Advice on a Vortech V9 aftercooled?
06-09-2005, 04:08 PM
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Advice on a Vortech V9 aftercooled? I'm looking at a used Vortech set up it is a V-9 w/Aftercooler. 
Any problems I should know about the Vortech? Will I need larger injuector? Est rwhp? What is a good price?
Too much info on the search. And I would like current info.
Thanks,
Dave
Any problems I should know about the Vortech? Will I need larger injuector? Est rwhp? What is a good price?Too much info on the search. And I would like current info.
Thanks,
Dave
06-09-2005, 04:15 PM
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I upgraded the fuel system. I ordered a racetronix pump with a MSD BAP with motron flow matched 60#'s. I am going to have to upgrade my fuel rails and run a return line to the gas tank. Upgraded the water tank for the vortech kit for ice and had to relocate the batterry. Got a 2 1/2 ' pulley for the V-9 to overspin it. Hooked up with Inspector12 on my cam specs. Need to order it still. Paid for a forged 347 and just upgraded my intake valves on the heads and got them cleaned up with a TEA gold spring package. Useing ARP everything. Bought the ultra lite sereis boost,fuel and a/f gauges with pillar pod. And a TNT kit Thats all I remember off the top of my head. Still a work in progress. Expect to pay 3k used and complete. Should have no problem getting close to 500 rwhp with the correct tune.
Thats all I remember off the top of my head. Still a work in progress. Expect to pay 3k used and complete. Should have no problem getting close to 500 rwhp with the correct tune.
06-09-2005, 04:48 PM
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The system comes with bigger injectors and a T rex fuel pump. You will need a tune. For what I am doing I cannot use the T rex nor the injectors they supply.
06-10-2005, 03:29 PM
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Thanks for the info. 
Can I run it w/the stock injectors & fuel pump for a while then upgrade later or will I need them right away?
Can I run it w/the stock injectors & fuel pump for a while then upgrade later or will I need them right away?No, you will more than max out the stock injectors under boost and could cause them to lock up and that would be bad... very bad.
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But my tunner advised against the Vortech. He said to get a procharger. 
06-10-2005, 10:32 PM
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LOL there are normally aspirated cars that do 10's so what is your point? 500 rear wheel is pretty common no matter what blower you're running 
I'd have 10's with 476 rear wheel if I was shifting at 6500 instead of 6 but didn't have valvesprings in.
I'd have 10's with 476 rear wheel if I was shifting at 6500 instead of 6 but didn't have valvesprings in.
06-11-2005, 12:01 PM
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Looking for a used one, so it may still be a Vortech. I like the look of the Vortech over the procharger. I have heard that the procharger is the best. I have several friends w/prochargers & no problems. Not sure about the Vortech aftercooler vs the procharger intercoolers or the FMIC's. Vortech looks like it would heat soak. Also I like the self contained oil for the procharger over the Vortech. But the Vortech looks like I could install it myself a lot easier than the Procharger. I do like the look of the Vortech. who knows?
06-11-2005, 03:13 PM
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Hey we were just giveing you a hard time. We have Vortech's and so we support our fellow owners, but we don't discriminate lol! Just for the record the Vortech kit is more involved to install than the ATI kit (Takes longer) the ATI does have cooler air temps , but it hasn't hindered anyone I know with a Vortech because the air temps are consistent which is what you need for tunning etc... I have ZERO belt issues I don't have to take anything major apart for belt or pulley changes The oil system is not an issue and never has been IMO and I have had one lock up also. Over all I an extreemly pleased with the G-trims performance anyone who has run me can tell you my car moves especially with my cars weight of 3862 with me in it the last time at the track with a little more than a 1/4 tank of gas so I am reall heavy. Good luck! JMBLOWNWS6 Cam is here. Call me.
Jeff
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06-11-2005, 03:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Inspector12
Hey we were just giveing you a hard time. We have Vortech's and so we support our fellow owners, but we don't discriminate lol! Just for the record the Vortech kit is more involved to install than the ATI kit (Takes longer) the ATI does have cooler air temps , but it hasn't hindered anyone I know with a Vortech because the air temps are consistent which is what you need for tunning etc... I have ZERO belt issues I don't have to take anything major apart for belt or pulley changes The oil system is not an issue and never has been IMO and I have had one lock up also. Over all I an extreemly pleased with the G-trims performance anyone who has run me can tell you my car moves especially with my cars weight of 3862 with me in it the last time at the track with a little more than a 1/4 tank of gas so I am reall heavy. Good luck! JMBLOWNWS6 Cam is here. Call me.
Jeff
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Ill call you tonight