Vision Function Intercooler Upgrade Conversion Kit for Katana or BWR Supercharger - LotusTalk

Jermaine@VF · 09-17-2009, 01:31 PM

Vision Function Intercooler Upgrade Conversion Kit for Katana or BWR Supercharger

The Path:

This project was helped by two of your Lotus Talk mates Matt in Houston & Andy. They were kind of enough to offer their kits to build a conversion kit for anyone with a BWR and or Katana Supercharger Kit. Andy was happy to send his car to Maryland from New York to make it all possible. Andy originally purchased a BWR Kit but later decided he wanted to switch and go with our Stage 1 Package. After some negotiations and almost perfect timing Andy was able to deliver his car to our facility. As you know Matt, a very aggressive guy made the switch from his Katana kit and last year and offered to send his parts to use to help out in the process.

Thank You Guys!

The Kit:

We have finally nailed the process and are proud to be able to offer a Vision Function Supercharger Intercooler Conversion Kit for the BlackWatch Racing Supercharger Kit and Sector111 Katana Kits. The conversion re-uses two major pieces from a BWR or Katana Kit; the supercharger and injectors. All other pieces are replaced with parts from the Vision Function Intercooled Supercharger Kit. What this means is that you will be able to go to any of our Staged Kit's onces this is done.

Dyno Stock vs VF Intercooler Conversion Kit - 60 ft. lbs. & 100 whp Over Stock

The dyno plot above is the actual power after installing our kit onto Andy's car and tuning.

What does this mean?

This means you now have the ability to upgrade your non intercooled kit to utilize our Air to Air Intercooler, 3 inch Pulley, Custom Intake Manifold and our Reflashed ECU Map supplied by CharlieX/Gotham ECU. We are talking about stout upgrade over your current BWR or Katana Kit going directly to our Stage 2.

Intercooler Upgrade for Katana or BWR Supercharger Kit
Stage 2 Package
Price: $3300

or $4950 Installed

Gives us a call to purchase! 240-243-0193
Jermaine@visionfunction.com

Piasa · 09-17-2009, 01:35 PM

Do you have authorized installers?

Jermaine@VF · 09-17-2009, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Piasa

Do you have authorized installers?

Where are you located? Chicago Area
Yes! Fox Valley Motorcars

LordZ · 09-17-2009, 04:03 PM

Awesome work guys. Forget the stages, go straight to 3.

A7594217 · 09-17-2009, 05:42 PM

Two things.

The graph above is stage 2 correct? Does $3300 include a tune from charliex or is that another $600?

Thanks

stinkyonion · 09-17-2009, 06:59 PM

Ive had my kit BWR upgrade to VF2 for about 8 months now, love it more every day. Dont think about it, just buy it.

I think the tune is included (it was for me).

tvacc · 09-17-2009, 07:58 PM

I would like to question also if this includes CharlieX tune. And do you have a set of installation instructions on line for me to look at?

I have a Sector 111 SC and would consider it if I could install it myself. I would have to see a set of instructions to make that determination.

LordZ · 09-17-2009, 07:59 PM

Their full instructions are on their website.

tvacc · 09-17-2009, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by LordZ

Their full instructions are on their website.

Found the instructions....thanks.

tvacc · 09-17-2009, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tvacc

Found the instructions....thanks.

Ok...found this but unless I am reading it wrong, these are instructions for the install of the whole kit...not the upgrade...or some combination of them both.

Is is necessary to remove the rear clam to do this?

Demonized · 09-17-2009, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by tvacc

Ok...found this but unless I am reading it wrong, these are instructions for the install of the whole kit...not the upgrade...or some combination of them both.

Is is necessary to remove the rear clam to do this?

As I recall from previous threads, clam removal is not required.

Not sure on the installation, but as far as I know, everything BWR/Katana Related gets removed anyhow.

LordZ · 09-18-2009, 06:47 AM

Clam removal is not required (Choi didn't for Matt's install on the Elise), but makes it easier. You will need to remove everything from your old kit including the SC since (I'm assuming here) that the upgrade kit includes their nose bracket for the SC.

Stale_Hotdog · 09-18-2009, 05:03 PM

Any plans for an exige s kit?

charliex · 09-18-2009, 05:04 PM

stinkyonion · 09-18-2009, 06:17 PM

I had this middleaged lady yell out her window today "I love the sounds your car makes !!". You just wont get that without this kit. Pre VF my car used to sound like a Chevy Nova with a hole in the exhaust. Now has more gurgle/pops, intake howl, and supercharger whirr. Killer.

Demonized · 09-19-2009, 11:14 AM

Gotta start buying my girl flowers once a day to soften her up a bit for this idea....

RichardNHCooper · 09-25-2009, 05:45 AM

I self installed the BWR kit with the clam on.I then upgraded to VF stage 1, with the clam off. Looking back, doing either with the clam on is quite heroic and I would never do that again. Taking the clam off is not difficult, just follow the first part of the BWR instal instructions. It makes it all SO much easier, especially when placing the intercooler and removing the stock airbox.
The VF upgrade is as good as the BWR is over stock.

Quote:

Originally Posted by tvacc

Ok...found this but unless I am reading it wrong, these are instructions for the install of the whole kit...not the upgrade...or some combination of them both.

Is is necessary to remove the rear clam to do this?

stearnsn · 10-07-2009, 10:04 AM

Any chance of getting a group buy going?

Jermaine@VF · 10-07-2009, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by stearnsn

Any chance of getting a group buy going?

Probably not...

ACE51 · 10-07-2009, 01:47 PM

what do you do about the stock clutch? What are you guys that have it already using?

09-17-2009, 01:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jermaine@VF Crazy Car Guy Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 198	Vision Function Intercooler Upgrade Conversion Kit for Katana or BWR Supercharger Vision Function Intercooler Upgrade Conversion Kit for Katana or BWR Supercharger The Path: This project was helped by two of your Lotus Talk mates Matt in Houston & Andy. They were kind of enough to offer their kits to build a conversion kit for anyone with a BWR and or Katana Supercharger Kit. Andy was happy to send his car to Maryland from New York to make it all possible. Andy originally purchased a BWR Kit but later decided he wanted to switch and go with our Stage 1 Package. After some negotiations and almost perfect timing Andy was able to deliver his car to our facility. As you know Matt, a very aggressive guy made the switch from his Katana kit and last year and offered to send his parts to use to help out in the process. Thank You Guys! The Kit: We have finally nailed the process and are proud to be able to offer a Vision Function Supercharger Intercooler Conversion Kit for the BlackWatch Racing Supercharger Kit and Sector111 Katana Kits. The conversion re-uses two major pieces from a BWR or Katana Kit; the supercharger and injectors. All other pieces are replaced with parts from the Vision Function Intercooled Supercharger Kit. What this means is that you will be able to go to any of our Staged Kit's onces this is done. Dyno Stock vs VF Intercooler Conversion Kit - 60 ft. lbs. & 100 whp Over Stock The dyno plot above is the actual power after installing our kit onto Andy's car and tuning. What does this mean? This means you now have the ability to upgrade your non intercooled kit to utilize our Air to Air Intercooler, 3 inch Pulley, Custom Intake Manifold and our Reflashed ECU Map supplied by CharlieX/Gotham ECU. We are talking about stout upgrade over your current BWR or Katana Kit going directly to our Stage 2. Intercooler Upgrade for Katana or BWR Supercharger Kit Stage 2 Package Price: $3300 or $4950 Installed Gives us a call to purchase! 240-243-0193 Jermaine@visionfunction.com __________________ www.VisionFunction.com - Site Under Construnction - Stay Tuned

09-17-2009, 05:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
A7594217 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 356	Two things. The graph above is stage 2 correct? Does $3300 include a tune from charliex or is that another $600? Thanks __________________ 05 GG Elise-BWR S/C-Nitrons-Intake-Exhaust-Test Pipe-Cf Scoops-Cf Lip-Cf Diffuser-Piaa Wheels-And all the little stuff

09-17-2009, 06:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
stinkyonion Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Oak Brook, IL Posts: 242 Images: 2	Ive had my kit BWR upgrade to VF2 for about 8 months now, love it more every day. Dont think about it, just buy it. I think the tune is included (it was for me). __________________ 2006 polar blue Elise, VF stage II, clam hinge, von Hep exhaust, HID, Zeitronix/Dashdaq (GPS, wideband O2, EGT, fuel+oil pressure), BWR fuel rail, moroso oil pan, HD SS clutch, RTV brace, green wire mod, harnesses, Oddysey 625, alpine pdx-5, jvc avx77 head unit, jl speakers, voltmeter on dash, custom gauge pod, etc.

09-17-2009, 07:58 PM	#7 (permalink)
tvacc Head LOONY Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 2,224	I would like to question also if this includes CharlieX tune. And do you have a set of installation instructions on line for me to look at? I have a Sector 111 SC and would consider it if I could install it myself. I would have to see a set of instructions to make that determination. __________________ Tony Vaccaro 2005 Ardent Red, Katana Supercharger, Touring, Hardtop, Driving Lights, HIDs, Rear Window Shield, Red Mounts, Laser Shifters, V1, LETSLA Shifter, www.lotusowners.com LOONY (Lotus Owners of New York) and the Church of the HolyLotus Supplier of Polycarbonate Shield for Rear Window IN STOCK , Drive Fast Take Chances

09-18-2009, 05:04 PM	#14 (permalink)
charliex OSX Black hat Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Las Vegas , NV Posts: 9,935	Yes __________________ Black Exige S - http://goth.am 265 Mule / Elan M100.ECU Tuning, http://www.elisetalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39660 West Coast Lotus Meet - Las Vegas - November 6-9 2009 http://www.westcoastlotus.com/

09-17-2009, 01:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
Piasa Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 156	Do you have authorized installers?

09-17-2009, 04:03 PM	#4 (permalink)
LordZ 06 S280 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,303	Awesome work guys. Forget the stages, go straight to 3.

09-17-2009, 07:59 PM	#8 (permalink)
LordZ 06 S280 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,303	Their full instructions are on their website.

09-18-2009, 06:47 AM	#12 (permalink)
LordZ 06 S280 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,303	Clam removal is not required (Choi didn't for Matt's install on the Elise), but makes it easier. You will need to remove everything from your old kit including the SC since (I'm assuming here) that the upgrade kit includes their nose bracket for the SC.

09-18-2009, 05:03 PM	#13 (permalink)
Stale_Hotdog DENNAB Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 393	Any plans for an exige s kit?

09-18-2009, 06:17 PM	#15 (permalink)
stinkyonion Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Oak Brook, IL Posts: 242 Images: 2	I had this middleaged lady yell out her window today "I love the sounds your car makes !!". You just wont get that without this kit. Pre VF my car used to sound like a Chevy Nova with a hole in the exhaust. Now has more gurgle/pops, intake howl, and supercharger whirr. Killer. __________________ 2006 polar blue Elise, VF stage II, clam hinge, von Hep exhaust, HID, Zeitronix/Dashdaq (GPS, wideband O2, EGT, fuel+oil pressure), BWR fuel rail, moroso oil pan, HD SS clutch, RTV brace, green wire mod, harnesses, Oddysey 625, alpine pdx-5, jvc avx77 head unit, jl speakers, voltmeter on dash, custom gauge pod, etc.

09-19-2009, 11:14 AM	#16 (permalink)
Demonized NOT ßANNED! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,546	Gotta start buying my girl flowers once a day to soften her up a bit for this idea.... __________________ 2005 Saffron Yellow Elise, Katana Supercharger, LSS Wheels, 2Bular exhaust & cat, rear panel delete, Cup Airbox, Volt / Oil temp gauge, Ohlins double adjustable coilovers, Dual Oil Coolers, S111 RTD Brace, Moroso Oil Pan, MicroMirror, S111 "V-Force" Harness bar, Manly Engine Mounts, Odyssey PC680 & RLS Bracket, Saikou Michi OCC, CF Scoops, CF Bootlid, CF Front Lip.

10-07-2009, 10:04 AM	#18 (permalink)
stearnsn Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 20	Any chance of getting a group buy going? __________________ 05 Elise - Storm Titanium, Red interior. LSS, TP, HT, Starshield. Mods: Katana SC, Morosso Oil Pan, De-Snorkeled, Green Filter, billet oil cap, RTD brace, tinted windows, stainless brake lines, Cobalt Friction pads, FIAMM horns, Sector111 bootie.

10-07-2009, 01:47 PM	#20 (permalink)
ACE51 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Summerfield, NC Posts: 607	what do you do about the stock clutch? What are you guys that have it already using? __________________ 06 Exige CO BWRized 05 Civic "Special Edition" 05 Elise CO, Trim shop interior and other things...SOLD

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