Kraftwerks Rotrex Supercharger Full Installation // 2008 FA5 Honda Civic Si

In this episode, our team will be installing the entire Kraftworks Rotrex Supercharger Kit from Start to Finish on this 2008 FA5 Honda Civic Si Sedan along with some additional repairs and upgrades along the way, including a KoyoRad High-Performance Radiator
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[@mikea5205]

8th gens are a complete pain to work on. Very tight engine bays. Nice work guys.

[@Gen10civic]

Just replacing the clutch and having to remove the whole subframe was a nightmare for me

[@Camj27]

@@Gen10civicpretty much every modern fwd car you need to remove the subframe to remove the transmission. If you have a lift and a subframe jack it’s not bad at all.

[@Gen10civic]

@@Camj27 all I had was a garage and a freight harbor jack

[@royskiss]

Just changing headlight bulbs suck

[@Camj27]

@@Gen10civic yeah that’s no fun lol

[@bryanhenderson9637]

Very smart doing all the other maintenance items while in there such as the gaskets, AC condenser, and radiator.

[@lamNoJedi]

Ive moved on from Hondas. But these videos take me back to simplier times.

[@ahcgarage]

Nothing like old love

[@clyyz]

got an 94 eg hatch but planning on getting an FA5 for a daily, just been binge watching videos on the car

[@ahcgarage]

Thanks for watching

[@BasedChad93]

I'm so glad to see a Kraftwerks install!

[@pablovaldes2397]

so satisfying to see it all come together, great camera work

[@Brandon-C.]

First time watching this channel. Great video! Good editing and informative dialog 🤙

[@ahcgarage]

Welcome aboard! Thanks for tuning in

[@celloasis]

Definitely a badass video can’t wait to see more from this build

[@ahcgarage]

DYNO video coming up next week, stay tuned.

[@grantcollier2675]

another great episode 🔥

[@ahcgarage]

Thanks Grant!!

[@fabianmendoza61]

Nice job guys, another great video

[@pininfarina08]

Amazing work!!!

[@McDzy]

beautiful! thank you for this vid! quality!!! as usual! may need to bring my 8th gen civic si to you guys for this same set up

[@ahcgarage]

Thanks for watching!!

[@Mustyboxers53]

Awesome video I really needed this since I just ordered the kit too. Would love to see more episodes on this car

[@ahcgarage]

Good for you, you will have a blast

[@jngtruong]

What! Did i see John use a wrench to lift up the battery?? Learned something new everyday. Thx Mike and AHC fam.

[@Lost_investor888]

Great episode guys. I love this style of video! Keep up the good work. The quadruple qualified master tech is okay too!

[@ahcgarage]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ej7tito]

Enjoy every video great work

[@RICARD01]

*SATURDAYS ARE FOR THE BOYS*
⛽️😎⛽️

[@ahcgarage]

Right on!!

[@Red-ev8ls]

👏🏿👏🏿

[@JK80s]

Killer work and Cars 👍😊

[@ahcgarage]

Thank you!!

[@arefinlabib4630]

Finally the 8th Gen Si!!!!

[@ahcgarage]

More to come

[@cleatcheck45]

Charlie Moua is the man! he made the exact one for me too.

[@ahcgarage]

Yes he is!!

[@nomames1239]

Love the 8th gen content 🎉

[@ahcgarage]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@emmanuelperez8449]

Great Job

[@theviolas29]

Kit looks awesome! Hope there is a video of it on the dyno.

[@mfpv_detroit8182]

Gorgeous car

[@ravenstylea2]

Looks amazing! 🤩 Test drive video next?

[@timfretts9266]

Nice video. Clean 8th gen. I would've spent the little extra money and put an aftermarket fuel rail in it.

[@ahcgarage]

This is not the end for this build. More to come

[@Jeiifijfhdjddjgkfnndjsxjcbck]

Civic si es mi favorita 🤗👍🏻

[@ahcgarage]

Lo mismo para nosotros

[@bobfisher-zd2lt]

Nice music guys!

[@ahcgarage]

Right on, thanks!!

[@droidCrAzY2]

Love the build! That stock fuel rail has got to go man!!

[@fabiofernandes4135]

Part 2 please, testing!!

[@ahcgarage]

Stay tuned for next week

[@absentstars474]

White wheels look great on a red or blue car!

[@ahcgarage]

Agreed!!

[@TheVas1968]

Grasias por conpartir

[@TheQuietkidkep]

Freaking awesome si "MO POWA BABY"

[@ahcgarage]

Right on

[@cj41079]

FD2 love ❤

[@RICARD01]

It's an FA5, bud

[@BulliKid]

Supercharger is the way to go on 8th gen for simple bolt power enhancer. On my 8th gen R18 I went turbo because the layout is much easier to go turbo.

[@nhiathao1451]

How much were you making on turbo?
I did kraftwerks on my R18. Making 258hp & 180ish torque.

[@BulliKid]

@@nhiathao1451 never took it to a dyno but I bent a rod at 7-8 psi
Now I rebuilt the motor and running only 4 psi and car is happy.
Probably 160 whp

[@fuexiong7650]

Nice upgrade. Charlie’s local here in MN and way to not slaughter his last name. Haha

[@ahcgarage]

Right on!!

[@abedintai8485]

Please make more videos for the 8th gen

[@ahcgarage]

Will do. Be sure to stay tuned for next week

[@Zosh]

SUPERCHARGED 8TH GEN FTW!!

[@ahcgarage]

Cheers!!

[@user-js5ed6hx4r]

John brought some hate for the quadruple master TEC!

[@ahcgarage]

Can’t stop them 😄

[@johnclark8052]

What was that wizardry lifting the battery with that wrench

[@ahcgarage]

One wrench fixed all

[@Coltinrazz]

I’d like to see a cost breakdown or something

[@luisarmendariz9031]

That civic it’s gonna fly, damn

[@ahcgarage]

Going to be a fun one

[@manueldelcaribe]

I buy a Acura ILX but this K24 V7 have so little aftermarket I regret not getting a earlier Honda or Acura car is so nice but I want to add at least 100 HP + but is a pain in the a.z

[@CGNLEvolved]

Did ya consider installing a positive displacement sc kit like mercracing kit? Complete bolt-on, powerband is more beneficial than the kw for street driving.

[@seng6297]

i’ve always wanted a white fa5

[@ahcgarage]

Get it while you can 👍🏼

[@gt-rgaming9452]

Mine was white sedan I sold like 3 years ago and now I have a white 9th gen

[@seng6297]

@@gt-rgaming9452 nice. i picked up an 11th gen ctr

[@mindfulskating15]

Someone bring them a prelude please!

[@Gen10civic]

What year?

[@ahcgarage]

Hopefully soon

[@setonas333]

👍

[@ahcgarage]

🙌🏼

[@maxxibro]

I preferred twin scrolls instead of kraftwork scroll.

[@pin-monkeypinball3548]

I have a 2011 w 208k miles. Have always wanted to install one of these. The car hasn't been beat on and never any major issues. I get on it once in awhile and still drive it quite a bit. Still has original clutch which I'm going to change just because. Do you think the motor is safe with added power without a rebuild with this mileage?

[@alvinsalandanan7607]

Nice,may i know what is the wheel setup?👍🏻

[@mr.bigs7652]

Did u guys do anything with the alternator pulley. It looked like the belt wasn't even moving it since the superchargers pulley is above it. Is it supposed to be like that or did u guys do any aftermarket things to it?????????

[@Lykos98]

What is the best kit for k20z2 engine, any suggestions? With stock internal how much i can go for "whp" with this set up, please advice 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@eghatchtech92]

As a shop foreman of a honda shop how do you figure out labor when doing jobs like this? We have been toying with the idea.

[@fazecrazy6266]

Why does the manifold only work with that kit only? Is it cause of the length and size of tubing?

[@seanandreas2976]

Is there a alternative for the rotrex oil ?

[@jngtruong]

I heard the 8th gen SI is a PITA to bleed the coolant. What is your take to get it burped and bleed efficiently?

[@jeremyjpegan]

No valve adjust while the cover was off?

[@RobertJToledo]

I have the very same car Fiji blue pearl FA5. I have 110k on it. Its garage kept with a cover on it. Its been parked since 2015. I wonder how much all that work cost? Including parts and labor. I'd love to have that done. Location DFW Texas. 😁

[@ahcgarage]

The labor can vary but with all said and done including clutch and tuning, $7-8k

[@RobertJToledo]

@@ahcgarage I greatly appreciate the reply. Now I have an idea of cost. Now I gotta find a reputable shop in the DFW area. Maybe Humble Performance in Tulsa, OK. Cant wait to see dyno video. Thanks again guys.

[@derickparris7696]

You mind telling the name of the wheels diameter setup

[@seshelbow336]

Does this kit fit under an EG hood with K20?

[@Crillzz]

id love to do that to my Fg2 but 10k $ is too much for me lol

[@PloSkys73]

where are you located would love to get mine done!

[@TheSeacretNINJA]

there has to be a better location for the airfilter

[@Plumbmax]

What wheels are those? And specs if you don’t mind

[@tonyromanf39]

how much for this whole setup plus installment?

[@celloasis]

Do you know what ball joint spacers it had on ? Gold color

[@ahcgarage]

We are not sure, sorry

[@user-jj5zh1is6v]

What wheels is that ?

[@joshdingle5776]

Where did you order this kit from?

[@leebee095]

Anyone else on comments thread had major problems from C38 series rotrex units?

[@sr_performance]

did no one else notice the k24 swap?

[@kpSTI05]

Will we get to hear it drive??????????

[@ahcgarage]

Stay tuned for next week

[@assault_beans]

The location of that supercharger is absolutely horrendous

[@ahcgarage]

Engine bay doesn’t make it a easy task

[@lorriewilliams2260]

I don't think they had much of a choice. Lol.

[@user-qe2wo2ce1pHONDA]

FD2生まれ変わりましたね！
馬力は？どれくらいだろー？

[@ahcgarage]

来週の動画もお楽しみに

[@beethao920]

Charlie Moua…look up the story of our Hmong people

[@gerardohernandez8901]

Why was it making all that noise sounds pretty annoying like a squeaky serpentine belt. I wonder if it goes away after the tune

[@ahcgarage]

Tune won’t make the supercharger sound to go away

[@TheoRhoades]

How much does something like this typically cost? Kit + install? I'm going to guess....8k?

[@rastaman7140]

Kit alone is 4800 plus the clutch and upgraded fuel pump. The fuel pump they send with the kit is not that good.

[@ahcgarage]

With Labor, Hondata, Clutch upgrade & Tune, you are not far from that

[@TheoRhoades]

Plus suspension & wheels 😳😳

[@rastaman7140]

I’m the process of my build on my FA5. Just bought the suspension, wheels and tires. Already have the Hondata, debating between supercharger or turbo. Was really wanting to get a type r but with the rates and the price, I’m not willing to pay that.

[@dregsta]

@@rastaman7140what suspension did you get?

[@farmerbill4052]

I never understood why a bunch of kids like this put the intake in the back of the engine bay. Wouldn't you want it somewhere in the area of the oem to get cooler air?

[@bryanwelch6209]

Just go turbo. It's more efficient and less wear and tear.

[@seshelbow336]

But the rotrex power curve on a FWD car is far superior. Rotrex puts the power down far far better than equivalent power turbo.

[@hondaboyz213-cj2og]

Why is that super charger the same size as the alternator 😂😅

[@user-js5ed6hx4r]

Cause good things come in small packages! You should know!

[@RICARD01]

​@@user-js5ed6hx4rhahaha. Small like his pee pee. 😂😂

[@hondaboyz213-cj2og]

@@user-js5ed6hx4r well I build 10 and 9 sec daily driven cars with all the amenities so I know what is the most bang for your bucks is all

[@PtwinkSt]

Hey what's the ugliest color I can add to my motor. Uh yellow

[@inverse7974]

It’s actually a common color for K series. I don’t personally like it either

[@hondaboyz213-cj2og]

All that money 💰🤑🤑 to make no power could have baught a eBay turbo kit for way cheaper and made the same power as that super charger is going to make and it would have looked way cooler

[@RICARD01]

Nobody wants those trailer part mods on a quality build. FOH.

[@Gen10civic]

The word “cheaper” doesn’t exist in this garage. Nothing but quality here

[@RICARD01]

@@Gen10civic 💯💯💯

[@tibi1441]

Ebay turbo kit is all i needed to hear.

[@hondaboyz213-cj2og]

Well I'm just saying if someone wants to spend money just to spend money sure go for it but if you are trying to build the illusion of power without actually making any power there are more caust effective way to do so

[@adamloveshondas3122]

Why an open air filter under the hood 🤦🏼 sucking ingine bay heat is ridiculous that much for a kit and they can’t set it up to suck cold air from the outside 😂🤣🤣🧐

[@rodneydavis5190]

Good content but this music is terrible.

[@Beastmode_Mr2]

Crapworks

[@CH-en2kw]

Yellow? WTF?!!!! Yellow????