View Full Version : Knight Sports Supercharger
adrian-1 10-09-2005, 09:29 AM Here's some pics/info of Knight Sport's Supercharger. Wonder when it'll be available in the states?
Article here. (http://blog.gtroc.com/dino/2005/09/knight_sports_s.html)
Original thread here. (http://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=73947)
http://www.rx8club.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=60582
therm8 10-09-2005, 10:55 AM $5500 or so. I wonder what type of blower it is? I'm guessing centrifugal, but I can't tell for sure from the pics.
It's coming down to the wire on superchargers it seems. This one, Hymee's, Pettit's, Rotormaster's, AFE's, and I think I missed one. Competition is good though, keeps the prices down. :)
IZoomZoomI 10-09-2005, 03:33 PM Where's the blower?
rotarenvy 10-10-2005, 05:16 AM http://blog.gtroc.com/dino/KS-RX8-10.jpg
have a look at the radiator it's sloping the wrong way! looks like they are setting up for a V mount intercooler :)
RX8PDX 10-10-2005, 08:30 AM I like the front lip.
Glyphon 10-10-2005, 10:15 AM Where's the blower?
i believe its underneath the strut bar, with the silver part at the front of the engine compartment being the top of the intercooler.
ALXVA8 10-10-2005, 10:58 AM I like the front lip.
Yeah I really like that front lip too. I think it might be the best one I've seen so far.
Japan8 10-10-2005, 11:05 AM If I remember correctly it is centrifugal.
You are correct on the intercooler placement.
The reverse direct radiator? Dunno... I think it might be their oil cooler (JDM cars only come with one).
Power output, etc? Haven't seen anything...
bgreene 10-10-2005, 11:14 AM I take it it's an electric drive supercharger?
If the blower's up under the strut bar I can't imagine how they'd get a drive belt to it.
BigOLundh 10-10-2005, 11:50 AM I am loving that body kit. What is it?
ALXVA8 10-10-2005, 01:34 PM I am loving that body kit. What is it?
I'm would assume that the body kit would also be from the same company, but I don't know for sure. I will definitely watch our for it because is looks really, really nice.
smrx8 10-10-2005, 01:50 PM yep looks very goooooood
mike1324a 10-10-2005, 02:19 PM Not exactly the best place for the intercooler though. For those of you who have removed the stock intake box, there is only a small hole for air to pass into the box. I dont think its nearly enough air to be really effective.
Horse 10-10-2005, 04:03 PM what wing is that?
rotarenvy 10-10-2005, 04:13 PM I take it it's an electric drive supercharger?
If the blower's up under the strut bar I can't imagine how they'd get a drive belt to it.
the blower is belt driven it sits between the engine and intake next to the altinator.
Not exactly the best place for the intercooler though. For those of you who have removed the stock intake box, there is only a small hole for air to pass into the box. I dont think its nearly enough air to be really effective.
they have moved the radiator so cold air should be able to reach the intercooler in a fairly direct path. it might not be ideal at the moment but I suspect we will see a much more efficient setup down the track.
Nemesis8 10-10-2005, 04:19 PM http://blog.gtroc.com/dino/KS-RX8-10.jpg
have a look at the radiator it's sloping the wrong way! looks like they are setting up for a V mount intercooler :)
Someone needs to PhotoChop that front plate off of there right away :eek:
IZoomZoomI 10-10-2005, 04:56 PM yea i want that kit now lol.
Glyphon 10-10-2005, 05:56 PM Someone needs to PhotoChop that front plate off of there right away :eek:
ask and ye shall receive :D
epitrochoid 10-10-2005, 07:32 PM everything on that car is Knight sports, except the wheels, which are Advan RS's
oh so sexy :)
LiL BenNy 10-11-2005, 12:13 AM i really like the spoiler.. ESPECIALLY that little cf lip thing in the back... kinda how the MS has one..
The finest front bar Ive ever seen !!! :cool: ....Or the whole kit for that matter
Like to see my intercooler through it though :p ( the front bar ..that is :cool: )
Ciao
Dave
Nemesis8 10-11-2005, 11:55 AM ask and ye shall receive :D
THX :D
moRotorMotor 10-11-2005, 12:37 PM I really like the way the 'sponsors' on the side of the door are ghost. It doesn't intrude on the colour nor lines of the car.
Moostafa29 10-11-2005, 02:43 PM I really like the way the 'sponsors' on the side of the door are ghost. It doesn't intrude on the colour nor lines of the car.
I didn't even notice them until you just said something. That kit is really nice though! Wonder if it will fit for those of us in the US. :rolleyes:
twospoons_ 10-11-2005, 05:46 PM The front bumper is about $850. Then add $2000 in shipping :P
IZoomZoomI 10-11-2005, 11:39 PM where did you get those prices at?
twospoons_ 10-12-2005, 02:17 PM where did you get those prices at?
I checked out their web site and did a yen conversion :) It's all japaneese, but I just clicked on links until I found the product.
A.Mair 03-15-2008, 01:41 AM whats the hp gain on this?
anyone know
rotarenvy 03-15-2008, 01:49 AM just under 300hp at 7 psi I think
thy list 292.6ps @8500rpm 70ps increase. http://www.knightsports.co.jp/
swoope 03-15-2008, 02:13 AM whats the hp gain on this?
anyone know
three year old thread, and not in the usa.
beers :beer:
A.Mair 03-15-2008, 02:18 AM three year old thread, and not in the usa.
beers :beer:
and whats your point?
people complain when someone doesnt search, then when i do you complain.
thank you though rotarenvy tho
swoope 03-15-2008, 02:20 AM and whats your point?
people complain when someone doesnt search, then when i do you complain.
thank you though rotarenvy tho
not in usa.
does that cover it..
beers :beer:
A.Mair 03-15-2008, 02:25 AM whats not in usa? im so confused
if your regarding to the knight sports super charger well yeah thats pretty obvious, but guess what there is this service called 'importing' maybe the dictionary could run you by the definition of that service in case youre struggling
Rocketman1976 03-15-2008, 09:47 AM Whats a dictionary?
Moostafa29 03-15-2008, 10:44 AM Its what I use to keep my table from wobbling.
HiTMaNN 03-15-2008, 11:56 AM I think that application is only made for RHD cars and Specs (IE Jap model)
rotarenvy 03-15-2008, 05:44 PM I think that application is only made for RHD cars and Specs (IE Jap model)
where the sc fits and where the pipes go will suit both LHD and RHD cars. only the engine management may need tweaking. in .au they are using the emanage to tune the kit so I don't see US tuners having much problem with that.
FDracer on the forums has it working well on a 4 port also. contact him for information.
swoope 03-15-2008, 06:21 PM where the sc fits and where the pipes go will suit both LHD and RHD cars. only the engine management may need tweaking. in .au they are using the emanage to tune the kit so I don't see US tuners having much problem with that.
FDracer on the forums has it working well on a 4 port also. contact him for information.
the last i heard the couple of them in europe were never able to get the ems sorted.
beers :beer:
Razz1 03-15-2008, 06:27 PM They have Access Port and noe Hymee
mike1324a 03-15-2008, 06:58 PM thread back from the dead
insane<se3p> 03-17-2008, 07:54 PM hey guys im not sure but i believe the euro specs are different compared to the usa and jap. the knight sports ecu works on both us and jap, not euro. I hope the supercharger works on the us. don't quote me
i believe the ecu's for both the jap and us are very close just the little tweaks cause of our F**K*** smog laws
A.Mair 03-25-2008, 01:52 AM hmmm id like to investigate a lil more
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