Glad I stayed with my Vortech
09-27-2005, 11:03 AM
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Originally Posted by narkotic
Hmm, considering I can't change my avatar unless I shell out some money well you'll all just have to look at that puny spearco innefficient intercooler.
Also there are quite a few of 'us' who are not attacking you right now, nor are we really telling you how we feel about your comments because there isn't anything positive or constructive that we could add and we don't want to start a war.
Believe it or not, it does get old and after awhile (and it also gets taken personally whether you mean for it to be personal or not) when someone continually puts down something you like so much. Kind of like the 'ugly baby' comment everyone knows not to make to a new mother.
If a thread starts out, "what do you like better a Vortech or [enter other FI choice here] then your comments are appreciated, otherwise maybe you should think twice about putting down a specific kit on a seemingly frequent schedule.
BTW, I've met cKy2k and I hope you didn't knowingly sell him a POS kit. That would be uncool, right?
09-27-2005, 12:02 PM
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Narkotic -
This is exactly our point and you just made it more clear - you are hear to stir **** up. Just ssssshhhh ssshhh ssush and go away on your lollerskates.
This is exactly our point and you just made it more clear - you are hear to stir **** up. Just ssssshhhh ssshhh ssush and go away on your lollerskates.
09-27-2005, 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted by xxlbeerZ
Some famous past booger quotes on this issue:
Would I go with a TT set up if given to me...YEP...wanna trade
Im still glad I didnt go threw the hassle or the money to switch and no plans to do so...Im glad I stayed with my Vortech
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09-27-2005, 06:15 PM
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Originally Posted by booger
Gee I feel honored...you went to so much trouble to dig threw all my posts to find some where I said I liked to have a TT set up . Think you might need an ICE BAG too
Would I go with a TT set up if given to me...YEP...wanna trade
Im still glad I didnt go threw the hassle or the money to switch and no plans to do so...Im glad I stayed with my Vortech
Would I go with a TT set up if given to me...YEP...wanna trade
Im still glad I didnt go threw the hassle or the money to switch and no plans to do so...Im glad I stayed with my Vortech
As for a turbo setup it will nickle and dime you to death but allows you to go over the top but some of us know we're on the very edge of pushing it at that level.
A supercharger allows you to just install it and forget about it basicly....(except for normal maintnance), and it is safer. But alot of us keeps wanting more and thats why we choose to go with TT and up the boost with just a dial.
No matter what we're all boosting!!
09-27-2005, 06:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Rayden2001
Thats all that matters is you like it, its your car and nobody elses.
As for a turbo setup it will nickle and dime you to death but allows you to go over the top but some of us know we're on the very edge of pushing it at that level.
A supercharger allows you to just install it and forget about it basicly....(except for normal maintnance), and it is safer. But alot of us keeps wanting more and thats why we choose to go with TT and up the boost with just a dial.
No matter what we're all boosting!!
As for a turbo setup it will nickle and dime you to death but allows you to go over the top but some of us know we're on the very edge of pushing it at that level.
A supercharger allows you to just install it and forget about it basicly....(except for normal maintnance), and it is safer. But alot of us keeps wanting more and thats why we choose to go with TT and up the boost with just a dial.
No matter what we're all boosting!!
09-28-2005, 10:15 AM
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Originally Posted by G352NV
I didnt mind that sound! Just didnt like the cog.
09-28-2005, 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by gersteinp
I've got about 7K on my Vortech with a stock pulley and have had zero belt issues--actually zero issues of any kind. The set up is just fantastic. I installed a Gates main belt from the start and have never needed to touch it since. I've kept my cog belt fairly loose the way it's supposed to be and it still looks brand new, has never slipped and makes no noise (the jackshaft makes a slight rattle at slow idle--normal for this unit).
The most common belt issue with the Vortech is overtightening the cog belt--stricly warned against in the installation manual and completely unnecessary. It's cogged so you DON'T have to make it tight--just minimally snug, i.e. one inch of play and an easy-to-move idler pulley.
My rear wheels put down way more power than I'll ever need for even aggressive driving--385 HP--and that with a conservative tune and not even a hint of detonation in any kind of weather. I could have simply driven it right out of the box because the stock SS box tune was near perfect already. If you bring this car up near the redline in 2nd, 3rd or 4th gear, you'd better have some wide-a$$ rubber to lay it down with or bring your prayer book.
I highly recommend the Vortech kit to anyone who doesn't want to endlessly fuss with their car while contantly worrying about blowing up the engine. Turbo is for BUILT Nissan engines only. Don't even think of it otherwise unless you've got lots of money, a back up car, or you drive like my mother. Nuff said.
The most common belt issue with the Vortech is overtightening the cog belt--stricly warned against in the installation manual and completely unnecessary. It's cogged so you DON'T have to make it tight--just minimally snug, i.e. one inch of play and an easy-to-move idler pulley.
My rear wheels put down way more power than I'll ever need for even aggressive driving--385 HP--and that with a conservative tune and not even a hint of detonation in any kind of weather. I could have simply driven it right out of the box because the stock SS box tune was near perfect already. If you bring this car up near the redline in 2nd, 3rd or 4th gear, you'd better have some wide-a$$ rubber to lay it down with or bring your prayer book.
I highly recommend the Vortech kit to anyone who doesn't want to endlessly fuss with their car while contantly worrying about blowing up the engine. Turbo is for BUILT Nissan engines only. Don't even think of it otherwise unless you've got lots of money, a back up car, or you drive like my mother. Nuff said.
SC = less $s, less headaches, but also less potential.
ST or ST = more power (especially tq), better sound (IMO), more tuning, & more $s
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09-28-2005, 10:31 AM
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Originally Posted by booger
Gee I feel honored...you went to so much trouble to dig threw all my posts to find some where I said I liked to have a TT set up . Think you might need an ICE BAG too
Would I go with a TT set up if given to me...YEP...wanna trade
Im still glad I didnt go threw the hassle or the money to switch and no plans to do so...Im glad I stayed with my Vortech
Would I go with a TT set up if given to me...YEP...wanna trade
Im still glad I didnt go threw the hassle or the money to switch and no plans to do so...Im glad I stayed with my Vortech
09-30-2005, 08:14 PM
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Originally Posted by booger
I dont see why all these guys have trouble with the belts . I put my Gates or simular belt on...wait two weeks tighten it up and forget it . Ive had mine on for 3500 miles and still makes the same psi with no slipping, no belt dust .
Im not or never have put down the ST or TT...like I said , Im jealoous of the trq they put down . I dont come into Turbo threads bashing you about your problems and telling you , you should have stayed with a SC . So I just expect the same from the turbo guys in SC threads thats all
Im not or never have put down the ST or TT...like I said , Im jealoous of the trq they put down . I dont come into Turbo threads bashing you about your problems and telling you , you should have stayed with a SC . So I just expect the same from the turbo guys in SC threads thats all
09-30-2005, 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by narkotic
Hmm, considering I can't change my avatar unless I shell out some money well you'll all just have to look at that puny spearco innefficient intercooler.
Boog, I didn't see anything wrong with your post, but you had to know that this would happen. As long as you were ready for it, I guess it acheived what you were looking for.
Now, the both of you need to squash this crap. We'll grown men for crying out loud.
10-01-2005, 09:35 AM
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Originally Posted by neffster
Is it cool to rag on the Vortech like this? Do you care that you are offending many S/C owners who are perfectly happy with their cars? The Spearco IC is efficient enough for a stock trim kit.
Also there are quite a few of 'us' who are not attacking you right now, nor are we really telling you how we feel about your comments because there isn't anything positive or constructive that we could add and we don't want to start a war.
Believe it or not, it does get old and after awhile (and it also gets taken personally whether you mean for it to be personal or not) when someone continually puts down something you like so much. Kind of like the 'ugly baby' comment everyone knows not to make to a new mother.
If a thread starts out, "what do you like better a Vortech or [enter other FI choice here] then your comments are appreciated, otherwise maybe you should think twice about putting down a specific kit on a seemingly frequent schedule.
BTW, I've met cKy2k and I hope you didn't knowingly sell him a POS kit. That would be uncool, right?
Also there are quite a few of 'us' who are not attacking you right now, nor are we really telling you how we feel about your comments because there isn't anything positive or constructive that we could add and we don't want to start a war.
Believe it or not, it does get old and after awhile (and it also gets taken personally whether you mean for it to be personal or not) when someone continually puts down something you like so much. Kind of like the 'ugly baby' comment everyone knows not to make to a new mother.
If a thread starts out, "what do you like better a Vortech or [enter other FI choice here] then your comments are appreciated, otherwise maybe you should think twice about putting down a specific kit on a seemingly frequent schedule.
BTW, I've met cKy2k and I hope you didn't knowingly sell him a POS kit. That would be uncool, right?
10-01-2005, 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted by G352NV
Was that last bit directed to me? If it was you can kiss off. I sold the kit because it wasnt for me. As a lot memebers that have the Vortech say they are happy with the kit so calling the one I sold him a POS kit goes for all the kits right? He got a smokin deal on what I sold him. I told him the reasons why I was selling the kit. He got what he wanted with no BS. I also spent HOURS and on the phone with him and his guys helping with the install.
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10-03-2005, 07:52 AM
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Originally Posted by narkotic
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Originally Posted by narkotic
I am an a@@hole. No smokescreen here