Pic of LS1 + Vortech YSi + Strut Bar Brace
Originally Posted by houseofboost
I have something similar on my LT1/YS-Trim car...
Effective.
Effective.
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Originally Posted by Schurters LT1
HOB, where did you get that bar, what did it cost you, Are you useing some kind of level to make it bang on...where can i get one for my LT1 T-Trim
Originally Posted by 8seclt1
thats the vortech unit.. its the same price as mine.. I can take a digital photo of 10 ends that the bearings ate themselves.. thats why we designed a new and improved strut brace!
Will your unit fit on my LT1 T-Trim set and what is the cost, can you give more info on this , sorry but i am new to this SC thing, just trying to get all the info ...
-thanks
Originally Posted by 8seclt1
coulda been a reichard unit?? I have never had a call regarding a failure (knock on wood)..
I don't think my unit is the actual Vortech piece. I purchased this entire car as it sits and I am under the impression that this piece, as well as the rest of the cogged pulley setup was fabricated by Brad Brand and Gary Grimes.
I might be wrong, I just bought the car with that understanding. Either way, seems to be very effective. No belt issues, or anything of the sort. Should be much easier on the bearings as well.
I might be wrong, I just bought the car with that understanding. Either way, seems to be very effective. No belt issues, or anything of the sort. Should be much easier on the bearings as well.
Originally Posted by 8seclt1
thats the vortech unit.. its the same price as mine.. I can take a digital photo of 10 ends that the bearings ate themselves.. thats why we designed a new and improved strut brace!
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Given the anodized blue finish of that one on the LT1 car, I would say that it is probably a modified Vortech Strut Bar Brace. I considered getting one but found some situations where they broke so I did not want to take the chance.
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Originally Posted by gator's 99TA
ok so is this a different unit that Kurgan sells or Sikora sells? or are they the same?
if you are referring to the brace, I sell it... I am going to sell them through Speed Inc.... Sikora (SS Racing) manufactures the crank pilot (piece that the brace rides on inside the crank)... if you look at the second set of photos (post 13), you will see my unit side by side with an actual VORTECH end... i hope this answers your question
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Originally Posted by houseofboost
I don't think my unit is the actual Vortech piece. I purchased this entire car as it sits and I am under the impression that this piece, as well as the rest of the cogged pulley setup was fabricated by Brad Brand and Gary Grimes.
I might be wrong, I just bought the car with that understanding. Either way, seems to be very effective. No belt issues, or anything of the sort. Should be much easier on the bearings as well.
I might be wrong, I just bought the car with that understanding. Either way, seems to be very effective. No belt issues, or anything of the sort. Should be much easier on the bearings as well.
Originally Posted by NA$TY-TA
How many of these have you done on ATI cars?? Will it work with how the ATI kit id placed on our cars?? What is the price? Can you PM me it?
Thanks
Kyle
Thanks
Kyle
But you would have to have your blower reworked. 
Originally Posted by frcefed98
Dammit, there is always something more to bite me in the *** with this LS1 ATI kit
Well Kyle, it looks like we bought the wrong s/c kit
ATI
Well Kyle, it looks like we bought the wrong s/c kitATII dont know about that just yet jer....... with the new steel bracket i dont see any bracket flex so far...... we will se next year when i step up to a bigger head unt after my drivetrain is done..... you got that N2O kit on yet and gone to the track for a 10??
Kyle
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Originally Posted by frcefed98
Dammit, there is always something more to bite me in the *** with this LS1 ATI kit Well Kyle, it looks like we bought the wrong s/c kit
ATI
Well Kyle, it looks like we bought the wrong s/c kitATIThere is nothing ATI Procharger left on my car besides the head unit!
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