vortech
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Racer
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From: dallas texas
vortech
Anyone used a centrifugal Vortech sc before? I picked up a V1 for a pretty good price. Was on a 302 stang. Figured I could give it a try. Any input? Or a place I could get the mounting kit? I'd rather not make one.
Pro
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: New Hyde Park Long Island New York
get in touch with
greg from BLOWERWORKS
201 891 4690
I HAS A C4 BRACKET ASSEMBLY THAT WRAPS THE BELT REAL WELL TO PREVENT BELT SLIPPAGE
HE ALSO HAS EVERYTHING ELSE YOU MAY NEED TO GET THE JOB DONE RIGHT
THE FIRST TIME.
greg from BLOWERWORKS
201 891 4690
I HAS A C4 BRACKET ASSEMBLY THAT WRAPS THE BELT REAL WELL TO PREVENT BELT SLIPPAGE
HE ALSO HAS EVERYTHING ELSE YOU MAY NEED TO GET THE JOB DONE RIGHT
THE FIRST TIME.
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Race Director
Joined: Sep 2001
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From: NEwhere Ohio
I agree 100%, all the surrounding stuff is expensive
dedicated drive bbracket, big injectors and a tune (or the equp. to tune to do it yourself - which is worth learning), methanol injection (if you desire), wideband o2 sensor, aftermarket ECU (if you desire")
I know this doesnt apply to you, but dont ever get any of the shoddy kits put together by the big name supercharger manufacturers.
They are junk. The only good thing in them is the head unit itself.
Also, the FMU's in the kit (that rely on a booster pump to overpressurize your injectors under boost) run too rich, and are known to fail - leaving you with a lean condition that destroys your motor.
Also, you need a dedicated drive belt setup, that use a separate belt to drive your supercharger. This is separate than the belt driving the rest of your accesories. Otherwise you will get belt slip at the crank pulley.
dedicated drive bbracket, big injectors and a tune (or the equp. to tune to do it yourself - which is worth learning), methanol injection (if you desire), wideband o2 sensor, aftermarket ECU (if you desire")
I know this doesnt apply to you, but dont ever get any of the shoddy kits put together by the big name supercharger manufacturers.
They are junk. The only good thing in them is the head unit itself.
Also, the FMU's in the kit (that rely on a booster pump to overpressurize your injectors under boost) run too rich, and are known to fail - leaving you with a lean condition that destroys your motor.
Also, you need a dedicated drive belt setup, that use a separate belt to drive your supercharger. This is separate than the belt driving the rest of your accesories. Otherwise you will get belt slip at the crank pulley.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2003
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From: az
Not sure on a C4 but on a C5 the blower is facing the motor. On a Mustang it's facing away from the motor. You may not be able to use that head unit as it may rotate the wrong direction for you C4. Vortech makes a very nice blower I had one on my C5. On my completely stock motor with only the Vortch blower setup the car made 510 RWHP. Not too shabby.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Chandler Arizona
Not sure on a C4 but on a C5 the blower is facing the motor. On a Mustang it's facing away from the motor. You may not be able to use that head unit as it may rotate the wrong direction for you C4. Vortech makes a very nice blower I had one on my C5. On my completely stock motor with only the Vortch blower setup the car made 510 RWHP. Not too shabby.
With that said, he is right about the head unit being usable in our c4 applications.
Of course, the right person to talk to IS Greg (www.blowerworks.net).
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