What I need before SC Install
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What I need before SC Install
Whats going on. I have an 03 Acura CLS 6speed. I have 74,000 miles on my car. I am going up to ny next week, to pick up a ct supercharger, ct headers, and ct strut bar. The guy I am buying it from, is going to install it for me. Great guy. Hes going to get me some new gaskets. I called one of my friends today, and asked him what he thought I needed done to my car before the supercharger install, and wanted to see what you thought. Now he use to be a head mechanic for honda, so hes going based off of old hondas, but hasn't played with my car that much. Thats why I am asking here. Anything else you recommend. I know I am going to have to sell my icebox, as it comes with one.
He said to get the following items changed
fuel filter
transmission fluid
antifreeze
oil
brake fluid
And can I change the water pump, and timing belt without removing the supercharger.
He said to get the following items changed
fuel filter
transmission fluid
antifreeze
oil
brake fluid
And can I change the water pump, and timing belt without removing the supercharger.
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a good tuning solution like the AEM FIC, and not the shit comptech gives you
also for the fuel filter, the pump should already be; being pulled for the high flow pump with the S/C, so also doing the fuel filter at the same time should be absolutely no problem
brake fluid, nothing changes the access of changing it easily, but most people never change it often enough, so why not , other wise that list seems about right
one other thing to do is the SPARK PLUGS, otherwise a mother f***er to do once the s/c is in (for the front ones at least), also need good plugs to make sure to be able to ignite that bigger air/fuel mixture charge
also for the fuel filter, the pump should already be; being pulled for the high flow pump with the S/C, so also doing the fuel filter at the same time should be absolutely no problem
brake fluid, nothing changes the access of changing it easily, but most people never change it often enough, so why not , other wise that list seems about right
one other thing to do is the SPARK PLUGS, otherwise a mother f***er to do once the s/c is in (for the front ones at least), also need good plugs to make sure to be able to ignite that bigger air/fuel mixture charge
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#9
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I recommend ik24s for the hbp. When I use ik22s, they die every 4 months. If you use the HBP it's recommended to get emanage blue or aem fic, the thing ct gives you only alters map clamp.
"And can I change the water pump, and timing belt without removing the supercharger."
- Yes
and all the other stuff can be changed with the charger on as well.
"And can I change the water pump, and timing belt without removing the supercharger."
- Yes
and all the other stuff can be changed with the charger on as well.
#12
Blown is Best
1) I would drop in a fresh set of Denso IK22's to start.
2) Depending on how many miles are on the blower, you may want to change the SC oil.
3)You will need some Coolant to top off your system when you move your throttle body and swap out the lower radiator hose.
4) If you're running only the standard boost pulley, no need on disconnecting the IMRC - doing so will yield you negative results.
5) I would also replace your PVC valve as a preventative measure. If it's stuck, it can cause undue pressure in your crankcase which is hard on your rear main when boosting.
6) I would get a fresh gasket for the cam seal to replace on one on the SC mounting plate
7) I would buy a fresh EGR gasket
8) Make sure he uses solder connectors when he installs your ESM
9) Up to you if you want to spend the money for a fresh Walbro to drop into the tank.
10) Take a look at the hoses from this guys kit and see if you want to use new or not.
11) Yes - you can change the timing belt without pulling the blower. If you're at 75K and planning on changing your belt at 105K, you may want to pull the blower at that time anyways to pull the plugs and inspect/replace if necessary.
12) Since you're a 6 speed, no need to change your gearbox fluid unless you need to for normal maintenance.
13) I'm assuming that you're up to date on all other maintenance items. If not, get all that done and current.
Here's a link to the 6 speed install manual for your reference:
http://photos.imageevent.com/allout/...stallation.pdf
Good luck with it. Get used to driving around with a smile on your face
2) Depending on how many miles are on the blower, you may want to change the SC oil.
3)You will need some Coolant to top off your system when you move your throttle body and swap out the lower radiator hose.
4) If you're running only the standard boost pulley, no need on disconnecting the IMRC - doing so will yield you negative results.
5) I would also replace your PVC valve as a preventative measure. If it's stuck, it can cause undue pressure in your crankcase which is hard on your rear main when boosting.
6) I would get a fresh gasket for the cam seal to replace on one on the SC mounting plate
7) I would buy a fresh EGR gasket
8) Make sure he uses solder connectors when he installs your ESM
9) Up to you if you want to spend the money for a fresh Walbro to drop into the tank.
10) Take a look at the hoses from this guys kit and see if you want to use new or not.
11) Yes - you can change the timing belt without pulling the blower. If you're at 75K and planning on changing your belt at 105K, you may want to pull the blower at that time anyways to pull the plugs and inspect/replace if necessary.
12) Since you're a 6 speed, no need to change your gearbox fluid unless you need to for normal maintenance.
13) I'm assuming that you're up to date on all other maintenance items. If not, get all that done and current.
Here's a link to the 6 speed install manual for your reference:
http://photos.imageevent.com/allout/...stallation.pdf
Good luck with it. Get used to driving around with a smile on your face
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I have never changed out the manual transmission fluid, do you think its a good idea to go ahead and do it. Its been awhile since anything been done to the car, its been sitting for almost a year. What maintenance items do you recommend getting done. Im assuming I can get both gaskets from the Acura dealership, and can I get the PVC valve there also, and where would I get the hoses. And is Walbro really necessary. I dont know much about them. Whats the maintenance on the 105k service.
#14
Blown is Best
If you've never changed the gearbox fluid, I would do it just so you're running the newest formulation - shifts much better. If you've never changed out your coolant, this would be a good time to do a full drain and refill since most of it will be out anyways. No other important maintenance needed until 105K.
Yes - Gaskets from the Dealer.
Other hoses can be purchased from any auto parts store.
New fuel pump is not required but for me would be a piece of mind item.
Yes - Gaskets from the Dealer.
Other hoses can be purchased from any auto parts store.
New fuel pump is not required but for me would be a piece of mind item.
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Yes it does but don't know how willing the seller be willing to pull it from his car but yes if you are able to install a sc you can install a fuel pump on our cars, very easy to do,just have to access it through the trunk, and not drop the tank like on alot of domestic cars
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Thanks. The supercharger I am getting does include the fuel pump, so I am good there. So, I am good with fuel pump and wideband air/fuel. Should I get a boost gauge.
So, the only thing I would need to do then is
change fuel filter
change manual transmission fluid (what do you all recommend)
change anti freeze
oil change
change brake fluid
And would it be better to go ahead and change the injectors now in case I go with HBP.
So, the only thing I would need to do then is
change fuel filter
change manual transmission fluid (what do you all recommend)
change anti freeze
oil change
change brake fluid
And would it be better to go ahead and change the injectors now in case I go with HBP.
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part #1, and btw it does not even include that sock ethier,