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Old Apr 24, 2005 | 04:29 PM
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Used right? That is still a good deal if it was in good shape.

no it was brand new.....
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Old Apr 24, 2005 | 05:03 PM
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That is good but I didn't see that it was for an LT1 until later I know a few people who have recieved really good deals on the ones for the LT1's. I dont' know what the difference is except the LT1's are considerably cheaper now I guess it is becasue the LS1's are a little more popular newer etc...?
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Old Apr 24, 2005 | 06:56 PM
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Originally Posted by LSs1Power
U mean $5200 there right? Still Procharger is cheaper
Nope $3200 complete from a member on this board
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Old Apr 24, 2005 | 08:33 PM
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the vortech kit is a better more completly engineered kit
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Old Apr 24, 2005 | 09:07 PM
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the vortech kit is a better more completly engineered kit
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And thats who I bought it from
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Old Apr 24, 2005 | 09:51 PM
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whats the best vortech blower? the YS trim is pretty badass i hear.....
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Old Apr 24, 2005 | 09:53 PM
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whats your definition of best, most power, or most efficient?

each setup will have a blower best suited for the combination.

a S trim is a GREAT blower, but would be bad for a civic, just as it would not be an ideal blower for a 502 chevy

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most power on an LS1.....why the **** would i care if what blower would work for a civic?
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Old Apr 24, 2005 | 11:21 PM
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Originally Posted by mulletwearingtadrive
most power on an LS1.....why the **** would i care if what blower would work for a civic?

Its not all about the all out power for me. I like to take my car and drive it home which is 300 + miles. The civic
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Old Apr 24, 2005 | 11:25 PM
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Originally Posted by mulletwearingtadrive
whats the best vortech blower? the YS trim is pretty badass i hear.....

YSI is a great blower as well as the T trim. Only bad thing is you will have to get a custom bracket made for it. And they are in the $1400 range or around there the last time I checked. Diablo from the down south came up here and ran his T trim with the icebox loaded up on the 383 and did a 9.97 with the 100 shot behind it
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Old Apr 24, 2005 | 11:41 PM
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I have a YSi Trim, they usually retail in the $2000-2500 range.
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Old Apr 24, 2005 | 11:59 PM
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Where I'm from there are no ATI kits. I've never even seen one. So I can't really comment. I just know that experience with Vortech has been great.

My car is running 493 RWHP with the Vortech kit, long tube headers and exhaust. No other upgrades to the engine at all. My buddy is running 499 on an identical setup. These numbers seem really high from what I've seen, but my hat is off to the tuner. He did a fantastic job.

As for quality, I don't see how it could have been any better.
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Old Apr 25, 2005 | 12:39 AM
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how much boost are you running to make that 493 rwhp? thats impressive....
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Old Apr 25, 2005 | 03:27 AM
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There is a ATI LS1 with Headers and exhaust making 550rwhp on a mustang dyno on LS1.com. Its all in the tunning and how much are u willing to push the stock engine.
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Old Apr 25, 2005 | 10:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Bryan Wilkinson
The SDCE piece is not a good solution IMO because the spring is going to weaken over time. The tensioner that works with the ATI bracket is still the best choice.

I dont think price should be a factor. IMO. You should by the unit that best serves your needs. The Procharger served mine. I think Vortech makes a very nice product, I just did not prefer their approach.

Thanks for being nice about it.
How often did you have to replace your factory spring tensioner?????
Bracket flex isn't the only problem...
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Old Apr 25, 2005 | 12:42 PM
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I made 530hp at 7psi with a D1SC.
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Any numbers around 500rwhp are very strong for a D1SC, P1SC or a Vortech kit.
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Old Apr 25, 2005 | 12:50 PM
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I am doing 569rwhp with 7lbs right now so I feel ok with my little G-trim.
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Like I said time and time agian. "the kit sucks, but the head unit is top notch" Everytime I install a ATI kit this always comes out of my mouth. Allthough the Vortech kit is better engineered, I belive the ATI headunit is better. As far as effiectcy and the amount of air they move and the internal step up ratio.
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Old Apr 25, 2005 | 01:28 PM
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Well yes I do believe you are corect because the G-trim is so small and was originally for 4&6 cylinder engines it is all the could fit under a Z28 hood. But with that said I think the smaller head until allows faster revs. So there are some good things that come out of it and bad such as higher air temps possibly for the same amount of air moved. I'm going to let this one die cause I am sure by this point he has made a definite choice and will be happy with it I am sure.
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