Vortech kit installed and dynoed
08-02-2006, 06:29 AM
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STLLIGHTNING,
which pulley are you using? What did you think of the shop? Would you recommend them to someone else? Im curious as to why you chose this shop over adrenaline since they are probably the best local shop. I was going to have them do a vortech kit for me and im wondering if there is anything i should know.
which pulley are you using? What did you think of the shop? Would you recommend them to someone else? Im curious as to why you chose this shop over adrenaline since they are probably the best local shop. I was going to have them do a vortech kit for me and im wondering if there is anything i should know.
08-02-2006, 07:34 AM
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congrats on the install... after our most recent meet here near DC I am really considering doing this by next summer
how safe is it to just slap on the vortech without a tune?
how safe is it to just slap on the vortech without a tune?
08-02-2006, 07:46 AM
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Originally Posted by mrpratt
congrats on the install... after our most recent meet here near DC I am really considering doing this by next summer
how safe is it to just slap on the vortech without a tune?
how safe is it to just slap on the vortech without a tune?
08-02-2006, 07:48 AM
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well i ask because there is a place where I go to school that would only charge $35 an hour, but the closest best place to tune is at least 4 hours away... i guess it would be worth paying the extra $$ to get it installed and tuned the same place
08-02-2006, 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by mrpratt
well i ask because there is a place where I go to school that would only charge $35 an hour, but the closest best place to tune is at least 4 hours away... i guess it would be worth paying the extra $$ to get it installed and tuned the same place
08-04-2006, 04:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Anomaly460
STLLIGHTNING,
which pulley are you using? What did you think of the shop? Would you recommend them to someone else? Im curious as to why you chose this shop over adrenaline since they are probably the best local shop. I was going to have them do a vortech kit for me and im wondering if there is anything i should know.
which pulley are you using? What did you think of the shop? Would you recommend them to someone else? Im curious as to why you chose this shop over adrenaline since they are probably the best local shop. I was going to have them do a vortech kit for me and im wondering if there is anything i should know.
Adrenaline is a good shop. We have a dyno tuning day up there August 26th for the Lightning crew (flying in a guy to do the tuning). Susan is awesome, Chuck - well, you either love him or hate him...
They seem to hire a lot of really young guys though, so I was a little concerned trusting them. The Springfield shop is an authorized Vortech dealer for what that is worth. If you want to come ride in the car to experience the Vortech, let me know.-Mark
08-04-2006, 04:23 AM
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Originally Posted by mrpratt
congrats on the install... after our most recent meet here near DC I am really considering doing this by next summer
how safe is it to just slap on the vortech without a tune?
how safe is it to just slap on the vortech without a tune?
-Mark
08-08-2006, 08:30 PM
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Originally Posted by STL Lightning
I am using the stock sized pulley. The shop in Springfield is a very nice, clean, professional facility. The shop drives down to Gateway all the time to race also. I delt with Chad there - which I think is a co-owner. He actual did the install also.
Adrenaline is a good shop. We have a dyno tuning day up there August 26th for the Lightning crew (flying in a guy to do the tuning). Susan is awesome, Chuck - well, you either love him or hate him... They seem to hire a lot of really young guys though, so I was a little concerned trusting them. The Springfield shop is an authorized Vortech dealer for what that is worth. If you want to come ride in the car to experience the Vortech, let me know.
-Mark
Adrenaline is a good shop. We have a dyno tuning day up there August 26th for the Lightning crew (flying in a guy to do the tuning). Susan is awesome, Chuck - well, you either love him or hate him...
They seem to hire a lot of really young guys though, so I was a little concerned trusting them. The Springfield shop is an authorized Vortech dealer for what that is worth. If you want to come ride in the car to experience the Vortech, let me know.-Mark
08-09-2006, 06:07 AM
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Originally Posted by j*** z1
Good Job. 
Is your Vortech the quiet version with the V-2 SQ Head unit? Do you hear the gear grinding noise at idle ? (below 900RPM). Anyway, good luck with your new blown ride. 
Is your Vortech the quiet version with the V-2 SQ Head unit? Do you hear the gear grinding noise at idle ? (below 900RPM). Anyway, good luck with your new blown ride.
08-12-2006, 04:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Gary Evans
First I've heard of this. Is this a fix for the noise at idle?
" Quality Features, Vortech gear driven supercharger with SQ technology provides nearly silent operation and unmatched reliability"
08-13-2006, 08:56 AM
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It's always been the "quiet version". The SQ blower that is.
What I've found that really works for reducing the noise the Vortech makes is installing a longer inlet tube in place of the stock air filter. Z Car Garage fabricated a cold air intake for me that really quiets the unit down. because it's not open ended right in front of the blower anymore... it really quiets it down. I've been very happy with this mod.
Not sure if any of the Vortech guys that have installed longer intake tubes have had similar results?
Would be interesting to know...
What I've found that really works for reducing the noise the Vortech makes is installing a longer inlet tube in place of the stock air filter. Z Car Garage fabricated a cold air intake for me that really quiets the unit down. because it's not open ended right in front of the blower anymore... it really quiets it down. I've been very happy with this mod.
Not sure if any of the Vortech guys that have installed longer intake tubes have had similar results?
Would be interesting to know...
08-13-2006, 09:15 AM
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DIMEBAGDOLF .... You wouldn't have a picture of that fabricated 'Extended Inlet Tube', wouldja?
STL LIGHTNING ... For 4700. you undoubtedly bought the 'Polished Kit"??
Congrats on the install. That CYO 2 Kit sounds like a consideration.
STL LIGHTNING ... For 4700. you undoubtedly bought the 'Polished Kit"??
Congrats on the install. That CYO 2 Kit sounds like a consideration.
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