As I said over the phone revd, this is unfortunate.

The location of that oil filter is flush with the oil pan meaning you would have to hit something serious to knock this off like you did. I'm a little confused on how it didn't damage the oil pan... I know JDMChris bottomed his car out in a "carhole"(a car sized pothole), and everything was fine. Surprisingly, even his wheels!

Regarding "Rebuilts":
Rotrex superchargers are not rebuildable based on how they are assembled and the surface is finished inside the unit. I know how Rotrex units are assembled, and I would not want to purchase a "rebuilt" unit.

KraftWerks kit owners:
I do not think this should be a huge concern for you guys. You should have your factory bottom trays fully installed.

Call me when you are ready revd!

-Oscar Jr.

 

I had to readjust mine because it squealed a bit at about 2/3 throttle with the A/C on.... I either turn off the A/C or put it to the floor now. How is it going without using the paddles? ... Better I hope.

 

At 1/2 tank I gained a whopping 10 miles for mind numbing D-mode. I think I'll stop haha.

 

very good advice!

 

WOW.....that make k20 swap even more safe, buz the k20 swap cannot low the car more than 1 inch, buz of the clearance of the oil pan. But the oil pan is stronger material, but the SC oil filer and the hose in the pic seem like it hit something and cut the hose off.............that's crazy!!!

 

Wow man.... you did have to hit something crazy huge.

 

that is what i said. it surprised me too. i can't even figure it out. i thought back the whole day i drove it and can't even remember it. i know the oil filter was positioned right because i had the car on the lift 2 days before.

 

It looks like something snagged the hose.

 

thank you oscar. you guys have been so much help. the customer service is so awesome. i bought the kit used and oscar went through the whole kit to make sure everything is in working condition and even fixed some of the small parts.

customer service is top notch and awesome

to all the people interested in buying this kit or already have this kit:
this is an awesome kit. i hate how my car feels now that it is stock. i hate not having the power this kit made. you really don't really have to worry what i went through because it was really lucky. if you are that worried that much about the oil filter buy the beatrush underpanel for $200 and it will be really safe that way.

 

the factory under tray was fully installed

 

i know that when you swap a k20 the oil pan sits lower but i didn't know you can only lower it only 1 inch

 

keep me updated on what youre gonna do id go k20

 

k24 !!! ..but it's 4X the price of the SC kit if you do the swap !!
so i'd say get a TURBO kit instead
HKS TURBO kit is selling for really cheap...i've seen $2300 usd before !!! and will make more hp then ur SC kit !!

 

That is a great price on the HKS unit and wouldn't have hesitated for a second on going that route if I lived in Canada..... It was 102 degrees F. yesterday and will be hotter today more than likely here in Texas..... I am not sure that considerable cooling modifications wouldn't be needed to lower the under hood temperatures and heat transfer into the cabin..... A turbo at that price is a great deal and probably easier to install..... Well worth considering as an alternative to the KWSC.

 

man that sucks ass bro. I'm changing my fluid and filter today maybe i'll relocate it. Are you lowered?

 

yeah hes lowered on coilovers i believe

 

K ain't all its cracked up to be trust me. I know 2 people who've done it and both of them have had problems. Swaps are $$$ and if it goes off without a hook then that's great. Personally if i were gonna do a swap a would buy a brand spanking new engine not a rebuild unless the rebuild was from a major rep shop and i mean major.

Otherwise i'm very happy with my setup.

 

slammed or moderate? I'm running the Mugen sports suspension. Moderate drop but handles like a dream.

 

i'll wait for him on that one.. i havent seen his car since he put on his coils lol

 

I literally have to drive off road and through weeds and grass a foot high. My front lower lip looks like hell and during dry spells my car has sunk into the sand to where the lip wasn't visible and the oil pan was all that was keeping the car from sinking any lower..... I am wanting the Beatrush more for the advantages other than protecting the KW filter but after tearing up a similar product on a Goldwing wondering if it is up to the 1/2 mile trip to and from my house..... I have checked out the position and condition of my filter and it appears to have been untouched...... I don't sink in the sand since changing the wheel out for ones with 7" rims and still using stock size tires, and out of necessity and practicality I haven't lowered my suspension.....When I consider all of these things, I am convinced even more so That revd34 just had a terrible stroke of bad luck.