My Temp needle is at the same place as b4 the SC install, about 3/4 of the way between the lowest and 1/2 line. It has not gone up or down. As long as the temp doesn't keep rising, I don't think you have anything to worry about.
The way the car feels when you "LEAN" into the pedal vs "Smashing" the pedal is different. (again, this is only the BUTT DYNO..nothing logged)
I'm sure that HKS has the computer "PADDED" so not to blow the motor by running lean(er).
I will have more info in the next week, after my appt w/XS-Engineering, and the install of gauge (s).

 

interesting. i noticed my temp needle moved up a smidge after the sc install, and a couple smidges more with the spacer. mine is now about where yours is.
one thing i noticed today with one wot pull was that my afr on the zeit went up to 12. on another it went to 11.5. i'm going to the dyno day this sat, and i'll be able to get more accurate readings of my boost, afr, and hp at redline.

 

^^
So you finally got the HKS SC installed? I remember your other posts saying it was going to stay in the garage until it became CARB approved? What does it sound like, any vids?

 

i don't remember saying that, but it sounds like a jet engine and very quiet at idle. i just bot a headrest camera-mount and did vid some runs. if you'd like to see/hear some, i'll have to buy an adaptor for my old high-8 camera and post up later.

 

Z-BOY who installed youre zeitronix unit im looking for someone to install my unit.Im in S.D also
THANKS

 

speed force racing in santee.

 

want to see vids!

I'll have the HKS installed in Jan/Feb with a ton of goodies.

 

i went up to buttonwillow racetrack this wknd and filmed my runs. as soon as i get the adaptor, i'll post them.
looking forward to your post-install thread!

 

well, i heard it today for the first time...detonation...during a wot pull. when i redynod during a recent dyno day, the dyno afr was in the 12s, but my zeit was reading in the 10s, and i didn't hear anything abnormal at that time, so i left the spacer in place.
my plan now is to remove the spacer until i can find a tuning soln, like the utec or something, that will allow me to safely add other mods to the hks kit.
just wanted to keep you guys apprised. the hks kit appears to have a small sweet spot.

 

An HKS Pro dealer can tune it for you - have you tried that?

 

Z-Boy
How much boost does the HKS SC put out on your car ? and what do they claim the boost is suppose to be ? THX Bill

 

yes they can, FOR $250/HR! i'd rather wait for a cheaper tuning soln.
boog, its making 7psi, which is their ootb boost.

 

so what is your max dyno numbers so far? I am looking into the HKS unit.

 

302whp stock, 317 w/spacer.