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Old Sep 23, 2002 | 01:50 PM
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Vortech is almost ready to start shipping their new supercharger for the Z06 and C5 cars. This kit will produce 8# of boost and come with an Aftercooler. Air to water aftercoolers provide cooler, denser air charges allowing more timing, more boost, reduced chances of engine damage due to detonation and excellent driveability. The Maxflow Power Cooler utilizes a closed-loop water circulation system with a front mounted heat exchanger that allows for effective street operation with minimal boost loss. Gains of 25 to 100 additional horsepower are possible depending on the application, engine, and boost level.

The picture above shows the satin version of this kit but polished will also be available. The tube between the supercharger and induction isn't connected but this will give you an idea what it will look like. Pricing should be in the same range as the ATI kits (possibly a little lower) and we're working on being able to start taking orders by the end of next week. Details can be found in the Z06/C5 New Products section of our website. That info will be updated as we get it.

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Old Sep 23, 2002 | 08:47 PM
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Hey Tom, Do these vortech superchargers require and oil feed or are they self-lubricating??
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Old Sep 24, 2002 | 07:52 AM
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The Vortech kits have an oil feed line. Here is a better picture of the kit.

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Old Sep 27, 2002 | 03:31 AM
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What model blower comes with this kit?
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Old Sep 27, 2002 | 03:35 AM
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Nevermind, I checked out your page, SQ. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
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Old Sep 27, 2002 | 11:37 AM
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They are using the S-trim head unit. The kit will be available in loud and quiet versions.

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Old Oct 4, 2002 | 03:14 PM
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<img src="http://www.tbyrne.com/c5vortech1.jpg" alt=" - " />

We now having pricing available for the new C5/Z06 Vortech superchargers.

Our regular pricing for these kits will be -

4GR218-010SQ
2002 Z06 Vortech supercharger satin finish- shipping mid October!
$6199.99

4GR218-018SQ
2002 Z06 Vortech supercharger polished - shipping mid October!
$6599.99

We have introductory pricing available for the first 5 orders that come in. Just e-mail tbyrne@tbyrne.com for the discounted price.

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Old Oct 7, 2002 | 07:11 AM
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hmmm dont get me wrong here i dont want to start any flames ,but 25 to 100 horsepower dosnt seem a lot to me from blower.

just my opinion.
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Default Re: C5/Z06 Vortech supercharger (pic inside)

That info just relates to the Aftercooler. Gains for the supercharger will be in the 140+ hp range.

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Old Oct 14, 2002 | 08:25 PM
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Have they had good reliability with the small cog drive belt? (what is it a timing belt?)

I thought only the heavy duty version of the s-trim could run a cog.

(Or will the kits have a standard ribbed belt?)
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Old Oct 18, 2002 | 03:54 PM
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It looks like this is working pretty good for them. The productions will be set up with the cog setup. A picture of the polished production kit is below along with Vortech's press release -

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Channel Islands, CA (October 15, 2002)-Vortech Engineering, LLC, the premier developer of aftermarket supercharging systems and performance enhancing components, announces the introduction of the 2002 Corvette Z06 supercharging system. Available now for immediate delivery!

This aftercooled system will increase horsepower and torque from 405/400 stock to 538/483 supercharged.

Vortech uses the V-2 SC-Trim supercharger with the Super Quiet gears, for nearly silent operation of the supercharger under idle and full throttle applications. The Z06 supercharging systems comes with everything you need to bolt it on, including high capacity replacement fuel injectors, hi flow fuel pump assembly with wiring harness, a secondary cog drive system and more. A handheld ECM re-programmer is included with the kit to enable fuel and timing curve changes and to make operation hassle free. Installation time runs around 16-24 hours.
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Old Oct 18, 2002 | 07:37 PM
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<img border="0" alt="[hail]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_hail.gif" /> <img border="0" alt="[hail]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_hail.gif" />

Love the "mini" cog <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
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Old Oct 19, 2002 | 04:41 PM
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hey tom is this 536 hp with bolt ons or without this is sounding pretty good so far <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" />
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Old Oct 20, 2002 | 12:02 AM
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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by U LUZ:
<strong>hey tom is this 536 hp with bolt ons or without this is sounding pretty good so far <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">im about 99% sure that is <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" /> WITHOUT boltons! <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" />
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Old Oct 21, 2002 | 11:23 PM
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a near 10.80 second street car with a/c and cup holders this really sounds good
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Old Oct 23, 2002 | 11:26 AM
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Yes, this is without bolt-ons <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />

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Old Oct 23, 2002 | 02:02 PM
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Quick update - the 2002 Z06 kits are starting to ship today. Vortech will be working on the 2002 C5 kit next and will then move to the 2001 Z06, then C5 ect...

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