ATI or Vortech?
Team Owner
Joined: Jul 2003
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From: Detroit
Sure. Might want to do a compression test first.
Both Vortech and ATI make nice head-units. I'm partial to the ATI as it is self oiling and seems to have a much larger install base, at least on this forum.
Mark
Both Vortech and ATI make nice head-units. I'm partial to the ATI as it is self oiling and seems to have a much larger install base, at least on this forum.
Mark
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 903
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From: Oakville
I am leaning towards ATI myself but my friend just bought the vortec and I read up on the estimated numbers and it is pretty equal to the ATI.
Is the install difficult on the ATI? I would like to attempt the install myself.
Is the install difficult on the ATI? I would like to attempt the install myself.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 3,427
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From: Fountain Inn, South Carolina
Which one makes the most noise ??
Lets face it... not many people are going to see you race (so i think the stealth thing is over rated)... Might as well let it be heard... and turn some heads.
Lets face it... not many people are going to see you race (so i think the stealth thing is over rated)... Might as well let it be heard... and turn some heads.
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Pro
Joined: Oct 2003
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From: Sacramento
The Vortech is much quieter if you get the SQ-trim. I can barely hear mine unless it is at idle and the Vortech Kit has a completely legit EO number if that matters to you.
The ATI kit has been improved upon greatly by some of the Vendors on the Forum (AA corvette & ECS).
Can't really go wrong with either, but as a Vortech owner I can say that
The larger user base of the ATI has resulted in a more refined blower setup than the Vortech kit.
I feel like the Vortech has a little more torque on the low end, but a little less upper end HP than the ATI.
The ATI kit has been improved upon greatly by some of the Vendors on the Forum (AA corvette & ECS).
Can't really go wrong with either, but as a Vortech owner I can say that
The larger user base of the ATI has resulted in a more refined blower setup than the Vortech kit.
I feel like the Vortech has a little more torque on the low end, but a little less upper end HP than the ATI.
Safety Car
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: Bella Vista Ca
Pro
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 576
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From: Grove City Ohio
I've been very happy with my Vortech. Other then some early belt problems, it's been a great system. My Z's at Dynotech right now getting the T-trim upgrade and a set of AFR heads. Should be around 650 at the wheels when it's done.
Before the latest round of mods:
A few install shots:
Before the latest round of mods:
A few install shots:
