enjoy.

 

thats awesome... i've been looking into getting a blower, seeing this thread is bringing me in closer to doing it...great job bro!

 

That's awesome! Enjoy it, I would!

What kind of drop are you on? H&R?

 

that's a great sleeper, esp. the SMR color. Enjoy your newfound power!

 

congrats on the upgrade. i'm so jealous

 

hemhaw:
Your SMR CLS looks just like my 03 6 speed less the fog lights and front license plate. I have the Toyo Proxes 4's as well.

I know what you mean about the allen bolts for the S/C snout bracket, those are a bitch to clamp down, but doable. I usually just drain the radiator and remove the upper hose to get my hand in there for the tightening process; however, I'm definetly going to look into getting some of those 'round head' allen wrenches, LOL.

I just put my S/C unit back on after having the clutch set and throwout bearing replaced on my car (70,000 miles). The stealerhip wanted to charge me an extra $250.00 above the $800 in labor to pull the tranny and replace the clutch. I said, meh, I'll pull the blower, it's no big deal. I got the clutchset with throwout bearing at 'acuracarland' for $300.00 shipped.

The main thing on installation of the S/C is being real careful in not putting to much pressure on the snout where the seal is. Align the Alt bracket, place the allen snout screws, then place the 'Blower brace' on the upper transmission lift barcket. Then torque down all items per the sequence on the Comptech Instructions. It's really cake, especially when it saves you big 'labor' bucks to pull it yourself and IMO, the piece of mind of having installed it yourself correctly.

Needless to say I drove the car around a week with the blower off and the IK22's, FPR and high pressure fuel pump in place without incident. I was a little worried about fouling the plugs and all; but, I guess the ECU adjusted to the absence of the blower just fine

Anyway, enjoy the S/C unit, it will not disappoint. Oh yea, the S/C whine, it's intoxicating.

 

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Comptech drop.

 

Congrats and again enjoy.

 

i bet your enjoying the 4th of july weekend.
try not to get a ticket though.

 

 

Sweet.....nice work
Hot summer fun

 

Thats pretty gangster... sometimes I consider trading my 5spd 97 in for an 01 or an 02 5AT just so that I can supercharge it...

 

I'm jealous...

I want boost!

P.S. It looks sick!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

I have a nooB question...would the Comptech S/C fit on a CL-P 5AT??? I've only seen CL-S's with superchargers.

 

Not sure, but I suspect that it would, with perhaps some very minor changes. Call Comptech, those guys actually pick up the phone and are genuinely helpful!

 

yes, i believe the supercharger for the 98-02 accord v6 is a direct fit for the tl/cl-p. Just need to modify the elbow from the throttle body i believe.

 

Awwwww....that's sweet music to my ears. I would love to hear that whining sound when taking off!!

 

Congrats, if you not worried about warranty issues get a high boost pulley and intercooler and raise the boost to really haul ass. Love the SMR best color next to the SDG

 

Inspiration for those of us that's contemplating the sc job ourselves with so so mechanical skills.

 

Yeah, its a wonderful sound but I prefer the spooling sound of my turbo.

 

I too am thinking of getting the SC. But it cost so much for not so great gain. But either way, congrats on your sc install.

 

ahem. i think AZ now has a new favorite SMR CL-S.
naw, yours is still the nicest Ryan.

 

Congrats on your install. And you did find the key. Ball end allen wrenches does the trick very nicely. The install can also be done without removing the mounting plate. You just remove the cam cover mounting bolts and remove the SC and mounting plate as a unit.

As you have found out, the install is not too complicated as long as you follow the instructions and are very methodical about your install. Installing a used kit probably adds a bit more anxiety to the process not knowing if you have everything but I'm glad you were able to work through everything.

The whine is definitely intoxicating.

 

It's more gain that you would think. It adds a ton more usable WHP as it broadens up the whole Torque and HP curve. Once you drive a SC'ed car, it's hard to go back. When I drove Comptech's blue SC'ed CL-S6, I knew it was something that I wanted. I've owned a TL-P, TL-S, and a CL-S6. I've taken the CL-S6 from stock to it's current configuration and there's no comparison.

It all depends on what you're into and what resources you have available to you.

 

Red Rider used to hold that title until he traded his SC'ed SMR CL-S in for his Legacy GT. He traded it in at a dealer in Portland. I wonder if there are two SC'ed SMR's running the streets in Portland

 

 

The unit came to me that way (main mount installed on blower), and I tried to install it that way, but the alternator mount wouldn't line up - not even close.

I think it's one of those deals where you have to get all the bolts started, and then draw them up.

Fer sure, if I have to yank it, I'll do it your way, but I don't think that'll work on an install...