PhiLS1

Is anyone still running this kit? I just purchased my C5Z with this kit on it. There's about 10k miles on it. I talked to A&A about upgrading the kit but there arent any options other then returning it to stock then upgrading to another kit or just leaving it as is if its running ok. The Vortech kit just isn't that great. I was thinking I came up when I purchased the car.

So as it stands right now the car made 565 hp and 493 tq the last time it was tuned at A&A in 2008 at 26k miles. Right now the car is at 31k miles. 5k miles in the last 8 years. It seems to be doing ok other then a few issues I found while under the car last weekend.

1. The coolant pump isn't running.
It has been replaced before. I'll test it before I deem it faulty.

2. There was a leak at the oil return line clamp to the oil pan.
Not a big deal. I'll replace the clamp with a better one.

3. Possibly the fuel psi is low going by the gauge. A&A said the gauges go bad so I'll test with a mechanical one.

4. I need a new belt.

I'd like to make the kit as reliable as possible since I'm not looking to replace the kit at this point of time.

What brand and where are you guys getting your replacement aftercooler pumps?

I read about a company named DTE making a belt drive kit but it seems to be they feel off the map. Is anyone else making a drive belt kit for the Vortech kit?
Link to their old thread

I appreciate all the help! Pics to be added.

PhiLS1

Few pics.

PhiLS1

Last weekend I checked the pump. Its working but the flow looks slow. It could be working correctly but I wouldn't know. I've never seen the flow of one that works correctly. It sounds fine so I'm going to leave it for now.

I changed out the clamp for a better one so now the oil leak is at bay.

Next is changing out the cog belt. Has anyone changed one out before? I've read that they charger needs to be taken off. Is that correct?

ChipBell

Funny but I have the same kit and basically the same car. Did you ever change that belt??? I'm trying to do so right now but am not having fun.

vinco

I have this same kit as yet uninstalled on my 04. I did get a pdf copy of the installation manual, and it states that you have to install the cog belt before you install the mounting bracket for the head unit. So you have to take the mounting bracket off the head to change the belt.

bman1960

i know this is an older thread but............ i have this same vortech sc as the pic phil posted above. looking for info on replacing the serpentine belt. i'm pretty sure sc needs to be removed but unsure of procedure, which bolts need to be removed and which Don't need to be removed.

i have some mechanical ability but vortech nor aa were able to help.

thanks,

brian