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Old Jul 26, 2005 | 08:38 AM
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is there any option other then sending to vortech to get your *** handed to you? i would like to rebuild it myself, thanks for any help
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Old Jul 27, 2005 | 06:16 AM
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anyone?
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Old Jul 27, 2005 | 06:32 AM
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I dont' think so man. at least with sending it to Vortech if it breaks again they'll warranty it. Hell they might warranty the head unit now, did you buy the kit brand new? They have a 3 year warranty.
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Old Jul 27, 2005 | 10:18 AM
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Angie over at Thunder racing had a G-trim off of a customer car forsale might be cheaper I don't know cause Vortech warratied mine etc...
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Old Jul 27, 2005 | 10:14 PM
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this was a used kit with a bad head unit (oil starvation) for an LS1....
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Old Jul 28, 2005 | 10:54 AM
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Check the classifieds for used ones.

Maybe it's time to upgrade that one to a T-Trim.
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Originally Posted by Pro Stock John
Check the classifieds for used ones.

Maybe it's time to upgrade that one to a T-Trim.
I look everyday John. There none for sale right now
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Old Aug 10, 2005 | 08:36 AM
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Two places you might try:

http://www.superchargerrebuilds.com/listings.htm

http://millsracing.com/vortech_blower_repair.htm

I've just sent mine to the first one.
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