Next Generation in Supercharging Means 275whp!

[MaineLotus]

Originally Posted by darkSol

Frakking wahoo!!!! We have more color in KC!!!

(sorry triple StarBucks is kicking in )

But we all know GG is THE color...

[turbophil]

Originally Posted by avonnieda

Nope, I had to be different, it's Saffron Yellow

Very Cool! Glad to have another KC Lotus owner!

PM me your contact info and I'll add you to the KC email list. We're probably about due for a GTG in the next month or so... Seems like it's about time to for a breakfast GTG and then we can head to my shop if there's any wrenching that needs to be done. The "Ingredient" has some good B&G on the weekends

FWIW, First track day of the year is April 1!!

I think you're the first one with SY, congrats. It's no GG, but I'm sure it still looks nice

Welcome aboard and chat soon,

Phil

[turbophil]

Originally Posted by perryeyges

Phil,
The TVS was THE supercharger that Forcedfed wanted to use on my car but they were unable to source one at the time. I am VERY interested!
Do you think it would be advisable to loose my water to air intercooler? I would still have to keep the entire liquid system(hoses, pump, etc.) since I have a liquid cooled oil cooler in the same system. Is getting rid of the oil cooler altogether on this engine an option. I do live in a temperate area. SF Bay Area. I would love to loose the weight! My coolant pump is about 20lbs!
Call me if you get a chance(510)502-0172

Hey Perry,

I don't think I'd loose the IC... I'd just put a better blower in front of it Then you could certainlyl make 320+whp

That said, if you want really light weight and really simple that still makes excellent power, then my non-IC'ed TVS system gets that done... an maybe even more than your current system??????

I'd really, really hesitate to lose your oil cooler. You need some kind-uh oil cooling. Even if it was just getting cooling from the engine coolant, ya gotta keep the oil temps in check (220ish degrees)-- particularly with the FI engine...

Hope that helps!

Phil

[perryeyges]

I guess since I have the EFI already it would just require a retune. I would need the intake and the TVS. $$?

[seight]

A little question for Phil.
With this EFI setup is there any way of retaining Traction control(if fitted), or does the new ECU need to be setup specifically to run Traction control.
With the sort of power produced, traction control might be helpful at times...

[avonnieda]

Originally Posted by turbophil

Very Cool! Glad to have another KC Lotus owner!

PM me your contact info and I'll add you to the KC email list. We're probably about due for a GTG in the next month or so... Seems like it's about time to for a breakfast GTG and then we can head to my shop if there's any wrenching that needs to be done. The "Ingredient" has some good B&G on the weekends

FWIW, First track day of the year is April 1!!

I think you're the first one with SY, congrats. It's no GG, but I'm sure it still looks nice

Welcome aboard and chat soon,

Phil

I'd definitely be up for a get together, I'd like to have a look at all the coolness you guys have done to your rides.

[turbophil]

Originally Posted by seight

A little question for Phil.
With this EFI setup is there any way of retaining Traction control(if fitted), or does the new ECU need to be setup specifically to run Traction control.
With the sort of power produced, traction control might be helpful at times...

Ah good question...

Traction control is one of those options that I know is possible, but it's one that's currently beyond my scope. I'm pretty handy with the EFI and can make it do everything I've asked it to... but traction control hasn't made it on that list... so I haven't really investigated it yet.

Darksol is really wanting to push the launch control feature forward, which something that nobody that I know have has done yet... He has devised a theory as to how we can make that work very practically opposed to how lotus does it with a goofy start up procedure... Right now it's just theory (albeit, very sound theory), and knowing Dave, that theory will become some sort of reality before we know it

Back to the traction control idea, the launch control is about as far as we have gotten... I was watching Top Gear tonight and they just use controlled over steer, surely we can just do the same thing

Later,

Phil

[turbophil]

Originally Posted by perryeyges

I guess since I have the EFI already it would just require a retune. I would need the intake and the TVS. $$?

Hey Perry,

That's doable... drop me a line and we can go over it...

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followed by
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You're probably due for the new firmware and maps that are out now anyway, aren't you?

Best,

Phil

[seight]

Ok, thanks!.
So for now one would perhaps be better of waiting for the ECU reflash rather
than a setup for traction control with the EFI, if traction control is considered
important. Although I must admit that adjustable TC would be nice though

Would any extra hardware be required to set the EFI up with traction control?
(like the electronic throttle setup, whatever that is... )

Originally Posted by turbophil

Ah good question...

Traction control is one of those options that I know is possible, but it's one that's currently beyond my scope. I'm pretty handy with the EFI and can make it do everything I've asked it to... but traction control hasn't made it on that list... so I haven't really investigated it yet.

Darksol is really wanting to push the launch control feature forward, which something that nobody that I know have has done yet... He has devised a theory as to how we can make that work very practically opposed to how lotus does it with a goofy start up procedure... Right now it's just theory (albeit, very sound theory), and knowing Dave, that theory will become some sort of reality before we know it

Back to the traction control idea, the launch control is about as far as we have gotten... I was watching Top Gear tonight and they just use controlled over steer, surely we can just do the same thing

Later,

Phil

[Kris from DRS]

Originally Posted by seight

Ok, thanks!.
So for now one would perhaps be better of waiting for the ECU reflash rather
than a setup for traction control with the EFI, if traction control is considered
important. Although I must admit that adjustable TC would be nice though

Would any extra hardware be required to set the EFI up with traction control?
(like the electronic throttle setup, whatever that is... )

We can add TC to the EFI system regardless of DBW or not. The 12 Pos modulated control switch is optional as well.

The system will require a wheel speed loom and Multiplexer we can sell as an add-on kit that plugs into the existing DRS wire harness for the EFI ECU.

Please feel free to PM or email (prefered) for more info if anyone is interested in learning more about TC, or other features we offer.

thanks
Kris

[robains]

Kris,

Somewhat related - can your EFi setup be used for no lift shifts and auto blip throttle on downshifts with us DBW folks? -- with the appropriate connectors/module?

Rob

[Kris from DRS]

Originally Posted by robains

Kris,

Somewhat related - can your EFi setup be used for no lift shifts and auto blip throttle on downshifts with us DBW folks? -- with the appropriate connectors/module?

Rob

Yes. Actually the no-lift-shift stategy has been around since day one of this particular ECU, and was present in the other more advanced versions of the ECUs for several years before.

The auto-blip of the throttle is something we can also do. We have not done it yet for a Lotus customer, but it's been discussed recently and should not be a problem.

However, I would think either control strategy would be better suited for a car fitted with a sequential gearbox. I can get into more details as to why if you like.

thanks
Kris

[robains]

Started a new EFi thread here. Sorry for bastardizing this thread even more.

Rob

[turbophil]

Just thought I would post some pics up of the blower as they look before I ship... I'm REALLY happy with the look that we came to for the final product. It's been fun and the car simply flies at the track. It's so simple, clean, lightweight, and crisp. I couldn't be happier..... well, I could be, but that would take 50more whp horsepower

The complete engine with the black intake is my car... The cool silver variant is the "real McCoy"

Best,

Phil

[E.D.]

me likey

[Sergialized]

This one in mine...
I have been waiting for this kit it a few weeks... Phil and I were on the phone on a regular base and he has always reply to all of my questions and concerns... Thank you Phil.

Regards

Serge

[turbophil]

You bet Serge It's been great getting to know you. Hope to meet you in person some day.

Have a great one,

Phil

[robains]

Anyone want to buy my MP62 and RLS IC for the cost of a TVS? Serious!

[GTsRasta]

Will the new kits be getting that new intake manifold, or will currently supercharged members be using their Greddy/BWR intake manifold again?

I suggest you ship out all the kits with that BOE manifold for free advertisement, to get rid of the Greddy/BWR advertisement, and to have current Katana/BWR supercharged owners get rid of everything all at once!

[turbophil]

Originally Posted by GTsRasta

Will the new kits be getting that new intake manifold, or will currently supercharged members be using their Greddy/BWR intake manifold again?

I suggest you ship out all the kits with that BOE manifold for free advertisement, to get rid of the Greddy/BWR advertisement, and to have current Katana/BWR supercharged owners get rid of everything all at once!

Gt- Either way works... We've can supply the manifold or the user can use a Greddy or BWR manifold (We just add it to the cost)... We have both manifolds and modify the kit to work specifically with the manifold it's going to be bolted to...

For special situations like yours (Celica set up), we can piece-meal the kit since you obviously don't need the EFI, our specific wideband, etc...

On the Celica, some care would have to be taken with the AC lines, as I believe they're in the way. Not the end of the world as any hydraulic repair shop or AC repair place would be able to tweak the AC lines to be out of the way...

Best,

Phil