Can Vortech be used with big cid engine
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Burning Brakes
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Can Vortech be used with big cid engine
I'm wondering if the Vortech unit that is CARB certified would work with a 408 - 427 inch engine. Has anyone used that combination?
Drifting
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Re: Can Vortech be used with big cid engine (hermit)
i would thimk so i dont know why u couldnt i would put a mondo vortch on it man 427 & a mondo that sounds sweet better have 2 hands on the steering wheel :steering:
Burning Brakes
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Re: Can Vortech be used with big cid engine (hermit)
I'm wondering if the Vortech unit that is CARB certified would work with a 408 - 427 inch engine. Has anyone used that combination?
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Burning Brakes
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From: Oregon City , Oregon USA
Re: Can Vortech be used with big cid engine (av8or3)
Thanks for the input. All of the possibilities for a new combo is making my brain hurt. It seems like going with a big cube engine is something that will give a big increase in power and not cause any problems with emissions compliance.
Le Mans Master
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From: somwhere Texas
Re: Can Vortech be used with big cid engine (hermit)
IT will work but will it be enough ? I would go with Andys big F unit , that way you will not be pushing the blower to the limits. :yesnod: :seeya
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Re: Can Vortech be used with big cid engine (b98)
Andy's F1R unit is the way to go on a big cubed car!!! I'm going to be doing one on my 409!!!!
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Burning Brakes
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Re: Can Vortech be used with big cid engine (Slammed Vette)
I also thought about a procharger unit but you have to keep in mind that I have to have a CARB approved blower to pass emissions here in Oregon. The simplist way to make more power would be to just add more inches. There should be nothing to raise any red flags to the inspectors as long as it doesn't throw any codes. The thing that has me worried is that since I don't think I can put headers on it (again I have to have the CARB # and keep the pup cats on) Would the exhaust just choke the engine. The factory setup on the ZO6 flows pretty well so I'm not sure. There are just really a lot of things to consider here. All I know is I need more power. It seems like everywhere you turn there is a ricer with an intercooler the size of a suitcase hanging off the front of their car. Even Dodge trucks are coming from the factory with 500 horsepower. Too many opportunities to get embarrassed.
