Why T-trim?
Why T-trim? Why use the t-trim. It is just a step above the g-trim. Why not use the v7-ys trim. It has better stats. You have to make new brackets for the t-trim anyway!
http://www.vortechsuperchargers.com/units/ys-trim.html
<small>[ November 10, 2002, 11:42 AM: Message edited by: 30thta436 ]</small>
http://www.vortechsuperchargers.com/units/ys-trim.html
<small>[ November 10, 2002, 11:42 AM: Message edited by: 30thta436 ]</small>
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Re: Why T-trim? Look at those measurements again. This is what I read on Vortech's site:
V-1 T trim (which is the one I own)
8.75 wide
9.44 tall
5.52 deep
V-9 G trim (which is the #9 kit that is fitted for our cars from Vortech)
7.836 wide
9.904 tall
5.391 deep
V-7 YS trim (which is the one in question)
9.162 wide
10.490 tall
6.126 deep
I can tell you for sure it is tight getting the T trim under our hoods. I can also say that by those specs on the YS it will not fit on a # 9 kit bracket. We had to make special brackets for the T trim. Here are some pics from under my hood with the T trim. Look how tight it is. I do not see that big azz YS trim going under there with out some body modifications.
<img src="http://dodgetrucks.org/photopost/data/239ttrim.jpg" alt=" - " />
<img src="http://dodgetrucks.org/photopost/data/239engine1.jpg" alt=" - " />
oh yeah, here is the vid too gives another angle under the hood <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> :
http://www.clemson.edu/~reamj/SC383.wmv
<small>[ November 24, 2002, 08:06 PM: Message edited by: Jackyl_30 ]</small>
V-1 T trim (which is the one I own)
8.75 wide
9.44 tall
5.52 deep
V-9 G trim (which is the #9 kit that is fitted for our cars from Vortech)
7.836 wide
9.904 tall
5.391 deep
V-7 YS trim (which is the one in question)
9.162 wide
10.490 tall
6.126 deep
I can tell you for sure it is tight getting the T trim under our hoods. I can also say that by those specs on the YS it will not fit on a # 9 kit bracket. We had to make special brackets for the T trim. Here are some pics from under my hood with the T trim. Look how tight it is. I do not see that big azz YS trim going under there with out some body modifications.
<img src="http://dodgetrucks.org/photopost/data/239ttrim.jpg" alt=" - " />
<img src="http://dodgetrucks.org/photopost/data/239engine1.jpg" alt=" - " />
oh yeah, here is the vid too gives another angle under the hood <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> :
http://www.clemson.edu/~reamj/SC383.wmv
<small>[ November 24, 2002, 08:06 PM: Message edited by: Jackyl_30 ]</small>
Re: Why T-trim? The t-trim is shorter than the g trim. To me that would be the dimension to worry about the most. The Ys trim is just a little taller than the g trim.
I don't expect it to fit the stock brackets. I can make new brackets without a problem. It's the height that I'm worried about. And maybe the inlet and outlet diameters. But I could probably over come those without too much trouble.
Do you have any pics from the install or with the tubing out of the way were I can see down by the p/s pump?
I don't expect it to fit the stock brackets. I can make new brackets without a problem. It's the height that I'm worried about. And maybe the inlet and outlet diameters. But I could probably over come those without too much trouble.
Do you have any pics from the install or with the tubing out of the way were I can see down by the p/s pump?
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Re: Why T-trim? Here are some things to keep in mind when doing it. On my setup we were still able to keep the stock power steering pump pulley. The clearance between the top of the blower and the bottom of the hood is less than a 1/4 of an inch (on WS6 hoods there is more space). Since the YS is taller it is gonna have to sit lower under the hood in order to lear it. This means you will run into the power steering pump pully. We thought this may happen with ours, but it didn't. Good thing about this is GM makes a power steering pulley that is smaler than ours that should fit. Also the space between my blower pulley and the induction pipe is very close (about 1/8 inch), you may run into clearance problems with something bigger. Let us know how it goes.
Re: Why T-trim? In your pics it looks like you have a ws6 hood.
How much clearance do you think the WS6 hood would have?
Do you have the part # for the smaller p/s pulley.
I working on my courage to try it. I just hope I don't end up with a $2400 paper weight.
I can make new tubes if need be to clear the pulley. I can have new brackets made.
On the t-trim were you able to reuse the s/c tensioner and bracket?
I already had to modify the tensioner bracket to use the 2.75 pulley.
How much clearance do you think the WS6 hood would have?
Do you have the part # for the smaller p/s pulley.
I working on my courage to try it. I just hope I don't end up with a $2400 paper weight.
I can make new tubes if need be to clear the pulley. I can have new brackets made.
On the t-trim were you able to reuse the s/c tensioner and bracket?
I already had to modify the tensioner bracket to use the 2.75 pulley.
Re: Why T-trim? </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by ROBS SS:
<strong>If you can fit it, i would say go with the YS, it is one bad *** blower, thats the one i have on my car</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Thanks. I could really use your help.
Do you have any pictures of the ys trim that you can post?
Can you tell me what size the inlet and outlet diameters are?
Thanks in advance
<strong>If you can fit it, i would say go with the YS, it is one bad *** blower, thats the one i have on my car</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Thanks. I could really use your help.
Do you have any pictures of the ys trim that you can post?
Can you tell me what size the inlet and outlet diameters are?
Thanks in advance
Re: Why T-trim? Thanks for the pics. Thats a badass car. Love that big *** aftercooler.
Do you have any pics of the blower itself of the car?
Do you know the inlet and outlet size?
Thanks.
Do you have any pics of the blower itself of the car?
Do you know the inlet and outlet size?
Thanks.
Re: Why T-trim? </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by 30thta436:
<strong>Thanks for the pics. Thats a badass car. Love that big *** aftercooler.
Do you have any pics of the blower itself of the car?
Do you know the inlet and outlet size?
Thanks.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I dont have any pics of just the blower, the inlet is 4"....and the out side is 3"
<strong>Thanks for the pics. Thats a badass car. Love that big *** aftercooler.
Do you have any pics of the blower itself of the car?
Do you know the inlet and outlet size?
Thanks.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I dont have any pics of just the blower, the inlet is 4"....and the out side is 3"
Re: Why T-trim? Jackyl:
Do you have or can you get the part # for that smaller p/s pully. Or What application it fits.
Thanks
I'm going to go ahead and try the ys trim. I'm pretty sure it will work.
Do you have or can you get the part # for that smaller p/s pully. Or What application it fits.
Thanks
I'm going to go ahead and try the ys trim. I'm pretty sure it will work.
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Re: Why T-trim? I want to give everyone on this thread a "scoop." Vortech told me twice yesterday (12-26-02) that the aftercooler that Vortech sells with their F-body kit (S or G trim) will only flow 1000 cfm versus the 1200 cfm made by the T-trim.
Therefore, one of the following has to be true: (1) Vortech's statement is wrong, or (2) Vortech's statement is correct, in which case, this aftercooler is a major performance restriction that should be replaced with an air-to-air intercooler or similar unit.
I am sensitive to these issues because I am switching from the G-trim to the YS-trim and am searching for an intercooler.
Therefore, one of the following has to be true: (1) Vortech's statement is wrong, or (2) Vortech's statement is correct, in which case, this aftercooler is a major performance restriction that should be replaced with an air-to-air intercooler or similar unit.
I am sensitive to these issues because I am switching from the G-trim to the YS-trim and am searching for an intercooler.