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Old Dec 30, 2017 | 10:20 PM
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I have the LSX Vortech V3 SI LS swap kit, max is 775hp rating.
Wondering if this might be too small for my build. I have a 403 LS3 LLSR, Fast 102 high hp runners, AFR 260 heads. running E85, no inter cooler as I'm trying to stay under 8 to 10 lbs of boost and possible nitrous. My other motor 23 cubes bigger but stock CNC heads already went low tens NA.

So will the V3 even make enough boost to pickup 150 to 200 hp at the boost level I'm looking at. my car is a weekend driver.

the supercharger was originally intended for my 6.0 but decided to go with the new 403 I have now.
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Old Dec 30, 2017 | 10:39 PM
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You already know the answer to your question. You are just on here trying to justify the expense and hassle of upgrading to something else.
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Old Dec 30, 2017 | 10:44 PM
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Way too small. It’s barely enough for a stock cube LS2 or LS3. Depending on your goal just get a Ti or YSi.
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Originally Posted by Bowtiedford
I have the LSX Vortech V3 SI LS swap kit, max is 775hp rating.
Wondering if this might be too small for my build. I have a 403 LS3 LLSR, Fast 102 high hp runners, AFR 260 heads. running E85, no inter cooler as I'm trying to stay under 8 to 10 lbs of boost and possible nitrous. My other motor 23 cubes bigger but stock CNC heads already went low tens NA.

So will the V3 even make enough boost to pickup 150 to 200 hp at the boost level I'm looking at. my car is a weekend driver.

the supercharger was originally intended for my 6.0 but decided to go with the new 403 I have now.
Depends on your hp goals. My little v3 made 787 on a 376 at 11 psi. Mustang dyno.
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Old Jan 1, 2018 | 04:54 PM
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If the unit is new, see if Vortech will do a trade or swap for a YSi ?

Or just sell it and buy a bigger unit.
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Old Jan 1, 2018 | 05:07 PM
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I'm going to mount it first this week to see if it doesn't sit to high as most of the transplant kits sit them high. Thought about the YSI looks like I would be set forever or till it wasn't fast enough lol.
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