06 Vortech reveiw
09-14-2006, 08:04 PM
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06 Vortech reveiw
This is for anyone considering the Vortech S/C.
I installed the kit a little over a week ago and it is awsome..
I have an 06 base M/T with about 8000 miles.
I did the install myself(ramps & jackstands) and it went really smooth everything fit and the instructions were easy to follow. It only took me about 7 hours(I downloaded
the instructions when I ordered the kit)start to finish.
The only issue I had was with the belt, and even that was not really a problem, after a couple rounds of tightening.
when I did the install I did not have a boost gauge I added it a few days later.
But I highly recomend installing it at the same time, it helps to monitor belt
slippage at higher boost. When I installed mine I found I was only making
5psi max, so I tightend the belt again and now I have 8psi.
I like many of you went back and forth between S/C or Turbo and finally
the CARB exemption sold me on the S/C. And after comparing Stillen and
Vortech I found the Vortech had a higher horsepower potential.
So after a couple weeks of use I am very happy with the results
The power is smooth and gradual much like a V8 and it pulls hard to redline in every gear. I hope this helps, I know it would have helped me.
I installed the kit a little over a week ago and it is awsome..
I have an 06 base M/T with about 8000 miles.
I did the install myself(ramps & jackstands) and it went really smooth everything fit and the instructions were easy to follow. It only took me about 7 hours(I downloaded
the instructions when I ordered the kit)start to finish.
The only issue I had was with the belt, and even that was not really a problem, after a couple rounds of tightening.
when I did the install I did not have a boost gauge I added it a few days later.
But I highly recomend installing it at the same time, it helps to monitor belt
slippage at higher boost. When I installed mine I found I was only making
5psi max, so I tightend the belt again and now I have 8psi.
I like many of you went back and forth between S/C or Turbo and finally
the CARB exemption sold me on the S/C. And after comparing Stillen and
Vortech I found the Vortech had a higher horsepower potential.
So after a couple weeks of use I am very happy with the results
The power is smooth and gradual much like a V8 and it pulls hard to redline in every gear. I hope this helps, I know it would have helped me.
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Great write up Chris! Thank you so much for sharing that information. I have been trying to decide between the Vortech and the TN Single Turbo. I have decided to go Vortech and your write up help solidify that for me.
Question for ya...did you or are you going to have the car tuned, or are you just running it staight out of the box for now?
Which boost gauge are you using?
Thanks Again,
Joe
Question for ya...did you or are you going to have the car tuned, or are you just running it staight out of the box for now?
Which boost gauge are you using?
Thanks Again,
Joe
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I liked the vortech to untill i heard one in person. so had to go turbo plus i went in a ride with whit350z car and Osix350z and fell in love with turbo's again....oh well welcome to the dark side REV-UP
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Originally Posted by THE TECH
Vortech has such a good selling point for us here in CA...CARB exemption. Hard to pass up really. No turbo kit can claim that.
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Originally Posted by skyydiver
Great write up Chris! Thank you so much for sharing that information. I have been trying to decide between the Vortech and the TN Single Turbo. I have decided to go Vortech and your write up help solidify that for me.
Question for ya...did you or are you going to have the car tuned, or are you just running it staight out of the box for now?
Which boost gauge are you using?
Thanks Again,
Joe
Question for ya...did you or are you going to have the car tuned, or are you just running it staight out of the box for now?
Which boost gauge are you using?
Thanks Again,
Joe
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Cali sucks!!! Only reason i chose vortech. be prepared for rattle, i only hope you dont get a bad blower from the factory like i did at first. Wasn't that a hassle...word of warning, vortech doesn't run the blowers nor check them before they are shipped out. So its luck of a draw really.
