OK Here it is.
Burning Brakes
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From: New England
Originally Posted by Slowhawk
Will we be able to get bracket's to hold an ATI still? If not,can I buy the rest you have? Nothing personal but I just don't like the power range of the Vortech's 
Looks Awesome Andy!!!!
BTW, I'm still looking for a F1R and updated A&A bracket if anyone is looking to upgrade to the new Vortech bracket and head unit. Send me a PM if so.
Le Mans Master
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From: Houston TX
St. Jude Donor '11
Looking good! Glad to hear that the positioning is even better than the ATI.
I too am curious how the lubication will be handled. Particullarly the drain. I know Doug (@ ECS...duh) posted something about a dipstick adapter. That would be super not to have to drill into the pan.
I too am curious how the lubication will be handled. Particullarly the drain. I know Doug (@ ECS...duh) posted something about a dipstick adapter. That would be super not to have to drill into the pan.
Race Director
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From: CA
2017 C5 of the Year Finalist
St. Jude Donor '08
Originally Posted by SS930
I'm not sure why everyone makes such a big deal about drilling the pan... it's really not much of an issue.
Mine's been drilled a long time, with no issues...
JB
Le Mans Master
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From: Living the Taxation Dream Indiana
Originally Posted by SS930
I'm not sure why everyone makes such a big deal about drilling the pan... it's really not much of an issue.
I would rather drill 10 pans than pin one crank on these cars 
The Vortech is looking great Andy
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2002
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From: Cedar Falls Iowa
Originally Posted by 5 Liter Eater
Looking good! Glad to hear that the positioning is even better than the ATI.
I too am curious how the lubication will be handled. Particullarly the drain. I know Doug (@ ECS...duh) posted something about a dipstick adapter. That would be super not to have to drill into the pan.
I too am curious how the lubication will be handled. Particullarly the drain. I know Doug (@ ECS...duh) posted something about a dipstick adapter. That would be super not to have to drill into the pan.
. Will have to see if this works out. I talked with my tuner Friday and I mentioned this concept to him. He thought it would be no problem and wondered why this was not done a long time ago. My tuner also mentioned using a small pump and a seperate tank for the oil. This waiting is making me crazy. (2 months now.)
Troy
Burning Brakes
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From: Sunny Earthquake Country, USA On the Left Coast (which is becoming more Right!)
One stop shopping!...
Looks like you've got it all handled!
In the next few months we can drop by your shop and just be in a quandry as to whether we want a:
Vortech centrifugal water cooled
or
KB twin screw for loads of street torque
or
Custom super twin turbo to totally annihilate our enemies
Oh my choices, choices, maybe I'll just have to have one of each!
Keep up the good work Andy, your stuff is awesome!
May the BOOST be with you!...What am I saying-YOU ARE THE BOOST!
Roy
In the next few months we can drop by your shop and just be in a quandry as to whether we want a:
Vortech centrifugal water cooled
or
KB twin screw for loads of street torque
or
Custom super twin turbo to totally annihilate our enemies
Oh my choices, choices, maybe I'll just have to have one of each!
Keep up the good work Andy, your stuff is awesome!
May the BOOST be with you!...What am I saying-YOU ARE THE BOOST!
Roy
Melting Slicks
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From: San Bruno Ca
Originally Posted by Andy@AandACorvette
The top of the blower is almost a half inch lower than the Procharger was. NO hood rubbing at all. The inlet is 1 3/8" higher. There's much more clearance going over the top of the radiator. That part will be much easier.
8 Ribs will fit without any problems. The spacers are just .300" longer and the adjustable tensioner will be a little different.
The T trim, YS , JT etc should all fit just fine.
I have one of each to try.
8 Ribs will fit without any problems. The spacers are just .300" longer and the adjustable tensioner will be a little different.
The T trim, YS , JT etc should all fit just fine.
I have one of each to try.
Le Mans Master
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From: State of Confusion.
Originally Posted by JeremyMSG
I would rather drill 10 pans than pin one crank on these cars The Vortech is looking great Andy
Also, what are the advantages of a Vortech/Paxton over a ProCharger?
Thanks
Sorry to hi-jack your post Andy!
Le Mans Master
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From: Living the Taxation Dream Indiana
Originally Posted by LuvmyC5
So with a Vortech, you don't have to pin the crank? Could you Please explain why, because I know nothing about them.
Also, what are the advantages of a Vortech/Paxton over a ProCharger?
Thanks
Sorry to hi-jack your post Andy!
Also, what are the advantages of a Vortech/Paxton over a ProCharger?
Thanks
Sorry to hi-jack your post Andy!
). I was just saying that compared to pinning the crank, tapping an oil pan is a walk in the park
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From: VENTURA Ca
I will definately still have changeover kits for the Procharger units. There are still a bunch of Prochargers out there that need upgrading.
You definately have to pin the crank with all the blowers.
The advantage of the Vortech is the company itself. Much easier to deal with.
You definately have to pin the crank with all the blowers.
The advantage of the Vortech is the company itself. Much easier to deal with.
Last edited by Andy@A&ACorvette; Aug 23, 2005 at 09:04 PM.
Le Mans Master
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From: State of Confusion.
I agree that what they did to you was wrong, and won't buy a ProCharger for just that reason, but other than the company, which is a better blower and why? I'm asking for no other reason than to learn and try to educate myself. I'd like to go FI in the future and with all of the options, I'd just like to make the right choice.
Are the Vortechs/Paxtons quieter, and which blower would be similar to a P1SC, and which one is similar to a D1SC? How will your new Vortechs be priced compared to your old ATI systems?
Thanks.
Are the Vortechs/Paxtons quieter, and which blower would be similar to a P1SC, and which one is similar to a D1SC? How will your new Vortechs be priced compared to your old ATI systems?
Thanks.