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Old 08-15-2007, 04:18 AM
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What's the word on HKS? (Rotrex) Supercharger

I've been sorta waiting patiently for info on when this supercharger would be re-released in the states. It's pretty much the only supercharger I want. I'm going by all of the reviews about, reliability, low noise, and quality parts. I'm dying to get my hands on this supercharger.

Does anyone know anything?? What's the word on the street?
 
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Old 08-15-2007, 04:40 AM
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Don't know how old this info is. Sorry if repost..

http://www.sportcompactcarweb.com/ro...50z/index.html

When are we getting this Version 2?
 
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Old 08-15-2007, 09:11 AM
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I had heard that it wasnt going to be released in the USA . But try emailing HKS here in the US and see what they say .
 
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Old 08-15-2007, 09:13 AM
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HKS GT Supercharger

I've been watching this with interest as well. The new kit will use a HKS GT Supercharger not the original Rotrex design. The Rotrex employed a traction drive design instead of gears which accounted for the low noise level. The HKS GT uses gears so it remains to be seen if makes more noise.
I can only assume that the launch delay is either due to rumored patent issues with Rotrex or developmental delays. If it were close to release I would have expected the HKS Pro dealers to have some advance notice but to date nothing has been posted.
 
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Old 08-15-2007, 06:13 PM
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That's really a shame, because that SC looked to be the perfect solution for me. I've been considering the Turbonetics Single turbo setup lately. I'd love to have a JWT, but I'm just not ready for that kind of investment. Plus, I don't need to beat a Z06.

I just want something relatively reliable. I don't want to have to build my engine, and I'm thinking 360 to 380 whp would be enough for me.
 
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Old 08-16-2007, 11:56 AM
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The HKS S/C won't give you 360whp,
I have one I am estimating ~300-310 whp?. Run a 1/4 mile at 13.2
Doesn't have AWD dyno around here so i can't dyno it.
 
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Originally Posted by ma_sha1
The HKS S/C won't give you 360whp,
I have one I am estimating ~300-310 whp?. Run a 1/4 mile at 13.2
Doesn't have AWD dyno around here so i can't dyno it.

That looks like a nice car . But I believe you got one of the older HKS SCer's , at least thats what it looks like . They no longer sell that . Must have been a new kit sitting on someones self .
 
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HKS has dropped the Rotrex style and now makes a kit with a Centrifugal style blower.
 
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Old 08-16-2007, 04:32 PM
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Originally Posted by ma_sha1
The HKS S/C won't give you 360whp,
I have one I am estimating ~300-310 whp?. Run a 1/4 mile at 13.2
Doesn't have AWD dyno around here so i can't dyno it.
A full second off of the quarter mile is not bad at all.
 
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Old 08-16-2007, 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Triple8Sol
HKS has dropped the Rotrex style and now makes a kit with a Centrifugal style blower.
Do you have a source/link other than the one I posted earlier? Is it coming stateside?
 
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Why not go Vortech - 3.12 pulley and a few add-ons? VERY reliable, wont kill the stock engine, nice smooth power band...not THAT expensive in relation to turbo's.

Rick
 
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hey guys, i was at HKS today and saw a few G/Zs with the new supercharger on it.


Sept it will be released and pushed a bit more on the market.


very cool supercharger for sure..

will work perfectly with your new FCon VPro system

pm me for more details and i might be able to get you one!!
 
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what kinda power did they say they made with it jeremy ???
 
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Old 08-17-2007, 04:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Audible Mayhem
hey guys, i was at HKS today and saw a few G/Zs with the new supercharger on it.


Sept it will be released and pushed a bit more on the market.


very cool supercharger for sure..

will work perfectly with your new FCon VPro system

pm me for more details and i might be able to get you one!!
Yeah what kind of power. AND, is it stealth? How loud? How much including tune?
 
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Old 08-17-2007, 04:49 AM
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Originally Posted by ISMSOLUTIONS
Why not go Vortech - 3.12 pulley and a few add-ons? VERY reliable, wont kill the stock engine, nice smooth power band...not THAT expensive in relation to turbo's.

Rick
Personally, I'm not too in love with that Vortech whine. I want something more stealth. Plus it seemed the general consensus was that the HKS (rotrex anyway) was the best quality SC on the market. I don't need huge power gains. But something significant in terms of power, while still being reliable.. and relatively quiet.
 


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