Ready to order Katana (almost) - LotusTalk

swede · 08-30-2008, 06:49 PM

I was planning to have this is a christmas project but I think I will order a kit now instead.

I talked to lots of people that SC'ed their cars and read tons here.

So, I intend to order the SC kit from Sector 111 and a tune from charliex. I intend to do the install myself.

Jus wanted to ask one last question before I call Sector and place the order

Any reason i should not do this? Seems like a well working kit and I really NEED more power

ZTEC · 08-30-2008, 07:25 PM

Do It

Here's three good reasons! Vette, M3, Cayman S --- This is a joke but you get the idea! You will be able to keep up with cars that would normally smoke you on the straights...

Chris Mackey · 08-30-2008, 08:12 PM

You could save a buttload of money and time and install a nitrous kit and get similar results.

swede · 08-31-2008, 05:46 AM

Nice video clip!

Thanks

TroyLotus · 08-31-2008, 07:34 AM

I test drove a S240 and I am picking up an Elise next Saturday so after test driving the Elise, it is nice but it needs a SC. I was thinking about doing the same thing with the Katana, but I am waiting to see the final results and product about the CharileX SC kit. I really like the idea of an IC and the more hp for my money sounds like a killer deal if it finally comes out.

Bender Rodríguez · 09-01-2008, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by TroyLotus

I test drove a S240 and I am picking up an Elise next Saturday so after test driving the Elise, it is nice but it needs a SC. I was thinking about doing the same thing with the Katana, but I am waiting to see the final results and product about the CharileX SC kit. I really like the idea of an IC and the more hp for my money sounds like a killer deal if it finally comes out.

Considering the time it may take before Charlies kit comes out I would probably buy the katana (or greddy kit) and just fab the IC setup, you could even throw one of those little SPAL puller fans on it, good for a few more ponies. Then just order the tune from Charlie.

choi0706 · 09-02-2008, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Bender Rodríguez

Considering the time it may take before Charlies kit comes out I would probably buy the katana (or greddy kit) and just fab the IC setup, you could even throw one of those little SPAL puller fans on it, good for a few more ponies. Then just order the tune from Charlie.

it's coming out sooner than one might think..

TroyLotus · 09-02-2008, 03:18 AM

Something to consider. If you order the Katana and then the Charlie X kit comes out for just a little more money and makes a bunch more hp then who will be kicking thier own butt? If it was me I would wait a little bit and look at the options. Also, call Charlie yourself and see what he has to say, that is what convinced me to get it when it finally does come out. I am also going with the smaller pulley on for higher boost, putting a clutch and flywheel on when I do mine and some call this stage II and I am sure that will be way more HP than the Katana kit and the intercooler makes me feel so more better about long term reliabilty.
Troy

Bender Rodríguez · 09-02-2008, 03:46 AM

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Originally Posted by TroyLotus

Something to consider. If you order the Katana and then the Charlie X kit comes out for just a little more money and makes a bunch more hp then who will be kicking thier own butt? If it was me I would wait a little bit and look at the options. Also, call Charlie yourself and see what he has to say, that is what convinced me to get it when it finally does come out. I am also going with the smaller pulley on for higher boost, putting a clutch and flywheel on when I do mine and some call this stage II and I am sure that will be way more HP than the Katana kit and the intercooler makes me feel so more better about long term reliabilty.
Troy

I may be wrong but I think the superchargers are identical. I was talking about adding the IC and piping (the real difference Charlies Kit has), and a pulley if you like. Whatever tune he has available just send your ecu to him and get it. Plus when he has a better tune you can always upgrade. With either setup I think an IC pull fan would be great mod.

08-30-2008, 06:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
swede LEKSAK Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Hudson Posts: 529	Ready to order Katana (almost) I was planning to have this is a christmas project but I think I will order a kit now instead. I talked to lots of people that SC'ed their cars and read tons here. So, I intend to order the SC kit from Sector 111 and a tune from charliex. I intend to do the install myself. Jus wanted to ask one last question before I call Sector and place the order Any reason i should not do this? Seems like a well working kit and I really NEED more power __________________ _____________________________________________ --------------------------------------------------- Touring pack, Hard Top, Star Shield ++, Stage II Exhaust, Sector 111 Rear Tow Hook, Shift-I System, Sector 111 V-Bar, Schroth Profi II 4 pt harness. V1 with remote display in dash. Sector 111 and Stan's shiftmod, Garmin GPS Nuvi 270,,,really want a Supercharger this winter

08-30-2008, 07:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
ZTEC Third Eye Open Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 1,507 Images: 3	Do It Here's three good reasons! Vette, M3, Cayman S --- This is a joke but you get the idea! You will be able to keep up with cars that would normally smoke you on the straights... __________________ Bone Stock Last edited by ZTEC : 08-30-2008 at 07:33 PM.

08-30-2008, 08:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
Chris Mackey Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,942	You could save a buttload of money and time and install a nitrous kit and get similar results. __________________ 2006 Elise, Ardent Red, Black Pack, LSS wheels, shocks and springs. 55 Shot Zex nitrous kit.

08-31-2008, 05:46 AM	#4 (permalink)
swede LEKSAK Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Hudson Posts: 529	Nice video clip! Thanks __________________ _____________________________________________ --------------------------------------------------- Touring pack, Hard Top, Star Shield ++, Stage II Exhaust, Sector 111 Rear Tow Hook, Shift-I System, Sector 111 V-Bar, Schroth Profi II 4 pt harness. V1 with remote display in dash. Sector 111 and Stan's shiftmod, Garmin GPS Nuvi 270,,,really want a Supercharger this winter

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08-31-2008, 07:34 AM	#5 (permalink)
TroyLotus Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 61	I test drove a S240 and I am picking up an Elise next Saturday so after test driving the Elise, it is nice but it needs a SC. I was thinking about doing the same thing with the Katana, but I am waiting to see the final results and product about the CharileX SC kit. I really like the idea of an IC and the more hp for my money sounds like a killer deal if it finally comes out.

09-02-2008, 03:18 AM	#8 (permalink)
TroyLotus Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 61	Something to consider. If you order the Katana and then the Charlie X kit comes out for just a little more money and makes a bunch more hp then who will be kicking thier own butt? If it was me I would wait a little bit and look at the options. Also, call Charlie yourself and see what he has to say, that is what convinced me to get it when it finally does come out. I am also going with the smaller pulley on for higher boost, putting a clutch and flywheel on when I do mine and some call this stage II and I am sure that will be way more HP than the Katana kit and the intercooler makes me feel so more better about long term reliabilty. Troy

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