Is the revup motor more reliable with FI. I want to run forced induction, stock internals, no raising the boost, im keeping it how vortech set it up. this will be done on a 06 revup. Whats the most reliable Forced induction for me. Is the vortech safer than a TT or ST. Im looking to make good power and hopefully drive hard right to about 100k. I have 6600 miles right now. Is it possible.

 

you're going to have to be more specific if you want people's specific opinions

otherwise people are always quick to point at the stillen kit as the safest and best kit for people who don't know much about FI

 

IMO all turbo and supercharger kits are going to be equally reliable if tuned right and you always run a risk of blowing up your motor. It's not the kit as much as it is the tune.

 

The tune, Ok so i get my vortech installed and drive it over to the dyno tuner, and they just set it all up for me, if i wanted to run around 360whp would i be safe, what whp or boost would you say to keep it at if i want to make it to 80k on stock internals with vortech.

 

360whp should easily make 80k

 

if u planning on having the car for over 100K miles, pistons and rods is a cheap investment in having a car for at least 10 yrs.

 

A supercharger will also reduce the chance of catastrophic failure when you engine does finally bite the dust.

 

the stock engine IMO will so handle 80k+ miles with a moderate tuned setup with good maintenance.

no need to build up unless you need to. The vortech in 90% of the cases I've seen, when the engine has a problem, it's never fatal. You can usually keep driving on it for awhile but either not make as much power, burn up oil faster, blow smoke out the exhaust, possibly not pass emissions, making new ticking sorta noises, etc

but blowing the guts out of the engine out on the street in a trail of oil usually only happens to people that push the crap out of their engine - reving beyond redline often, really high boost, poor octane gas, neglecting maintenance or not having the right gauges to monitor things.

I'd just get your money's worth out of the stock engine and have fun. IMO it's always better to wait to build so you have more options available with parts, prices, and vendors than to build ASAP - which you can STILL possibly have problems with a built engine if you're not careful

 

Ok cool, yeah eventualy ill do rods and pistons but i am broke, i only want like 360 to 380 wheel hp thats alot for the kinda driving i do, hp does not win track events, the driver does, and susp/brakes. Also will a plenum spacer give me more power with vortech without taking away reliability.

 

hehe problem is a lot of people say they just want 380whp then end up pushing things further and further - just a little bit more, ok now a little more even, etc etc

 

Well i feel my car is fast now, as in i like the power, and i probly have like 240 wheel. or less. so i would be happy with 380 wheel, 380 whp will put you in your seat, im not greedy

 

+1 I agree... I had 380whp and 400 torque (APS ST). Lots of fun....and more than enough power. I really like the Vortech kit however I don't want the noise it creates...otherwise I'd be all over it. Now I have an 06 and I am considering all options. SC has less parts and thus increases your chances of good reliability...however a properly setup ST or TT kit can do the same. This is assuming a great tune with either setup...

Based on what you said..I'd go for the Vortech. They even have a specific one for the 06 and revup engines.

 

I don't think they do. I looked at their site again and I do not see it listed. The problem is that the mounting backet for the 03-04 motor will not work on the newer engines. Most likely due to the VVT on the exhaust cam.

 

Yes...They do... I've bought it for my rev up Z....

 

I stand corrected. It is listed on the news page. Pics, please.

 

Ok im set on it a few things, one i have invidia N1
1. will the supercharger be louder than my exhaust? whats it sound like
2. will there be a noise when the blow off valve releases boost?
3. Will a plenum spacer help power, someone told me vortech comes with a plenum spacer.
4. will my stock clutch last

 

1) I don't think it will be louder, it definitely has a "whine" to it.
2) Yes, and there will also be a noise when not boosting
3) I don't think it is included but, it will help
4) Mine has lasted for about 2 years but, that depends on your driving style.

 

ok cool. sounds good to me i dont think ill mind a slight whine..it might make the exhaust louder with the increased exhasut flow. Whats the sound like when not boosting, also how is gas milage

 

My mileage is about stock if I don't floor it. (i.e. normal hwy driving is darn near stock) As far as sound, you should really check a car with it installed to see...

 

On a Vortec, a spacer will do about 17-20 delta HP.