MercRacing Supercharger Install

[@mercracing]

Great vid. Good thing to note is that we no longer use the magnuson head units. The new kits we now offer fit perfect without having to modify the hood frame. Thanks for sharing this. Looking forward to more.

[@wcsoblake85]

Man you have to post some more videos. I love your setup.

[@PaulyP]

Blake Ferrell Thank you! I’m trying to get more content on this page, people seem to be taking well to what I do post it. If you have Instagram, I post small tidbits on there more often - @8k_photography

[@wcsoblake85]

@@PaulyP I'm following you now. I have 08 si fg2 Fiji blue. Thats a sweet ride you have.

[@PaulyP]

Blake Ferrell thanks man! If there’s anything you’d like to see in a video let me know. I’ve had a few requests for a breakdown of the fuel system. I just have to Jack the car up and pull some under panels off for that

[@wcsoblake85]

@@PaulyP yeah adding a return fuel system from what I have read will help when trying to run more psi. A parts breakdown and cost would be awesome

[@abnerrivera7288]

Hello, where can I get that supercharger system?

[@PaulyP]

Directly from MercRacing. MercRacing.net or I can help you get one through Hardmotion.com

[@CrAzY6tothe6]

For my cobalt ss plumbing if you ever for some reason have to redo the bypass use pipe dope works amazing

[@Alvon_PR]

Did your A/C Compressor installed? Or had to remove it? I want to install it to my K24 CR-V but still for daily, thanks.

[@PaulyP]

All air conditioning components are retained. No need to remove them

[@mikeyb1nyne81]

Where did you hook up the evap and brake booster hoses? To the supercharger manifold?

[@PaulyP]

Yes. The brake booster, evap, and vacuum reference for the bypass valve all go into the inlet. I have the evap T’d into the brake booster since I only had two barbs available for those three things, the newer kits have three barbs so you don’t have to T them anymore. Boost gauge, fuel pressure regulator, etc all use the Barb on the manifold

[@mikeyb1nyne81]

@PaulyP ok thanks. Yea I have the newer inlet. Also a center port on the manifold just before the injectors as well as the bottom for the fpr. Thanks for clarification. I'm about to install as soon as I get my boost guage and wideband sensor and guage.

[@nasserkhaja4655]

Do you know if they make an application for RWD K24 setup? I’d be interested.

[@PaulyP]

I’ve seen them post a few before. Worth an email to them, might be a custom order but you can definitely get one.

[@WelshyAutomotive]

Hmm this car looks familiar! whats up mr Palmeri!

[@lonewolf6676]

Do you get to keep your power steering

[@PaulyP]

The Si has electric power steering, so it’s unaffected for my application at least. For cars that have hydraulic PS I have seen some convert to electric but I’m not sure it’s completely necessary.

[@lonewolf6676]

@@PaulyP what was the power peak on stock motor

[@PaulyP]

@@lonewolf6676 460/303 on a fairly conservative tune. Dyno video is on my channel

[@Run_4estr_Run]

Dude 38 years around the sun and I just realized you can use a 3/4 socket wrench to loosen your belt.

[@PaulyP]

Hahah, yeah it’s a great trick. I have a tool specifically for serpentine belts but the wrench / ratchet combo is usually already right in front of me so it’s always convenient

[@PaulyP]

Just realized I misspoke, it’s a 1/2” drive ratchet, not 3/4”

[@fajardo716]

Great video. Love the set up. What ice box are you running?

[@PaulyP]

Thank you! It’s custom actually, my tuner made it for me years ago when I still had a CTSC setup

[@Simpleman1078]

@@PaulyP are you in pa?

[@PaulyP]

@@Simpleman1078 I used to be, I moved a few years ago

[@Simpleman1078]

@@PaulyP where at

[@brianmalig1853]

how come no oil catch can for the setup?

[@PaulyP]

It’s not 100% necessary to have one / wasn’t imperative to the install. I am adding one currently though. Will post a video when the new setup is finished.

[@isabellamaguila]

Does it work for the 2gen tsx k24z3 engine? Do I have do coolant bypass

[@PaulyP]

It will bolt onto any k series engine with little to no modification. If your stock manifold has the coolant passage on it, then you’d need the bypass.

I would consider Merc but its like $7K for the 1900 to get it up and running properly and tuned.. Very steep.

[@PaulyP]

Yeah, they’re not in everyone’s price range, and that’s okay, but I absolutely love mine. I highly recommend it to anyone. Power is instantaneous, and it takes fractions of a second to get back into full boost after a shift, and that’s something that never gets old to me.

@@PaulyP Merc Should provide a budget kit man.. THis is the reason more people dont use SuperChargers, especially in the Honda scene. Their 1320 Kit is like only $200 less than the 1900 and only like $400 less than the 2300.. I dont doubt they are great products and quality pieces, but I really feel someone needs to provide a good budget supercharging kit that is more realistic in price and more competitive against Turbo kits.. You can get a real quality Turbo kit for like half the price and make more power.

[@johnytank1205]

@ you are absolutely right, I've been telling jose the 1900 and 2300 are priced too cheaply when compared to the 1320. But he won't budge off the nearly non-existent profit margins 🤷‍♂️

[@johnytank1205]

@ the main reason more people don't use superchargers is they are all worried about the IG likes from their peak HP numbers on a graph. Plenty of people actually racing k series all over the world running these blowers, but they aren't "social media influencers", so most never know

@@johnytank1205 I couldnt disagree more.. The reason people dont use blowers on K series is simple.. They are not affordable, and they are not as versatile. Plain and simple. I think the Supercharger is fantastic, but lets be real, 90% of people cant afford $5K for a measly 300-350whp.. And for the Merc kit, more than $7K for 500whp.. When you can buy a Full Race kit for the same price and make 700-800whp with ease. And peak HP numbers are absolutely important. I dont think Instagram or appearance has anything to do with it. If Supercharging kits were more affordable, you would see more superchargers on Hondas than Turbos. I have been in the Honda scene for over 20 years, and I can assure you almost every decision to go boost comes down to cost. You can put together a relatively reliable Ebay turbo kit(which have come a long way over the years) and be boosted and making power for under $2,000.. If you could get a quality Supercharger kit for that price, you would see equal amount of people buying them.

[@Dadon2424]

Does it last longer then the Rotrex kraftwerks SC?

[@PaulyP]

Eaton, Roots style blowers are widely accepted as the most reliable supercharging option. These are the same kind of units that come standard on CTSVs, Camaro ZL1s, etc KW Rotrex Blowers are a bit more sensitive, I see far more failures on those.

[@Dadon2424]

PaulyP Kraftwerks has great power but never last🤦🏽‍♂️ N cte is retired, so im trying to see what SC should i switch too

[@PaulyP]

@@Dadon2424 I used to have a CT setup, you can get those and the JRSCs used pretty easily. The kind of driving you do comes into play because they both deliver power differently. But MercRacing is the way to go if you can swing it imo.

[@PaulyP]

@@Dadon2424 sorry I’m just seeing this now. You can still find used Comptech and Jackson Racing kits pretty easily, but MercRacing is absolutely superior. The blowers are quite a bit more modern and subsequently more efficient than the M62s that came in those kits.

[@screwedupcivic2285]

Need my EM1 up and running bro😝😝😝

[@Marine-io2tn]

Does it retain power steering?

[@PaulyP]

Yes. On these cars the power steering is electric so it’s not an issue, but even on cars without, to the best of my knowledge all of your accessories can be retained

[@tirolekubu8578]

From South Africa. Thanks. Great video, helpful for research on a project I am considering.

[@PaulyP]

Tiro Lekubu glad you enjoyed it! If you’re not on the “supercharged Hondas” page on Facebook, that’s another great resource for information. These setups are so much fun.

[@tirolekubu8578]

@@PaulyP oh cool thanks I'll check it out. Awesome 👍

[@tonym4136]

Will it run okay without tune?? I'm having a friend gonna install but how to get it from there to a tuner is where I'm unsure...

[@PaulyP]

Once you change the fuel pump and injectors you’re going to need a tune to move it. Any tuner worth their salt can send you a basemap to get the car to them - if they don’t, run. I work with one of the most successful tuners for the Honda platform, and I can help point you in his direction, with a discount, when you’re ready.

[@daxter6568]

Where did you have your pcv hose going to?

[@PaulyP]

Plan is to run it into a sealed catch can eventually. Whenever I can get around to building one I like.

[@noblewon3507]

Niceeeee so u got the water to air kit? They have a air to air I think now. I've been looking into this . Once I get my trans back from gear drivin

[@PaulyP]

odd mods yeah mine is the air to water, Merc has both options available. Air to Air is a bit more effective in terms of cooling, but A2W Is a lot more responsive, which is why went this route. Can’t recommend either setup enough, I love mine.

[@noblewon3507]

@@PaulyP seriously don't seam like there's a better they both have a purpose, applied how the user sees fit. I have a built head stock cams and block. I believe I'll be putting it all back together when the trans comes back. Retune and then think about boost. Maybe wait till my block weakens so I can pull it back out for a swap and then have the built , trans head and block . So at this stage I'm just lacking a built block and the merk

[@PaulyP]

odd mods nah man you don’t even need the built block. Johny’s car has been stock bottom end for years, and he just ran a 10 with it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4rJgHaKjsmJZpo

[@noblewon3507]

@@PaulyP really so , bolt ons transmission work and he slapped a merk 450ish hp? Dang.. so because u run water do u need a big intercooler?

[@PaulyP]

odd mods the car has valvesprings, headstuds and a different throttle body setup but otherwise yeah. Stock bottom end. The car was over 500hp in that pass. 5+ years of abuse on the thing too.

[@Kenneth1350]

I'm gonna have to use hondabond cause Teflon tape is not helping thanks for the tip. 👌

[@PaulyP]

Kenny_Fa5 I had a leak from there for a while, check and see if you can get another turn out of the hose barb. On mine it got snug when it was pointing the opposite direction. Tightening it more helped a lot.

[@Kenneth1350]

@@PaulyP thats what i did everything threaded nice but its still leaking hopefully hondabond fixes the issue or im gonna have to use high temp epoxy thats resistance to coolant.

[@mikeyb1nyne81]

Is this the same process for the K24Z7?

[@PaulyP]

Mikey Mike yep!

[@mikeyb1nyne81]

@@PaulyP Ok I appreciate it!

[@andrewrivett6652]

Hey Pauly, how did you do your PCV and route your PCV?

[@PaulyP]

Andrew Rivett it’s vented currently while I build a better catch can setup.

[@andrewrivett6652]

PaulyP ok awesome. I really appreciate the info from your video. I’m building knowledge and doing massive research from everyone’s mercracing setup to do mine to the best as possible. Keep up the great work man! Btw what’s your WHP now?

[@PaulyP]

Andrew Rivett thanks man! There’s a wealth of information on the supercharged Hondas Facebook group, and you can always shoot me questions on Instagram at @8k_photography as well. Car made 460/303 on E70 with a kinked aftercooler hose

[@jordan_.zx10r]

If I were to get the 1320 for my rsx S, would I need to get the air to water cooling? Or is that just optional? Looking to make 350whp in at 220whp right now NA. Also what else would I need decided SC, belt, pulley, and fuel system?

[@PaulyP]

You don’t need the cooler, but you probably won’t crack 350 without it. To meet that goal easily, you’d need: A good 3.5” or larger intake A larger throttle body helps, Blower pulley - depends on your end power goal, you’d probably want something small like a 3.0 or 2.8 with a 1320 for 350 Belt - which length depends on numerous factors, it’s easier to just measure Header 3” exhaust Fuel pump - DW300, Walbro 450 injectors - ID1000s Oh and a clutch, the stock one will probably let go after a while at 350. You can probably get there on 93 octane with the parts I listed above - if you paired it with ethanol, you’ll definitely made that, but your fuel system needs to be a little more extensive. Check out this video from a good friend of mine, lots of good information related to the setup you’re asking about there / on the channel. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGmzeKuDZambjJY

[@jordan_.zx10r]

@@PaulyP I saw that video. So I have a rsx type S 2005 3.5” CAI 70MM tb 750cc injectors with dw65 (when I boost) 2.75” exhaust Race header Tsx cams CC stage 2 clutch Do you think I’d be able to get 300whp with the mr900? My goal is to just get 300whp or 320whp since I’m at 220 right now that would be 100 more. The mr900 is a really good price right now

[@jordan_.zx10r]

@@PaulyP I also live in Canada so hot temps are rare here. Max is ever like 35 degrees C. I’m sure the temps here would help too

[@PaulyP]

@@jordan_.zx10r With those supporting mods don’t see you having much issue cracking 300 with a 900. It’s really the same size as the old CTSC/JRSCs which used to touch 300 all the time without a cooler - but nicer and newer / more efficient. I’d suggest stepping up ID1000s, just to make sure you have enough fuel.

[@jordan_.zx10r]

@@PaulyP ok perfect. Also do these superchargers have that nice whine? Of course power is more important but the charger whine sounds amazing

[@seeL75]

I love this video thank you so much where do I buy merch

[@Jayyy64]

How do you pass emissions with this kit ??

[@PaulyP]

Aguilera FB6 Emissions regulations vary by county, however I’m pretty sure unless you’re in California, there’s nothing that replacing your stock intake manifold with the supercharger/manifold, which would directly cause you to fail an emissions test.

[@UNKNOWN-zb3qm]

The real Pauly P? From Jersey Shore???

[@PaulyP]

UNKNOWN G merely an impostor with far less money.

[@syloluon4969]

This kit aloud you to maintain your a.c.?

[@PaulyP]

kloud luon yep! Does not interfere with the AC at all

[@screwedupcivic2285]

Damn my bypass valve is on the wrong side as will on my MR1900.

[@noblewon3507]

You would think that would be a mistake they'd fix .. atleast by now

[@screwedupcivic2285]

@@noblewon3507 you would think so🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️

[@jackflowers3114]

Looks complicated 😕 I want one but wow it will probably take me a year to install one lol

[@PaulyP]

Your first time will probably take a few hours to a weekend but definitely don’t let a few nuts and bolts keep you away from one of these setups. I promise it’s actually really simple!

[@jackflowers3114]

@@PaulyP there's just so many options I don't even know where to begin, I don't want to make crazy power I just want my civic si to have 300 hp

[@PaulyP]

@@jackflowers3114 with a 300hp target you can still be reliable with literally any of the options out there. Just keep googling around to figure out what kind of power delivery you want. Any of the quality choices are pretty easy to install

[@aztlannative162]

Those plastic zip ties should be replaced with stainless steel ties.

[@PaulyP]

They held up fine, but I removed them entirely. It was a temporary experiment with keeping heat out of the manifold but I’ve moved to better solutions for that now