I'm not sure what to say to that. I hope your "real" car gives you want you're looking for.

For myself, the Fit is about as real as I need it to be.

Would I buy the Sprintex S/C? Actually, I'll be honest... I have been thinking about it. If I had a little bit more funds (and were it actually purchasable), I just might get it.

And yet, I wouldn't go for other super/turbochargers. Why? Because the Sprintex is a bit more modest than most. I'm not looking double/triple the HP in the Fit. But I would like to know what a few more HP does do to a car I've gotten a bit used to.

And an engine swap? No thanks. There was a time, when I had the Mitsubishi Mirage (aka Lancer), that I had thought about engine swaps. Actually I was more serious about a transmission swap from A/T to M/T, but it's equally involving. But that was when I (like a few other folks, I'm sure) was into the whole "the Fast and the Furious" craze. I've since settled out of that mentality... and the decision I settled on is... the engine is part of the car, a major part. I choose not to put the dedication needed into changing such a major part. And that, if I truly deem it necessary to have such massive gains... well, I can just save up some more money and buy a car with those "numbers."

Like I said, the Sprintex isn't a huge boost in performance. While it can be pricier per HP when compared to other setups... it is far less involving.

Let's take a quick recap:

Sprintex route:
- replace intake manifold
- add fuel injector
- add piggyback ecu
- replace serpentine belt
- reset ECU learning mode

overall gains... 25 hp (give or take).

Custom turbo charger:
- replace exhaust system (header, manifold, pipe, etc)
- replace intake airbox (and possibly intake manifold, depending on where you mount compressor)
- add intercooler
- add fuel injector (maybe?)
- add piggyback ECU or hack main ECU to re-tune.

overall gains... variable (dependent upon compressor selection), but most likely far more than 25 hp.

While my simplified lists appear to be equally as long as each other... the T/C's replacement process requires a bit more effort along various piping.

A custom supercharger would be a variable mix of the two.

As for engine swap... I think we can all agree that requires the most amount of effort (and "additional" replacements). And overall gains will depend on chosen engine. And yes, a S/C or T/C can also be added to that for even more staggering results.

On the flip side, while the Sprintex isn't as simple (or inexpensive) as doing a SRI/CAI or axle/cat-back mod... it does have at least a more acceptable gain (to me).

*as a side note... I would actually love it, if the Sprintex was more silent. The supercharger "whine" isn't that important to me.

 

I am also pretty bummed out by Honda. I know gas mileage is a concern, but when my Prelude was stock, I could 27 mpg out of it. We have gone from the s2000 and the Prelude to the CRZ and very poor Civics. It's really depressing to me.

 

I enjoyed the KWSC base kit with 5PSI a lot.. Getting the high boost upgrade has made a huge difference in performance but the intake and exhaust noise can drive you nuts... The Sprintex should make a big improvement in bottom end and mid range, which is where the Fit needs it most... The installation looks like it would be easy compared to a KWSC..

 

Ohhh...ok, that's why you're looking to supercharge it? LOL
3-5 grand for 25 whp? That is the funniest thing I've read all week. This thread is ridiculous...wake the fack up, you can't even buy this SC'er!! Lawlz.

98% of you just talk talk talk and type type type (obviously Tex, Lyon, and DSM excluded). If you were going to boost you could have done it by now. Shit or get off the pot. I myself decided to get off the pot...

 

I'm sorry, but where did I say I NEED to put a S/C? Did I say the Fit needs it either?

You have a completely different mentality than I do.

The simple proof is your reference to "boost."

If i wanted "moar power," I could've just bought the Corvette from my brother instead of letting him sell it off. I can't be certain just how much HP it has, but I'm sure its more than double what the Fit has.

Sure, if "boost" were that important to me... I could attempt what Lyon did. I'm sure I could ask DSM for some assistance/advice. Whether I succeed or fail is a different matter.

I don't dick around. Have I said I would do something (of any importance) and turn around and not do it? I said I would take a road trip across the US... I ended up on a race track for a few minutes during said trip. I bought and installed a number of accessories/parts for my Fit, a few after quite a bit of conversing with Krimson Cardinal, Texas Coyote and DSM (to name a few). And to TC and KC, again, I'm sorry about not meeting up with you guys. If i weren't so... lazy and unfocused.

And yes, I acknowledge that the S/C is not currently available here... I did say "if it were purchasable," did I not?

So please, enough of your comments and claims about some so-called majority.

As for me and THIS S/C... I didn't say I would Jump on it. I only said I might. And it's mostly just thoughts about whether I can actually make use of it.

 

Yawn...you went from the funniest thing I've read all month to the most boring thing I've read. What was the point of that soliloquy?

3-5 grand for 25 whp...this is for people with more money than brains.

 

Well, I guess we're done with this conversation.

 

Anybody heard from Rick?

 

I'm hearing crickets... Is this becoming the official "hurry up and wait" thread?

 

No... it's BEEN the official "hurry up and wait" thread.

 

soooo other than the sprintex kit for 3k there is NO MANUFACTURED forced induction system for the GE??????

 

Yes, why are you surprised? lol Did you read the thread?

 

I did and im seriously disappointed, oh well im not sure what i expected when i bought the fit when it came to the performance end but it seems like the aftermarket support for the GE is NONexistant....

 

SURPRISE!!!!!!

We were hoping you wouldn't find out too soon.

 

Too soon just happened.. Haha oh well. Looks like I'm stuck with the basics for a while. *highhopes*

 

 

DSM i'm literally lol'ing! Community is awesome btw.

 

This thread has continually provided that soul crushing despair I need to get off now a days

Smurf, if you are serious about this, I specialize in aftermarket FI applications. I also provide a generous consulting and sourcing discount to FF.net members because of the suppliers I've accumulated at this point.

I have almost two dozen custom FI Fits under my belt at this point. All of which that have seen the dyno are making more than 155whp and 170wtq. One of which is going to be doing about double that in short order on a GT2860RS.

Mine will be pushing about 3 times that when all is said and done on the built block.

 

I think you're gonna blow your load when he says he wants a simple bolt on kit without the troubles of a custom set up.

 

It's not saying that it can't be done coz it can... it's just Sprintex is bound by US law if they want their product sold in the US... so basically it's US who's to blame and not Sprintex. If you want to buy the kit regardless... Sprintex (their distributors that is) would not decline a sale

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