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Old Jul 26, 2004 | 11:31 PM
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Default HKS Rotrex Supercharger

Ran across it on HKS' website (http://www.hksusa.com) and had never heard of it...Anybody have any info as to what sort of gains this produces?...You still couldn't convince me to grab one of these over the GReddy kit, but hey...Just curious...Link below.

http://www.hksusa.com/info/?id=2322
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Old Jul 27, 2004 | 06:13 AM
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I was excited when i heard about this, but now that it is out i changed my mind.. The price is rediculous. 8500 retail, and most places selling for ~7k.. No thanks, i will take my vortech for 4500$
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Old Jul 27, 2004 | 08:24 AM
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actually retail is around 7k and they are being sold for about 5.5k
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Old Jul 29, 2004 | 10:57 PM
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Originally posted by ss350
actually retail is around 7k and they are being sold for about 5.5k
Where? The best I could find was 6.5k

Link would be appreciated
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Old Jul 30, 2004 | 03:27 PM
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You might check with Paul at Avalon Racing (avalonracing.net) - He is looking to carry all SC kits for the Z...

Originally posted by MR RIZK
Where? The best I could find was 6.5k

Link would be appreciated
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Old Jul 31, 2004 | 08:12 PM
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So many parts to the kit totally worth it plus it HKS what more could you want.
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Old Aug 1, 2004 | 11:28 AM
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Originally posted by TwoNosBottles
So many parts to the kit totally worth it plus it HKS what more could you want.
Don't say that so soon...HKS is a power player in the import performance market, but lately I've been unimpressed...For example they have an upgraded turbo kit for the Evolution which has a really cheap cracking manifold...While HKS is a good performer usually, I am not sure as to the quality as of late...Not HKS bashing, I love their brand...I had never heard about this rotrex s.c. so any type of numbers would be great if you have them...Thanks.
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Old Aug 4, 2004 | 12:42 PM
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I Like it... I have it on mine... 310 to the rear wheels... running on 20 x 10... w/6lb boost on stock exhaust... I say its worth it... plus... its CARB Approved....
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Old Aug 4, 2004 | 10:45 PM
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KA24DET,

When did it get carb approval?
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Old Aug 5, 2004 | 10:40 AM
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no, it's still carb pending. hasn't been approved yet, or so HKS says.
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Old Aug 6, 2004 | 10:03 AM
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CARB is still pending... but consider it approved... btw... I got it dynode again yesterday at SP Engineering, in the City of Industry... MAX Power 325.4 WHP w/296.5 torque... email me if you want to see dyno results...
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Old Aug 6, 2004 | 02:43 PM
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By the way, check out my link in the for sale forum about my pricing on the HKS kit, i can get them at a good price
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Old Aug 6, 2004 | 03:20 PM
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can we please have some pics of the actual installed unit in your car.

I would like to see how the fmic sits in the front.

Please post your dyno sheet as well
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Old Aug 6, 2004 | 06:18 PM
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here isa good pic of how the IC sits, courtesy of HKS

http://z1auto.com/images/hkssc1.jpg
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Old Aug 6, 2004 | 09:02 PM
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We can get it for you guys too for a great price way lower then 6.5K.

Pm us for pricing.

Heres some pics of it.





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