HKS SC kit topic
#521
Originally Posted by scottietse
Many miles later still runs a treat
Only problem for me is trying to find a spot to put an oil pressure sensor....
not sure if there is enough space for a sandwich plate and cant find any space where the original sensor sits
any idea's???
Only problem for me is trying to find a spot to put an oil pressure sensor....
not sure if there is enough space for a sandwich plate and cant find any space where the original sensor sits
any idea's???
#522
I'm really happy with this kit. I've covered about 2000 miles since fitting last year including 2 track days. I expected a few more miles this year.
Being blind to the oil temps though got the better of me and I've had an oil cooler and oil temp/pressure gauge fitted to easy my mind. So far it sits at a comfortable 80-90 degrees C on the road and I'll see what happens at Combe later in the year.
The oil filter is a real PITA and can only be reached from underneath. I've been doing this myself on stands with a band wrench, its was not the easiest to tighten. As I'll be changing this with the oil frequently, I've had it relocated to the cross member. This was better position for the gauge sensors too.
My only other issue is trying to find somewhere to fit the stock alarm casing as it makes changing the mushroom filter a bit fiddly. (I'm not convinced that the HKS filter is worth pursuing with. I have a K&N filter sat there doing nothing that can be cleaned rather than binned every 1500 miles).
Other than that, everything still seems as solid as the day it was fitted.
Being blind to the oil temps though got the better of me and I've had an oil cooler and oil temp/pressure gauge fitted to easy my mind. So far it sits at a comfortable 80-90 degrees C on the road and I'll see what happens at Combe later in the year.
The oil filter is a real PITA and can only be reached from underneath. I've been doing this myself on stands with a band wrench, its was not the easiest to tighten. As I'll be changing this with the oil frequently, I've had it relocated to the cross member. This was better position for the gauge sensors too.
My only other issue is trying to find somewhere to fit the stock alarm casing as it makes changing the mushroom filter a bit fiddly. (I'm not convinced that the HKS filter is worth pursuing with. I have a K&N filter sat there doing nothing that can be cleaned rather than binned every 1500 miles).
Other than that, everything still seems as solid as the day it was fitted.
#523
Mines still going strong, no real issues with the kit bar the bolts coming loose on the charger to the mounting bracket, so had to tighten it down quite often, then they snapped as they are soft as !!!! being Aluminium. Ended up getting some stainless steel ones from Pro Bolt, loctite and torqued down they have been fine.
I too went the oil cooler root just to make sure it would be fine on track. I also had to fit a fuel surge tank as the extra force under acceleration caused fuel cut when the tank got lower than halfway, no real issues from the kit itself though, but a few things to consider if you decide to use it on track.
I've been considering switching to a K&N filter as I'm currently replacing the HKS one once a year just to be cautious. Which one did you use if you don't mind me asking?
I too went the oil cooler root just to make sure it would be fine on track. I also had to fit a fuel surge tank as the extra force under acceleration caused fuel cut when the tank got lower than halfway, no real issues from the kit itself though, but a few things to consider if you decide to use it on track.
My only other issue is trying to find somewhere to fit the stock alarm casing as it makes changing the mushroom filter a bit fiddly. (I'm not convinced that the HKS filter is worth pursuing with. I have a K&N filter sat there doing nothing that can be cleaned rather than binned every 1500 miles).
#524
Mines still going strong, no real issues with the kit bar the bolts coming loose on the charger to the mounting bracket, so had to tighten it down quite often, then they snapped as they are soft as !!!! being Aluminium. Ended up getting some stainless steel ones from Pro Bolt, loctite and torqued down they have been fine.
I too went the oil cooler root just to make sure it would be fine on track. I also had to fit a fuel surge tank as the extra force under acceleration caused fuel cut when the tank got lower than halfway, no real issues from the kit itself though, but a few things to consider if you decide to use it on track.
I've been considering switching to a K&N filter as I'm currently replacing the HKS one once a year just to be cautious. Which one did you use if you don't mind me asking?
I too went the oil cooler root just to make sure it would be fine on track. I also had to fit a fuel surge tank as the extra force under acceleration caused fuel cut when the tank got lower than halfway, no real issues from the kit itself though, but a few things to consider if you decide to use it on track.
Originally Posted by CynicG' timestamp='1460366437' post='23934272
My only other issue is trying to find somewhere to fit the stock alarm casing as it makes changing the mushroom filter a bit fiddly. (I'm not convinced that the HKS filter is worth pursuing with. I have a K&N filter sat there doing nothing that can be cleaned rather than binned every 1500 miles).
#528
Mine also still going strong. At Croft this Sunday.
I took standard donut off to fit oil cooler sandwich plate. Toyed with remote mount and may go this route at some point.
Your best upgrading clutch prior to fitting as just makes it more awkward to change later
I took standard donut off to fit oil cooler sandwich plate. Toyed with remote mount and may go this route at some point.
Your best upgrading clutch prior to fitting as just makes it more awkward to change later
#529
Looking at it i dont think it would make it too much harder to change later on, you still have access to the alternator and starter bolts. It will make the exhaust removal more of a pain thou!