Terrible Kraftwerks Install - We make things better

The S2000 had a supercharger already installed, The customer wasn't satisfied and the car never felt right.
He decided to make the trek all the way from Alabama down to us in Florida as he's heard and watched out videos.
You'll in the video a handful of issues we found , plus the little extra things we do to make our kits perfect.
We also installed some Buddy Club coilovers and improved the ride and handling.

[@andysgaragetherapy]

This video should be your brand statement for exactly how are shop should operate. I like to say that you cannot appreciate a sunny day without a few rainy days... but man you guys really care; that cannot be said enough times! Love how much you do to make things right.

[@Litto1]

I need to find a place like this in NYC for my 9th gen.

[@area220sucks]

I’ll replay these videos over n over

[@brittonwritespoetry]

Another lucky S2000 gets some extra special LHT love. Nice!

[@AlexanderMatosOlivo]

I must say, from a Honda owner that I like the work well done, I admire your work and your level of detail and effort to doit the right way.... hat down to you and your team.... respect (by the way I love all the details you give on each video.... love to hear your advices)

[@LHTPerformance]

Alex Matos Thanks so much. I appreciate you taking time to comment too

[@petedevries5326]

So nice to see a shop that really puts extra effort and care into making things right! Great job guys!

[@robertjordan9075]

I trust very few people to work on my vehicles but I would be honored to have you and George work on my truck. You two are terrific and I mean it. We must include the lovely Esther too.keep that outstanding attitude please.😊😊😊👏🏽👌🏾👍🏽

[@LHTPerformance]

Robert Jordan That’s a huge compliment. Thanks.

[@c-u2morrow50]

You are the best installer / tuner I’ve seen in my life. You treat each car like it’s your own.

[@TheMick26]

Hey John. Love the video as always, buddy. You guys never cease to impress with the amount of care you put into these customers' cars. Absolutely Fantastic! On a less serious note, I don't think what happened just after 20:29 could have been more perfectly timed. hahaha!!! Enjoy the rest of your weekend, guys!

[@5469supra]

Have you ever thought of getting a video clip of the customer's face expression after they pick up their vehicle and get a ride along?? Would love to see how they would react to the modifications done...

[@TheChannel1978]

It's like Love island basically

[@Tierod86]

I swear I've seen this car in another video getting this kit put on. It was blue like this one and even the filter placement was the same. I watch them remove the plastics. It's nice to see a shop that cares about their work. I do my own maintenance mostly. But if I have to take my car somewhere, I HOPE THE SHOP TREATS ME THE SAME WAY YOU GUYS TREAT YOUR CUSTOMERS.

[@beevaj3775]

Great job! I live in the Midwest and if I ever supercharge my S2k.... I’m coming to you guys!!!

[@hkn_r34]

Wow that color is beautiful ! Great work as always!

[@mikewoo7999]

Laguna Blue Pearl

[@jameslitzinger6932]

Really nice to see you were able to replace the OEM plastic covers. My bumper/radiator air flow guide was removed (per instructions) of my Supercharger a few years ago and it's always bugged me. I've got a CR-Z--not the S2k--but now you've got me running out to the garage late at night to see if I still have that air guide, and devising a way to make it fit....

[@7GHLovin]

Your team make me wanna get a S2K! I’m loving the quality work and care that goes into each vehicle. It’s shows that you’re a genuine car guy. Thanks for the content, and keep up the good work.

[@MrLahrbrat]

This how you build a great reputation on service.Well done guys

[@woodywoodlstein9519]

It’s amazing how clean these cars are when you first get them. Alabama Nice n warm like fla. Where I’m from not so much. We have to rust proof everything Even if you don’t drive in the winter. Salt residue gets all over. And dirt sticks to the rustproofing. It’s sad.

[@stevemiller4360]

I always learn something new on every vid , thanks LHT

[@marshgatelaneposse]

Don’t live in the US i don’t own a Honda but i recognise a great garage and proper customer service top notch

[@ozman1975]

Unbelievable to see shops with such poor work ethic. Sad that this customer paid for that level of work. Thank you LHT for what you do!

[@bjornmuskus634]

Ozzie Perez - Hands down; LHT simply is the best. Doesn’t mean the orher shop didn’t put in an “honest” effort.

[@TheChannel1978]

Agree, it does not help the customer though to be a 'learning experience' for a shop. If a shop wants to build up knowledge they should do so on a shop car not waste a customers time and money unless the work is done for 'mates rates'. Anyhow, love what LHT do and again, jelous to not have access to them being outside US.

[@woodywoodlstein9519]

It is sad. And the clowns who did this probably brag about how great they are.

[@woodywoodlstein9519]

Bjorn Muskus it’s exactly what it means. It’s clowns like these ones that give mechs a bad name. Same as Reno contractors They’re lazy morons

[@dirtydelta7]

Great videos . I have a 2003 S2000 AP1 motor with 46k original. My son goes to U of Tampa and has been telling me about your channel. I will get down there at some point and pay you a visit. Thanks for the great videos.

[@LHTPerformance]

dirtydelta7 For sure. Give us a buzz when you’re heading over

[@salahsreborns279]

Pre refresh dyno and after refresh dump would have been nice to see. Oh well always nice to watch your work.

[@LHTPerformance]

salahs reborn world The car didn’t want to rev past 6500 rpm. I wouldn’t want run the car in such a state. This wasn’t about peak HP.

[@twots22]

S2K alterations are your guy's specialty. Thanks again. My S2K thanks you too!

[@MyCatInABox]

If I had a Honda (...or WHEN I get a Honda) I would absolutely take it to these guys: Their attention to detail is matched only by my own.

[@BrandonK80]

Wow that was some shoddy work. I'm sure the owner didn't even know the extent of what was done wrong. Great work guys! Sometime in the future I'm buying an S2000 and sending it directly to you guys.

[@lw_loki]

Can't wait for you guys to get to this part on my car .... by the way John I ended up buying a second s2000

[@LHTPerformance]

What’s better than an S2000 …. 2 of them 😜

[@lw_loki]

@LHTPerformance I'll be back soon sir

[@silvetdv]

You guys do amazing work! Wish guys like you were in Canada for the S2k community!

[@Big2009Gee]

Up selling! Problem wasn't the clutch, it is the slave cylinder ball I forms a hook over time.

[@robertjordan9075]

You all have earned it,thank you.

[@shug2795]

I wish I wasn't SO far from you....! There is a reverence that you guys exude for the Honda engineering mantra. It isn't just another tune-job! You guys seem to "get it"! Dang....421-270....are you sh___ing me!?!?! What is just as amazing is how CLEAN you guys are. It almost looks factory. Hats off to you gentleman and thank you for sharing. I continue to fight that inner fight - keeping my S stock. That said, if I go to the "dark side", you are it!

[@TheRebuilt1]

I'm amazed at the low level of QC some shops have and can't believe this left a shop in such poor condition. Thank the good Lord they made it to LHT for S2K resurrection.

[@urielrodriguez9226]

Very nice

[@uncle_nospeed4834]

Such great work LHT... setting the standard!

[@shibbi972]

5:00 i've changed mine recently, your video helped me a lot

[@wantapgt]

Haha seeing this video brings back so many fond memories of my kraftwerks install... 😂Had to install longer stud for the lower 15mm bolt. Had to buy longer upper mount Allen bolts 5mm longer because mine kept backing out even with red locktite. Took forever and a bit of trimming to get my IC piping routed. Doesn’t look as clean as LHT routing. Don’t know how they do it. My hoses were all too long so had to trim so it wasn’t a snakey mess. To top it off, my BOV froze up after one day of driving. Ended up taking apart and refinishing the piston and the cylinder with a Brillo pad. All in all it has not been the best experience. There are many tips and tricks you need to know to properly install this kit. I wouldn’t recommending doing the install yourself. If I could do it over, would have just taken it to LHT 3 hours down the road.

[@vietstyle888]

Cant wait to bring mine over to you guys with the hks SC!

[@LunchmoneyH]

I bet that customer didn't check to see if that previous shop was a "kraftwerks" authorized installer.🤔 Also a paint correction on that blue would pop.... great job LHT!

[@karljedrickmagat6332]

Whatever shop modge podged that kit together on that poor car is just trash. Bunch of nugits. As an aircraft mechanic, I appreciate a shop that cares and puts in the effort with the little details. Great job!

[@gsheverything_2716]

Always admired you guys work 👍

[@matrixswan]

I love your guys work. I wish I was still in fl, I just finish my k24 swap ep3 an can’t find a tuner here

[@troy9795]

Saving up to come see y’all for my 06 ✌️

[@evolee8949]

I love your videos so relaxing to watch

[@bakeot]

Awesome work guys another reason to not go to shady shops

[@jazrosales2008]

Awesome work LHT.

[@fast02gt]

Another one 👌🏻 that’s how it should look👌🏻 that customer is going to be blown away haha!

[@brianc7047]

I live in hawaii and I watch your videos all the time I like your excellent work . I wish you guy were out here in hawaii because this place sucks for tuning cars or getting work done on your custom built car hawaii is lacking perfectionist like you guys if you have any selections on were I could take my car over here I would be greatly appreciative for any advice or recommendations for tuners and mechanics in hawaii .thanks again and keep up your excellence. Aloha

[@LHTPerformance]

Thanks for the kind words. The red Integra we built live in Hawaii. I don’t know of any tuners there. Sorry. I wish I did

[@as6882]

Amazing work as usual

[@thomasg.5466]

Have been truly enjoying the videos on the S2ks and Civic Si's. Having said that something still didn't sound right with this engine. At first start up and idle it has a high pitch. I'm no mechanic, just my thoughts.

[@SuperBullyone]

You put the clamps on in opposite directions so they work against each other to keep them in place. The guy was either in the Navy/Coast Guard or he is a sailboat person.

[@SuperNuk3]

wow you guys do some awsome work!! need a shop like this in Australia =D

[@wowsplat]

You guys kick butt, keep it up!

[@billyc2572]

You knew that little clip was in the box already ;)

[@turbo18eg]

Nice works guys!

[@Mr.Spectaculous]

Id like a rotrex in my NB Miata.

[@MrWrbarnett]

@LHTPerformance , where do you typically install your O2 Wideband Bungs? on the Header, or high flow cat/test pipe?

[@fernandojuancadena2475]

15:00 u can see how much pounds of pressure he uses to take off I wonder how much hell use to torque them down

[@thetrannyshop5596]

Great work, I really like what I see.

[@LHTPerformance]

Great! Thanks for watching

[@terryholley826]

I love watching your work

[@malcolmbaijnauth4023]

love the s2000

[@liemqnguyen]

one word ! SUPERB !

[@bombardierboerboels]

Feel like I want to ship my car from the Uk to you for a full build 😎👍🇬🇧

[@kutlee2009]

Kick ass work

[@mschaidle1134]

I need to bring my Rsx Type-s to you guys for a custom blower setup.

[@petemiller5813]

I work like you fellows. If you are going to take the time to do the job, then take the time to do it correctly.

[@MuffinMan0521]

I always wondered where the dyno is. It seems like it might be next door in a separate unit.

[@raybilnoski8134]

Is there a way to run a radiator with hose on opposite side and run intake lower?

[@Cubanb407]

Looks great

[@Dadon2424]

Is there a better/newer rotrex head for Kraftwerks ?

[@joshualo5741]

Another Clean Job by LHT

[@THOMAS01ify]

Never seen a blow off valve that scored up looks like something got sucked in.

[@MuffinMan0521]

All of the things you mentioned -- the long hose, the clamps facing the wrong way, the broken boot ring etc drive me nuts. So many people don't value addressing the details the right way.

[@zmanmd1641]

Great job cleaning up that engine compartment and shade tree install. Do you ever move the battery to the trunk to make more room under the hood and restore the front/rear balance when adding a supercharger or an LS engine?

[@musicorporation1054]

my s2000 makes a transmission clunk, replaced all motor mounts propeller shaft and clutch idk what it might be ! this clunk only happens in 1st gear or reverse gear when I let go of the clutch pedal . Do you know what it might be ? i heard its common and normal among ap1

[@Nepypr]

This video was perfect.

[@manyooorodriguez3867]

How much do you guys charge to install this kit

[@nelucry487]

You are the best !

[@domdegood5376]

For the air intake, can you make a small air box and cut a hole on the side wall and get air from the wheel area?

[@LHTPerformance]

Dom Degood Yes, we could build something along those lines.

[@petitchaudronnier7133]

What’s the name of the header ?

[@VEDEMRACING99]

Do y’all recommend using the Kpro or AEM with this kit? Another great video!

[@BJK1715]

At 18:10 you realize you're going to have to replace the timing chain tensioner. Was that an "Oh shit, I should have replaced that while we were in there!" moment? Could you have heard that noise originally? Don't mean to criticize. It's obvious you guys do great work and your attention to detail is on point. BUT, didn't you just add 3-4 hrs labor $$ to go back in and replace? Love this video and showing 'real world' shit that happens to even the best.

[@LHTPerformance]

BJK1715 The car made a lot of different noises when it came in. The timing chain tensioner is very easy on an S2000 and gives noise well before it would ever fail. It was something that was more noticeable after doing the other things. Same as the bypass valve that didn’t work.

[@christopherrogers8316]

wait youre in florida?? where??

[@Luisr777]

Hey LHTPerformance I just got a Kraftwerk supercharger kit and a lot of ppl are giving me shit that belts and bolts brake all the time is this true...lmk plz

[@abrahamlopez5019]

Where are you guys located

[@airsami28]

Wish you would have done a dyno run of before and after of the little changes and how much difference certain things can change performance of a kit

[@LHTPerformance]

It wasn't about 'Peak power' , That wasn't the concern.

[@airsami28]

@@LHTPerformance meaning how much the lht touches can do to make a kit do what its ment to do i know you guys are the best around.

[@Marks-Garage]

Out of interest you said about the DC sports manifold being too small, do you find that on supercharged applications upgrading from OEM is worth while? Being right hand drive its abit of a struggle to find a decent manifold that clears the steering rack. Oh and great video as per usual. I ran into an issue with the bypass valve on my HKS kit which is so undersized it struggled to dump the pressure. Looks like the kraftswerk one is of a decent size.

[@TheChannel1978]

Can confirm steering rack clearance is an issue on RHD with some hearders. I brought a J's header new ex Japan and we had to hammer it slightly get at least 1 inch clearance to the steering column (for safety reasons)

[@reubenroll2144]

Can someone with experience tell me what a supercharger setup like this would cost all-in? Seriously considering one

[@xaviergarcia3389]

Just have a random question on the kraftwerk kit. Since you are a master with it. Is it carb approved for California? Thank you..

[@dtune29]

What did the manufacturer said about the worn blow off valve ?

[@repnatl]

14:54 that's an aftermarket belt. Honda doesn't use Dayco belts.

[@LHTPerformance]

Chris Atkinson Honda doesn’t use superchargers either 😉

[@HiLDiE2406]

Respect i like to see !

[@justinedwards1858]

What engine management was used to tune this car thanks in advance for your answer

[@KPad87]

I have the same seuspension, what setting did you set the damper stiffness front and back at ? Thanks

[@dantran5478]

John... What is the most common issue after someone gets a KW supercharger on their s2000? I'm on the s2000 facebook KW supercharger group page and they all complain about belt breaking all the time. I'm not sure if they are installing it incorrectly or you guys do a superior job of installing everything.

[@LHTPerformance]

DammitDan Dammit that’s a tough question Dan....lol The few issues that people have are in most cases ‘ install error’. We put on 25+ kits with the 20mm belt and had very few issues. Since kit #30, all our kits come standard with a 30mm belt. The belt is a cogged belt, it need very little tension. In fact, it needs just enough tension not to produce too much noise. That’s it. There’s a few other improvements we make including some we mentioned in the video. I’ve used the reference, ‘Coka-cola’ in past videos, we have found many little tricks and ways to improve an already awesome kit.

[@dantran5478]

Thank you for explanation!

[@FATmenDRIVEtrucks]

Damn I'm missing all my plastics too

[@andysgaragetherapy]

Hi John, with regards to the pilot bearing, what are some signs/sounds/symptoms of a bad pilot bearing?

[@Cramos69Matt]

How much would it be to rebuild an Rsx type s transmission

[@mikea5205]

Would be awesome if you guys commissioned Kooks to build you custom LHT-spec S2000 headers.

[@vongdong10]

Why bother? Waste fo money having custom made headers when there's already something good off the shelf.

[@mikea5205]

Well that's the thing, I'm not too fond of Skunk2 parts. I've heard about bad experiences with them. And I didn't mean a 1-off header, more like 20-30 of them to sell to S2000 customers. Oh, there's a reason people call them "Junk2".

[@AlexRamirez-gs1de]

Would you guys install an air suspension system?? If the client provided.

[@davidcrandon2329]

You said you are going to gap the plugs...wow, what a lost art. I so rarely hear of shops doing this anymore. But, you never said what you gapped them at! What's your gap? And for that matter, what is the stock gap?

[@Pjmperez01]

Is this installed by Ballade Sports?

[@rcobsesssed]

great job as usual! I don’t like battery ;-)