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Old Jun 19, 2009 | 10:11 AM
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I just bought a 94 Camaro with a Vortech T-trim. I took the head unit apart and this is what I found. Notice the pieces that appear to be "missing" on the impeller. It doesn't look like it was broke or anything, I am hoping it was done to balance it. If anyone could help me out that would be great.


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Old Jun 19, 2009 | 10:14 AM
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Never seen anything like it before. It doesn't appear to be caused by any kind of failure, but as if material was removed intentionally. I wouldn't worry about it. How does the blower perform?
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Old Jun 19, 2009 | 10:19 AM
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I don't know, I bought the car with a blown motor. The shaft feels real tight and doesn't move around or anything.
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Old Jun 19, 2009 | 10:23 AM
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I would call the guys at vortech and ask them.
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Old Jun 19, 2009 | 10:25 AM
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I will do that, but does anyone else have any ideas?
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Old Jun 19, 2009 | 10:35 AM
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Vortech will know...may be the way they balance the wheel.
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Old Jun 19, 2009 | 11:12 AM
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I've seen plenty of turbo wheels look like that. It is for balancing. I'd call just to make sure though.
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just balancing notches, no need to call or worry about anything
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Old Jun 19, 2009 | 01:43 PM
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just balancing notches, no need to call or worry about anything
Thanks, that is what I thought. I just called them too and they told me the same thing.
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its for balancing as everyone else stated
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